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China, Zambia, and Tanzania Seal $1.4 Billion Deal to Modernise TAZARA Railway 1 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

China, Zambia, and Tanzania Seal $1.4 Billion Deal to Modernise TAZARA Railway

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China Signs $1.4B Agreement to Upgrade TAZARA Railway, Boosting Zambia–Tanzania Trade Route China has signed a $1.4-billion agreement with Zambia and Tanzania to modernise the TAZARA railway, a strategic transport corridor linking landlocked Zambia to the Indian Ocean. Originally financed and built by China in the 1970s, the TAZARA railway has long served as a vital route for copper exports and fuel imports through Tanzania. The upgrade is widely viewed as a significant counterweight to the U.S. and EU-backed Lobito Corridor, which aims to connect Angola with Zambia and the… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Q1 2026 Copper Production in Zambia 2 Copper Corporate News Mining in Zambia 

Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Q1 2026 Copper Production in Zambia

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Jubilee Metals Achieves 65% Quarter-on-Quarter Copper Production Growth in Zambia Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals Group has reported strong progress for the quarter ended September 30, the first quarter of its 2026 financial year, highlighting a significant improvement in copper production. CEO Leon Coetzer shared an operational and projects update for the company’s Zambian operations during the period. Copper production reached 938 tonnes, up 65% from the previous quarter’s 568 tonnes, with operations unaffected by material power outages. The production was primarily derived from copper concentrate produced by Roan for… Read More Here
Rome Resources to Raise £1.9 Million for Drilling at Bisie North Tin Project 3 Mining in DRC New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources to Raise £1.9 Million for Drilling at Bisie North Tin Project

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Rome Resources Secures £1.9M to Drill High-Grade Tin at Bisie North Project in DRC On November 19, 2025, British mining company Rome Resources announced plans to raise £1.9 million ($2.4 million) through a share placement, subject to regulatory approval. The funds will support a new drilling campaign at the Bisie North tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Focus on High-Priority Targets The upcoming program will concentrate on priority zones, particularly the deeper sections of the Kalayi and Mont Agoma deposits. According to CEO Paul Barrett, the company… Read More Here
ARM and Newmont Plan Multi-Billion-Dollar Copper Investment in Papua New Guinea 4 International Copper Corporate News 

ARM and Newmont Plan Multi-Billion-Dollar Copper Investment in Papua New Guinea

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African Rainbow Minerals Targets $4–5 Billion Copper Investment in Papua New Guinea With Newmont African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is positioning itself for a major expansion into the global copper market, with plans for a $4–5 billion investment in Papua New Guinea (PNG) alongside mining giant Newmont. The move underscores accelerating global demand for minerals vital to clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and renewable power systems. South Africa–based ARM operates across several divisions—including platinum, ferrous metals, coal, and corporate holdings—with most of its revenue generated domestically. However, its asset base extends… Read More Here
Angola to Fast-Track Mining Permits Amid Push for Investment 5 International New Mining Projects 

Angola to Fast-Track Mining Permits Amid Push for Investment

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Angola Aims to Speed Up Mining Rights Approvals to Attract More Foreign Investment and Improve Sector Transparency Angola is preparing to shorten the timeframe required to award mining rights as part of a broader effort to attract greater investment into the country’s growing minerals sector. Minerals and Petroleum Minister Diamantino Azevedo said the National Agency of Mineral Resources (ANRM) must reduce bureaucracy, strengthen inspections, and accelerate the rollout of a digital mining registry to improve transparency. His comments were delivered during an event with the regulator. Azevedo urged ANRM to… Read More Here
Mozambique Advances Mineral Atlas to Boost Mining Transparency 6 International 

Mozambique Advances Mineral Atlas to Boost Mining Transparency

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Mozambique Moves to Improve Mining Taxation With New National Mineral Atlas Initiative The Mozambican Tax Authority (AT) has launched a national consultation to develop a comprehensive “Mineral Atlas”, a document aimed at consolidating geological, chemical, and economic information on minerals with industrial and commercial potential. The initiative seeks to modernise mineral classification, improve tax efficiency, and enhance transparency across the extractive sector, the AT announced on Friday. According to the institution, the Mineral Atlas will help standardise classification criteria and support the revision of tax rates, while also enabling more… Read More Here
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Officially Opens Ivanhoe’s Platreef Critical Metals Mine 7 Corporate News 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Officially Opens Ivanhoe’s Platreef Critical Metals Mine

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Masodi Wastewater Treatment Works officially opened, an industry-leading, public-private partnership to sustainably source water for the Platreef Mine Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced that on November 18, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa officially opened the Platreef platinum-palladium-nickel-rhodium-gold-copper mine. The ceremony took place ahead of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, scheduled for November 22–23. The event was attended by national, provincial, and local dignitaries, including former President and Ivanhoe Mines board… Read More Here
Barrick Mining Launches Major Management Overhaul Amid Acquisition Rumors 8 Gold Corporate News International 

Barrick Mining Launches Major Management Overhaul Amid Acquisition Rumors

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Barrick Mining Restructures Leadership as Elliott Takes Stake and Acquisition Talk Rises Barrick Mining Corp. is undertaking a sweeping management overhaul as the Canadian gold producer faces mounting speculation about a potential acquisition or corporate breakup. According to an internal letter to employees from newly appointed chief executive officer Mark Hill—reviewed by Bloomberg—the company is implementing significant leadership changes and revising its regional operating model. Two senior managers and a top executive are departing as part of the restructuring. The move comes shortly after activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP… Read More Here
Zambia Welcomes Chinese Premier for Landmark Visit to Boost Investment and Economic Growth 9 Mining in Zambia Economy Governance 

Zambia Welcomes Chinese Premier for Landmark Visit to Boost Investment and Economic Growth

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Chinese Premier Visits Zambia for First Time in 28 Years Amid Investment Push Zambia will this week host a Chinese premier for the first time in 28 years, a landmark visit signaling renewed international attention as the copper-rich nation emerges from a challenging financial period and positions itself for investment-led growth. According to Reuters, Beijing is eager to secure access to Zambia’s commodities and expand markets for Chinese exporters, moving swiftly to deepen bilateral ties. China’s Strategic Role in Zambia China remains Zambia’s largest official creditor, with $5.7 billion owed,… Read More Here
DRC Extends Red Classification for Mining Sites in Masisi and Kalehe for Six Months 10 Mining in DRC 

DRC Extends Red Classification for Mining Sites in Masisi and Kalehe for Six Months

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DRC Extends Red Status of Masisi and Kalehe Mining Sites Amid Security Concerns and Illegal Mineral Trade The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines has extended the “red” status of several mining sites in Masisi (North Kivu) and Kalehe (South Kivu) for an additional six months, citing persistent insecurity and the continued presence of armed groups controlling mineral-rich areas. The decision updates a previous directive issued in February 2025, which first classified these sites as “red” due to escalating rebel activity and widespread illicit mineral exploitation. Legal Basis for… Read More Here

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