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Zijin Mining Founder Chen Jinghe Steps Down After Decades of Transformative Growth 1 International Corporate News Mining Personality 

Zijin Mining Founder Chen Jinghe Steps Down After Decades of Transformative Growth

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After Reaching $100B Valuation, Zijin Mining Founder Chen Jinghe Hands Over Leadership Zijin Mining Group Co. founder Chen Jinghe will step down as chairman after guiding the company for decades and elevating it into one of the world’s leading metals producers. According to a Saturday exchange filing, the 68-year-old executive chose not to seek re-nomination to the board, citing age and family considerations. He will transition into the role of honorary chairman and senior consultant. The Fujian-based company has not yet named his successor. Under Chen’s leadership, Zijin grew from… Read More Here
Kamoa-Kakula Sets Ambitious 2026–2027 Copper Production Targets as Dewatering Progress Accelerates 2 Copper Corporate News 

Kamoa-Kakula Sets Ambitious 2026–2027 Copper Production Targets as Dewatering Progress Accelerates

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Ivanhoe Mines Projects Up to 540,000 Tonnes of Copper Output by 2027 as Kamoa-Kakula Dewatering Advances Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete have announced copper production guidance for 2026 and 2027 at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, alongside an update on the Kakula Mine’s dewatering and rehabilitation progress. Dewatering at Kakula continues to advance steadily, now approximately 70% complete on the western side of the mine and 60% complete on the eastern side. To date, 13.4 kilometres of underground… Read More Here
Angola’s First Gold Refinery Nears Completion, Testing Phase Set for December 3 International Gold 

Angola’s First Gold Refinery Nears Completion, Testing Phase Set for December

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Endiama Confirms December Testing for Angola’s First Gold Refinery Endiama has announced that Angola’s first gold refinery—currently under construction in the Viana Industrial Park—is expected to begin its testing phase in the second half of December. The projection was shared this Thursday during a site visit by the company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA). According to an official statement accessed by VerAngola, the visit confirmed that the project is in its final stage of construction. The main building structure is already complete, and teams are now installing the… Read More Here
Petra Diamonds Confirms New Leadership Team and Board Restructuring After 2025 AGM 4 Corporate News Diamond International Mining Personality 

Petra Diamonds Confirms New Leadership Team and Board Restructuring After 2025 AGM

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Petra Diamonds Appoints Permanent Joint CEOs and Strengthens Board Following Annual Meeting London-listed Petra Diamonds has announced a refreshed leadership structure and several board changes following its Annual General Meeting held on November 27. The company confirmed the appointment of Vivek Gadodia and Juan Kemp as permanent joint CEOs, solidifying the roles they have held in an interim capacity since February. Under the new structure, Gadodia will continue to lead Petra’s corporate functions, while Kemp will oversee operational activities across the business. Shareholders also approved the appointment of Kushal Kumar… Read More Here
Panama Set to Release Early Audit Findings on Cobre Panama Mine as Govt Weighs Next Steps 5 International Copper Corporate News 

Panama Set to Release Early Audit Findings on Cobre Panama Mine as Govt Weighs Next Steps

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Cobre Panama Audit Nears First Report: Final Review Due February to Decide Fate of First Quantum’s Mine Panama may release the preliminary findings of its comprehensive audit of First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panama copper mine as early as next week, with the final report scheduled for completion by the end of February. The results are expected to guide the government’s decision on the future of the long-stalled operation. The independent assessment, conducted by SGS Panama Control Services, covers environmental compliance, legal and labour obligations, tax issues, operational procedures and potential… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Raises Gold Royalties to Capitalize on Record High Bullion Prices 6 Gold International News in Brief 

Zimbabwe Raises Gold Royalties to Capitalize on Record High Bullion Prices

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Zimbabwe Introduces 10% Gold Royalty as Prices Stay Above $4,000 an Ounce Zimbabwe is set to increase royalties on gold producers as part of its strategy to benefit from historically high global gold prices, according to the 2026 national budget presented on Thursday. Under the revised revenue measures, gold miners will be required to pay a 10% royalty when bullion prices exceed USD 2,501 per ounce. The adjustment forms part of broader efforts to strengthen government revenues and provide greater support to local industry. Although gold prices have eased by… Read More Here
DRC Defends Cobalt Export Suspension as Strategic Move to Stabilize Global Prices 7 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Defends Cobalt Export Suspension as Strategic Move to Stabilize Global Prices

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DRC Says Cobalt Export Ban Prevented Market Crash as Prices Surge from $21,000 to $50,000 per Ton The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed the rationale behind the temporary suspension of cobalt exports, a measure implemented by the Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS). Despite criticism from some stakeholders, the government maintains that the decision was necessary to protect the country’s strategic mineral and prevent a collapse in global prices. As the world’s leading holder of cobalt reserves, the DRC argued it had both the… Read More Here
DRC Reaffirms Open-Door Investment Policy as Global Powers Deepen Interest in Mining Sector 8 Mining in DRC Copper 

DRC Reaffirms Open-Door Investment Policy as Global Powers Deepen Interest in Mining Sector

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DRC Opens Mining Sector to All Partners as China Drives Copper Growth and U.S. Expands Strategic Engagement The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains open to cooperation with all global powers in the mining sector, according to Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, who reaffirmed the country’s commitment to multilateral partnerships while acknowledging the significant role China has played in developing Congo’s mining industry. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, 27 November 2025, Minister Kabamba stressed that the DRC does not align exclusively with any geopolitical bloc. Instead, the… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Highlights Investment Opportunities and Challenges in the Sector 9 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Highlights Investment Opportunities and Challenges in the Sector

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Defends Investment Climate Amid Criticism, Highlights $45 Billion in Mining Investments While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) possesses some of the world’s richest soil and mineral resources, its mining sector has long faced criticisms over governance, transparency in revenue management, contract publication, and revenue distribution. Some observers have even labeled the sector a “Wild West” due to perceived lawlessness and weak oversight. However, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba offers a contrasting perspective, emphasizing that the DRC has successfully attracted significant investment and… Read More Here
Molefe Copper Mine in Zambia Set for Expansion Through Jubilee-Galileo Partnership 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Molefe Copper Mine in Zambia Set for Expansion Through Jubilee-Galileo Partnership

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Jubilee Metals and Galileo Resources Form Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Molefe Copper Mine Development in Zambia Johannesburg- and London-listed Jubilee Metals Group has signed a cooperation and project development agreement with Galileo Resources to fast-track exploration and development at the Molefe copper mine in Zambia. Under the deal, Galileo can earn up to a 23.75% interest in the project by investing $700,000 in resource development work. The agreement leverages Jubilee’s operational and processing expertise in Zambia alongside Galileo’s exploration and geological capabilities, allowing each company to focus on core workstreams,… Read More Here

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