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KCM Launches New Weighbridge at Nchanga Open Pit to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Safety 1

Konkola Copper Mines Commissions US$135,000 Nchanga Open Pit Weighbridge to Improve Efficiency and Traffic Flow Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc has commissioned a new US$135,000 weighbridge at the Nchanga Open Pit aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing traffic flow and supporting the movement of materials within the mine. The commissioning ceremony opened with a safety briefing by Sydney Chikwamo, Safety Manager for Hanhe, who stressed the importance of effective traffic management around the facility. He noted that increased truck movements require stronger safety measures to prevent incidents and ensure smooth… Read More Here

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Koryx Copper Advances Zambia Exploration as Mpongwe and Luanshya West Targets Take Shape

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Constance0 comment

Koryx Copper expands Zambia exploration at Mpongwe and Luanshya West as soil anomalies and drill targets emerge TSX Venture Exchange-listed Koryx Copper is advancing systematic exploration across its Zambian copper assets, even as its flagship focus remains the Haib Copper Project in Namibia. The company says ongoing work in Zambia is aimed at refining drill targets and prioritising the most prospective geological zones. Koryx holds two large-scale exploration licences in Zambia: Luanshya West and Mpongwe. At Mpongwe, the company has completed approximately 4,000 soil samples (excluding QA/QC samples), forming the… Read More Here

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Vedanta Raises Copper Investment Firepower Through Partial CopperTech Stake Sale

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Constance0 comment

Vedanta sells 11.8% CopperTech stake to fund $372m expansion of Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines UK-based Vedanta Resources is restructuring part of its asset portfolio to raise capital for expansion of its copper operations in Zambia, as global demand for the metal continues to strengthen. The company has announced plans to sell 11.8%, or approximately 23.5 million shares, in its US-based subsidiary CopperTech Metals Inc. The transaction is expected to generate net proceeds of up to $429 million, with around $372 million earmarked for investment in Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)… Read More Here

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Prospect Resources Advances Mumbezhi Toward Tier-1 Copper Development

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Constance0 comment

Prospect Resources Builds Momentum at Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia Prospect Resources is rapidly establishing itself as a significant player in the global copper sector through the advancement of its flagship Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia. Located in one of Africa’s premier mining jurisdictions, the project is emerging as a substantial copper development opportunity at a time when demand for the red metal continues to strengthen, driven by electrification, renewable energy infrastructure and growing industrial requirements worldwide. The Mumbezhi Copper Project is situated in Zambia’s North-Western Province, a region that… Read More Here

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U.S. Welcomes Virtus Minerals’ Acquisition of Chemaf Assets as Strategic Step in DRC Mining Sector

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Virtus Minerals’ Chemaf Deal Marks U.S. Return to DRC Mining and Critical Minerals Push, Says Washington The acquisition of Chemaf Group’s mining assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo by U.S.-based Virtus Minerals continues to draw strong support from Washington, where officials view the deal as a strategic milestone in strengthening American engagement in the global critical minerals sector. Jacob S. Helberg, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, described the transaction as a significant development for both the United States and the DRC, framing it as part of… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Export Prices Decline Across Key Commodities as Global Market Weakens

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mineral Prices June 2026: Gold, Copper, Nickel and Zinc Fall While Tin Rises Slightly The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded a broad decline in the international prices of several key mining exports between June 15 and June 20, 2026, according to official price data published by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. The downward trend affected a wide range of strategic commodities, including precious metals and industrial minerals that form a significant part of the country’s export earnings. Precious and base metals under pressure Gold prices declined from $145.75… Read More Here

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MMG Kinsevere Urges More Investment as Global Copper Supply Tightens at DRC Mining Week

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mining Week 2026: MMG Kinsevere Warns of Future Copper Supply Deficit and Calls for Increased Investment MMG Kinsevere has called for increased investment in the global copper industry, warning that rising demand driven by the energy transition and rapid urbanization could place significant pressure on supply over the next decade. Speaking during DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi, Xie Hao, Deputy General Manager for Technology and Operations Assurance at MMG Kinsevere, said the Democratic Republic of Congo is well positioned to play a critical role in meeting future global copper… Read More Here

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Vedanta IPO Plans Boost Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Growth Strategy

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Vedanta’s Planned CopperTech IPO Could Accelerate Konkola Expansion, ZCCM Says Zambia’s ZCCM Investment Holdings says Vedanta Resources’ planned initial public offering (IPO) of its copper business could significantly accelerate the development of the $2.7 billion Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP), one of the country’s most ambitious copper expansion initiatives. Vedanta is preparing to list CopperTech Metals, a US-domiciled integrated copper and cobalt producer that will hold the group’s mining assets, including its 79% stake in Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). ZCCM Investment Holdings owns the remaining 21% of KCM. The planned… Read More Here

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Environmental Audit Finds Cobre Panama Largely Compliant as Debate Over Mine Restart Intensifies

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Cobre Panama Environmental Audit Finds 88% Compliance, Clearing Key Hurdle for Potential Mine Restart A final environmental audit of First Quantum Minerals’ suspended Cobre Panama mine has found that the project complies with the majority of its environmental obligations, although shortcomings remain in biodiversity management, ecological restoration and environmental monitoring. The audit, commissioned by Panama’s Ministry of Environment and conducted by Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), reviewed the mine’s legal, fiscal, environmental and operational performance. It assessed compliance with 370 commitments established under the project’s Category III Environmental Impact Assessment… Read More Here

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DRC Miners Seek Delay to 5% Employee Equity Rule as Unions Push for Immediate Enforcement

June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mining Sector Divided Over 5% Congolese Employee Equity Requirement as Companies Request Delay and Unions Demand Enforcement Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking a delay to a government directive requiring them to allocate a 5% equity stake to Congolese employees, while trade unions are calling for immediate enforcement ahead of a July 31 deadline, according to a document and three industry sources. No company has yet complied with the directive, a union leader said, despite growing government pressure to strengthen local participation in a… Read More Here