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Patriot Resources Begins Copper Exploration at New Mkushi Licence in Zambia 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Exploration New Mining Projects 

Patriot Resources Begins Copper Exploration at New Mkushi Licence in Zambia

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Patriot Resources Identifies Promising Copper Geology at New Zambia Exploration Licence Australian mining company Patriot Resources has completed its first site visit and reconnaissance geological mapping programme at a newly acquired exploration licence in Zambia’s Mkushi area, identifying geological features comparable to those associated with the Fishtie/Kashime copper deposit. Licence 33543-HQ-LEL covers approximately 16.15 square kilometres and is located about 12 km north of Mkushi, roughly 17 km along strike from the Fishtie/Kashime copper deposit. The mapping programme was conducted between July 31 and August 3, shortly after Patriot acquired… Read More Here
ARSP Tightens Subcontracting Checks at MMG Kinsevere to Protect Local Businesses 2 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Governance 

ARSP Tightens Subcontracting Checks at MMG Kinsevere to Protect Local Businesses

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DRC’s ARSP Intensifies Subcontracting Audits to Combat Front Companies in Mining The Subcontracting Regulatory Authority in the Private Sector (ARSP) has completed a compliance audit at MMG Kinsevere SARL in Haut-Katanga, as the regulator steps up efforts to ensure Congolese companies gain greater access to mining-sector subcontracting opportunities. ARSP Director General Beleshayi Kasanda Juan Ted said the authority is adopting a stronger approach to compliance monitoring, including closer examination of companies’ accounting records to identify potential front companies and other practices designed to circumvent subcontracting regulations. Focus on Subcontracting Compliance… Read More Here
DRC Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports as Kinshasa Pushes Local Processing 3 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

DRC Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports as Kinshasa Pushes Local Processing

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DRC Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports, Allows Limited Exemptions The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates as the government moves to accelerate domestic mineral processing and capture more value from its resources. The measure is contained in an interministerial order dated June 29, 2026, signed by the Ministers of Mines, Foreign Trade and National Economy. However, the regulation includes a temporary exemption mechanism that could determine how significantly the ban affects mining companies and export volumes. Under the new rules, mining… Read More Here
DRC Tightens Controls on Unprocessed Copper and Cobalt Exports 4 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

DRC Tightens Controls on Unprocessed Copper and Cobalt Exports

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DRC Strengthens Controls on Unprocessed Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening controls on the export of unprocessed copper and cobalt concentrates as part of efforts to promote local processing and increase value captured within the country. The measures target mineral concentrates leaving the DRC without undergoing sufficient processing, reinforcing the government’s push to move the country away from the export of raw or minimally processed minerals. Authorities are placing greater emphasis on monitoring export volumes, verifying the composition of mineral shipments and ensuring… Read More Here
DRC Moves to Formalise Kasaï-Oriental Copper Mining as Sector Gains Momentum 5 Mining in DRC Copper Investment News 

DRC Moves to Formalise Kasaï-Oriental Copper Mining as Sector Gains Momentum

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DRC Calls for Formalisation of Kasaï-Oriental Copper Mining to Boost Investment and Development The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up efforts to bring copper mining in Kasaï-Oriental under a more structured and regulated framework, as authorities seek to turn the province’s mineral wealth into greater economic and social development. The call for stronger oversight reflects growing recognition of the province’s copper potential and the need to ensure mining activities generate sustainable benefits for local communities and the wider economy. Authorities and industry stakeholders are advocating for better organisation of… Read More Here
Rio Tinto Keeps Glencore at Arm’s Length as Copper Strategy Takes Priority 6 International Copper Corporate News 

Rio Tinto Keeps Glencore at Arm’s Length as Copper Strategy Takes Priority

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Rio Tinto Signals No Rush to Revive Glencore Deal as Copper Strategy Takes Priority Rio Tinto is showing little urgency to reopen merger discussions with Glencore, despite the expiry of a six-month standstill that had prevented the mining giants from pursuing renewed takeover talks. The development removes a key restriction following Rio Tinto’s decision in February to abandon a proposed combination with Glencore after the two companies failed to agree on terms that Rio believed would deliver sufficient value to shareholders. The potential deal, valued at more than $200 billion,… Read More Here
Zambia Miners Seek Stronger Policy Support to Unlock Copper Growth 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Miners Seek Stronger Policy Support to Unlock Copper Growth

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Zambia Miners Seek Policy Support, Power and Investment to Triple Copper Production As Zambia heads towards the August 13 general elections, the country’s mining industry is calling for policies that can accelerate investment and help deliver its ambitious target of producing 3 million tonnes of copper annually by 2031. Mining companies and industry stakeholders are seeking stronger incentives for mineral processing, renewed exploration, improved infrastructure and increased power generation. These measures are viewed as critical to expanding production and attracting the investment needed to position Zambia as a leading global… Read More Here
KCM Breaks 10,000-Tonne Monthly Copper Production Milestone 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

KCM Breaks 10,000-Tonne Monthly Copper Production Milestone

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KCM Hits 10,000 Tonnes of Monthly Copper Production as $662 Million Local Procurement Boosts Zambia’s Mining Sector Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has achieved a major production milestone, with monthly copper output reaching 10,000 tonnes as the Zambian mining company advances a wide-ranging transformation programme. The milestone marks a significant improvement from KCM’s previous monthly production range of approximately 8,000 to 8,500 tonnes, highlighting the impact of investment in mine rehabilitation, infrastructure, technology and people. KCM Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Dr John Kunda said the production gains form part of the… Read More Here
Khoemacau Advances Expansion to More Than Double Copper Production 9 Copper Corporate News International 

Khoemacau Advances Expansion to More Than Double Copper Production

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Khoemacau Targets 130,000 Tonnes of Annual Copper Production as Expansion Advances Khoemacau Copper Mining is making steady progress on its expansion programme, which aims to more than double annual copper production to 130,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, alongside more than four million ounces of silver annually. According to the company’s Second Quarter 2026 Production Report, construction advanced during the quarter, with progress recorded across engineering, procurement and site development. Key milestones included the completion of foundation backfilling in the milling area and excavation work in the flotation area, while… Read More Here
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FQM Adds 1,000 Jobs as Cobre Panamá Restart Gains Momentum

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First Quantum Adds 1,000 Jobs as Cobre Panamá Copper Mine Restart Nears First Quantum Minerals is stepping up preparations for a potential restart of its Cobre Panamá copper mine, adding about 1,000 jobs as activity at the site gathers pace. The Canadian miner has accelerated stockpile processing and expanded its workforce as it works towards resuming broader operations at the major copper complex, which has remained largely inactive since Panama ordered its closure in 2023. The new recruitment forms part of First Quantum’s preparations for processing copper ore already mined… Read More Here

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