Category: CKM Newsletter

                    The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week       This accord focuses on enhancing operations at the Kasumbalesa border, the second busiest land border within the SADC bloc…   The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia have recently signed a pivotal border agreement aimed at facilitating smoother trade between the two nations. This accord focuses on enhancing operations at the Kasumbalesa border, the second busiest land border within the Southern… Read More Here

                    The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week       Prices of copper have risen 17% this year on fears of shortages, with aging mines forecast to struggle to keep pace with demand…   The price of copper surged by 2.19% weekly, reaching USD 10,024.50 per tonne, marking its highest level in two years. Analysts at the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) attribute this increase to rising Chinese imports. Year-to-date, copper prices… Read More Here

            The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week     Vedanta Resources Ltd, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, is in discussions with trading houses to raise capital for the revival of the Konkola Copper Mine in Zambia…   Vedanta Resources Ltd, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, is in discussions with trading houses to raise capital for the revival of the Konkola copper mining and smelting complex in Zambia. According to sources familiar with the matter, Vedanta has… Read More Here

            The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week     International lawyers representing the Congolese state submitted inquiries to Apple on April 22, expressing concerns about the origin of minerals like tin, tungsten, and tantalum…   The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has conveyed apprehensions to Apple Inc. regarding the potential presence of conflict minerals sourced from the country within the tech giant’s supply chain. International lawyers representing the Congolese state submitted inquiries to Apple on April… Read More Here

          The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week     Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding (IRH, is aiming to secure a controlling interest in Vedanta Resources’ Zambian copper…   Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding (IRH), backed by the UAE’s prominent conglomerate, is aiming to secure a controlling interest in Vedanta Resources’ Zambian copper assets, signaling a strategic move to strengthen its position in Africa’s copper mining sector. Sources familiar with the matter revealed to Reuters that IRH, a… Read More Here

            The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week     Electra Battery Materials has announced a pivotal agreement with Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) for a steady supply of 3,000 tonnes of Congolese cobalt…   In the race for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) rich mineral resources, valued at a staggering $24 trillion, Electra Battery Materials has taken a significant stride. Recently, the company announced a pivotal agreement with Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) for a steady supply… Read More Here

          The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week   Zambia anticipates a significant rise in copper output, potentially reaching close to 1 million tons by 2026, driven by investments in expanding production at various mines…   Zambia anticipates a significant rise in copper output, potentially reaching close to 1 million tons by 2026, driven by investments in expanding production at various mines, including those owned by First Quantum Minerals, according to Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane. Copper production, crucial… Read More Here

                The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week     Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Peru as the world’s second-largest copper producer…   The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Peru as the world’s second-largest copper producer. Previously, Peru held this position, trailing behind Chile, one of the leading copper producers globally. The DRC, renowned for its abundant mineral resources, particularly copper,… Read More Here

                The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week       Hakainde Hichilema expressed deep appreciation for Mopani relaunch, emphasizing the meticulous negotiations with International Resource Holdings (IRH) of Abu Dhabi…   In a historic event for Kitwe, the Copperbelt, and Zambia’s mining sector, Mopani Copper Mines celebrated its revitalization, heralding a significant economic shift for the region and the nation. President Hakainde Hichilema expressed deep appreciation for the collaborative efforts that led to the… Read More Here

              The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Mining Stories to Kick Start Your Week   Tantalex Lithium Resources has produced its first batch of export-ready tin and tantalum concentrates at its Manono mining site…   Canadian company Tantalex Lithium Resources Corp, led by Eric Allard, has announced that its tin and tantalum plant, TiTan, based in the DRC, has produced its first batch of export-ready tin and tantalum concentrates. A first batch of 10 tonnes of tin concentrates (SnO2) has been fully… Read More Here