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Arc Minerals Resolves All Zambia Legal Disputes to Refocus on Copper Exploration Growth 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Exploration 

Arc Minerals Resolves All Zambia Legal Disputes to Refocus on Copper Exploration Growth

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Arc Minerals Ends All Zambia Litigation Through Comprehensive Settlement, Clearing Path for Copper Exploration Expansion London-listed Arc Minerals has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement that fully resolves all outstanding legal disputes involving the company and several related entities in Zambia. The agreement brings to a close multiple litigation proceedings that had been ongoing across various Zambian courts and tribunals, allowing the company to focus on advancing its copper exploration and development projects in Zambia and Botswana. Comprehensive settlement agreement reached The settlement was signed between Arc Minerals, Handa Resources, Unico… Read More Here
KCM Accelerates Recovery with US$600 Million Investment and Renewed Focus on Safety, Growth, and Copper Production 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

KCM Accelerates Recovery with US$600 Million Investment and Renewed Focus on Safety, Growth, and Copper Production

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Konkola Copper Mines Invests US$600 Million in Revitalization as Leadership Targets 300,000 Tonnes Copper Output by 2031 Konkola Copper Mines Group CEO Deshnee Naidoo has praised employees for their commitment and dedication, expressing confidence in the company’s recovery and long-term growth strategy during a Town Hall Meeting held at the Mine Club. The meeting focused on reinforcing safety standards, improving operational performance, and updating employees on the company’s ongoing transformation and revitalization agenda. Leadership emphasizes safety and accountability Addressing employees, Ms. Naidoo stressed the importance of teamwork, accountability, and continuous… Read More Here
Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results 3 International Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium New Mining Projects 

Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results

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Andrada Mining Secures Namibia Funding for Uis Expansion as Lithium Ridge Drilling Delivers High-Grade Results Aim-listed Andrada Mining has secured conditional strategic funding of N$98 million (approximately £4.4 million) to support expansion and operational upgrades at its Uis tin mine in Namibia, while also reporting encouraging drilling results from its Lithium Ridge project. The funding package will be provided through 10-year loan facilities arranged by Namibian institutions Bank Windhoek and Development Bank of Namibia. The financing, allocated to Andrada subsidiary Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), consists of two equal tranches… Read More Here
DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects 4 Mining in DRC Energy Technology & Innovation 

DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects

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DRC Mines Ministry Engages ONYO-BT on Innovative Decentralized Green Energy Technology to Support Mining Operations On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, received a delegation from the Congolese company ONYO-BT, led by its President and CEO, Bryan Tshibanda. The meeting focused on the presentation of an innovative energy solution intended to support mining development across the country, particularly in areas affected by limited electricity access. Energy solution targeting the mining sector According to a statement from the Ministry of… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH AND WONDERFUL GROUP LAUNCH $30 MILLION INVESTMENT TO REVIVE NDOLA LIME 5 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

ZCCM-IH AND WONDERFUL GROUP LAUNCH $30 MILLION INVESTMENT TO REVIVE NDOLA LIME

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ZCCM-IH and Wonderful Group Invest $30 Million to Restore Ndola Lime Production and Develop Integrated Cement Facility ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has entered into a strategic joint venture with Wonderful Group of Companies Limited to restore industrial-scale lime production in Ndola and develop a new integrated lime and cement manufacturing facility on the Copperbelt. The partnership marks a major step in the revival of one of Zambia’s oldest industrial operations and reinforces efforts to strengthen local supply chains supporting the mining, construction and agricultural sectors. Under the agreement, the… Read More Here
Jinchuan Probe Flags Suspected Financial Misconduct at Congo Mining Unit 6 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Jinchuan Probe Flags Suspected Financial Misconduct at Congo Mining Unit

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Jinchuan Investigates Alleged $145 Million Irregular Payments at DRC’s Copper-Cobalt Mine Jinchuan Group International Resources Co says an independent investigation has identified approximately $145 million in suspected irregular payments linked to its copper and cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investigation focused on Ruashi Mine, where the company said former local employees may have exploited weak procurement and payment controls between 2019 and 2024 through questionable supplier transactions, cash payments, and disputed invoices. In a filing released late Friday, Jinchuan said investigators reviewed financial transactions during a… Read More Here
FQM Contributes $3.46 Billion to Zambia’s Economy in 2025 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Economy Taxes 

FQM Contributes $3.46 Billion to Zambia’s Economy in 2025

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First Quantum Minerals Reports $3.46 Billion Economic Contribution to Zambia Through Taxes, Jobs and Procurement in 2025 Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has reported a total economic contribution of approximately $3.46 billion to Zambia in 2025, according to its latest Tax Transparency and Economic Contributions Report. The report highlights the company’s significant role in the Zambian economy through taxation, employment, procurement, and community investment activities across its mining operations. During the year, First Quantum Minerals employed more than 12,000 people in Zambia and engaged over 11,500 contractors, while also… Read More Here
DRC Suspends Mining Operations in South Kivu Amid Illegal Mining and Security Concerns 8 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Suspends Mining Operations in South Kivu Amid Illegal Mining and Security Concerns

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DR Congo Suspends Mining Activities in Mwenga and Shabunda Over Illegal Operations The Congolese government has suspended all mining activities in the territories of Mwenga and Shabunda in South Kivu Province following growing concerns over illegal mining operations and security threats linked to the sector. The decision was announced in a decree signed on May 22, 2026, in Kinshasa by Minister of Mines Louis Kabamba Watum. Under the order, all mining activities in the two territories will remain suspended for a period of three months. According to the Ministry of… Read More Here
ARSP Pushes Mining Companies in Haut-Katanga to Prioritise Local Content and Job Creation 9 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

ARSP Pushes Mining Companies in Haut-Katanga to Prioritise Local Content and Job Creation

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DR Congo’s ARSP Intensifies Mining Sector Compliance Drive to Boost Local Content and Employment The Subcontracting Regulatory Authority in the Private Sector (ARSP) has intensified its compliance monitoring operations in Haut-Katanga Province as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen local participation in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. During the mission, ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal visited several mining companies, including STL (Société du Terril de Lubumbashi), CDM, and MMG, as well as the facilities of various subcontracting firms operating in the region. According to ARSP, the inspections focused… Read More Here
DRC Losing $7.5 Billion Annually to Illegal Artisanal Gold Exports 10 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Economy Gold 

DRC Losing $7.5 Billion Annually to Illegal Artisanal Gold Exports

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DR Congo Faces Massive Gold Smuggling Crisis as Illegal Exports Drain Billions from Economy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to suffer massive financial losses from the illegal export of artisanal gold, with authorities estimating that nearly 50 tonnes of gold are smuggled out of the country each year. According to DRC Gold Trading SA, the illicit trade is costing the national economy an estimated US$7.5 billion annually. The figures were revealed by the company’s Director General, Joseph M. Kazibaziba, in a video shared on the company’s X account,… Read More Here

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