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DRC Minister of Mines Survives Plane Crash During Emergency Mission to Mulondo 1 Mining in DRC Mining safety Safety & Health 

DRC Minister of Mines Survives Plane Crash During Emergency Mission to Mulondo

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Mulondo Mining Emergency: Minister Louis Watum’s Plane Fire at Kolwezi Airport Avoids Casualties An emergency mining mission to Mulondo, Lualaba Province, led by DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum, narrowly avoided disaster on Monday, November 17, 2025, when the plane carrying the delegation caught fire upon landing at Kolwezi Airport. Initial reports from airport authorities indicate a technical malfunction in the aircraft’s landing gear, which triggered the fire. Kolwezi airport emergency services responded immediately, containing the blaze and ensuring the safety of all passengers. Miraculously, there were no injuries, despite… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Condemns Toxic Spill by Congo Dongfang Mining in Lubumbashi 2 Mining in DRC Mining safety 

Tshisekedi Condemns Toxic Spill by Congo Dongfang Mining in Lubumbashi

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Lubumbashi Environmental Disaster: DRC President Tshisekedi Demands Accountability for Congo Dongfang Mining Toxic Spill President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi has expressed “very high concern” over a major environmental incident in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, involving a toxic effluent spill by Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM). The statement was made during the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Kinshasa. According to preliminary reports, CDM allegedly failed to meet several environmental obligations, resulting in widespread contamination of water, soil, and the local ecosystem. The incident has particularly affected residents of the Kasapa… Read More Here
Tragic Artisanal Mining Collapse in Kolwezi Claims Around 100 Lives 3 Mining in DRC Mining safety 

Tragic Artisanal Mining Collapse in Kolwezi Claims Around 100 Lives

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Mulondo Mine Disaster in DRC: Dozens Killed in Deadly Artisanal Mining Accident Near Kolwezi Around 100 artisanal miners lost their lives on Saturday, November 15, 2025, when they fell into an open-pit mine while attempting to escape gunfire from armed assailants. The incident occurred at the Mulondo mine, located approximately 30 kilometers from Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Preliminary reports indicate that nearly 100 miners died instantly, with over 100 more believed to be buried under rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing, as teams and volunteers work tirelessly… Read More Here
KCM Unveils First SCADA System to Enhance Power Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

KCM Unveils First SCADA System to Enhance Power Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs

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Konkola Copper Mines Launches New SCADA Energy Management System to Boost Efficiency and Save Nearly $1 Million Monthly Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has commissioned its first Maximum Demand Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a major technological upgrade aimed at improving energy management across its operations. Installed in partnership with BBEnergy at a cost of US$265,000, the system will monitor and control power demand across multiple substations, helping the company optimise energy use and significantly reduce operational expenses. During the launch at the Central Energy Control Room in Nchanga,… Read More Here
FQM Invests K3.5 Million to Modernise North-Western Provincial Library in Solwezi 5 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

FQM Invests K3.5 Million to Modernise North-Western Provincial Library in Solwezi

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Kansanshi Mine Boosts Zambia’s Literacy Drive Through Major Digital Library Renovation in Solwezi First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its Kansanshi Mine, has invested over K3.5 million to fully modernise the North-Western Provincial Library in Solwezi, transforming it into a safe, digital, and inclusive learning hub designed to strengthen literacy and education across the region. The newly upgraded facility—now formally handed over to the government—forms part of FQM’s extensive infrastructure development programme, which includes the construction of classroom blocks, clinics, the renovation of Solwezi Technical Secondary School, Kimakolwe and Muyoya Primary… Read More Here
Zambia Launches New Minerals Regulation Commission to Reform Mining Sector 6 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Launches New Minerals Regulation Commission to Reform Mining Sector

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Zambia Establishes New Minerals Regulation Commission to Overhaul Mining Licensing, Safety, and Environmental Oversight The Government of Zambia has officially launched the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC), marking one of the most significant institutional reforms within the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in recent years. According to a statement by Ministry Principal Public Relations Manager Shamwinda Tembo, the MRC—established through an Act of Parliament—will function as an independent statutory body responsible for regulating the country’s mining sector. The Commission will assume several core responsibilities previously carried out by the Ministry,… Read More Here
U.S. Welcomes DRC’s Suspension of CDM License Amid Environmental and Security Concerns 7 Mining in DRC 

U.S. Welcomes DRC’s Suspension of CDM License Amid Environmental and Security Concerns

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Washington Praises Congo’s Tough Stance on CDM Amid Intensifying U.S.–China Mineral Tensions In a statement published on its X account on Friday, November 14, 2025, the U.S. State Department applauded the Congolese government’s decision to suspend the operating license of Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM), a subsidiary of Chinese mining giant Huayou, following a recent environmental incident in Lubumbashi. “The United States welcomes the decision of Minister of Mines Louis Watum to suspend CDM’s license and looks forward to working with the DRC government to attract more responsible investment,” the State… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Electric Secures $200 Million Bridge Loan to Advance Santa Cruz Copper Mine 8 International Copper Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Electric Secures $200 Million Bridge Loan to Advance Santa Cruz Copper Mine

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Ivanhoe Electric Secures Major Financing Boost as Santa Cruz Copper Project Advances Toward 2026 Construction Ivanhoe Electric (NYSE-A, TSX: IE) has secured a $200 million bridge loan from a syndicate of major international banks, strengthening its financing plan for the development of what could become the next major U.S. copper mine. In a statement on Thursday, the company announced that National Bank Capital Markets, Société Générale, and BMO Capital Markets are backing the loan, which Ivanhoe describes as “an important component” of the funding strategy for its Santa Cruz copper… Read More Here
Zambia’s Copper Sector Rebounds Amid Strong Prices and Renewed Investment 9 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia’s Copper Sector Rebounds Amid Strong Prices and Renewed Investment

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Zambia Positioned for Long-Term Gains as Global Copper Demand Accelerates Zambia’s copper industry is entering a pivotal period of renewal and expansion. After several years of fluctuating output and wavering investor confidence, the sector is now showing clear signs of recovery. Production is rising, mining operations are stabilizing, and refined copper exports are steadily improving. This momentum is being driven by strong global copper prices, better plant efficiency, and increased ore throughput at several key mines. However, despite the positive trajectory, the sector still faces significant challenges. Energy supply remains… Read More Here
TAZARA Revitalisation Set to Safeguard Zambia’s Road Infrastructure 10 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

TAZARA Revitalisation Set to Safeguard Zambia’s Road Infrastructure

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Zambia Plans Major Cargo Shift to Rail as Part of TAZARA Rehabilitation Strategy Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the ongoing revitalisation of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) will significantly reduce the volume of heavy cargo transported by road, helping preserve the country’s road infrastructure. Speaking in the National Assembly in response to a question from Shiwang’andu Member of Parliament Stephen Kampyongo, Mr. Tayali explained that heavy cargo is one of the leading causes of road degradation. Shifting these loads to the railway will therefore play a crucial role… Read More Here

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