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Kamoa-Kakula Inaugurates 60 MW Solar Power Plant with Battery Storage to Strengthen Sustainable Copper Production

October 25, 2026October 25, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kamoa-Kakula Launches 60 MW Solar and Battery Storage Project, Advancing DRC’s Renewable Energy and Low-Carbon Copper Ambitions KOLWEZI, DRC – Kamoa Copper has officially commissioned a 60 MW solar power project equipped with battery energy storage systems, marking a major milestone in its efforts to secure reliable renewable energy for the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex and reduce the carbon intensity of its operations. The project, developed in partnership with CrossBoundary Energy and Green World Energie, was officially inaugurated on October 16, 2026, during a ceremony attended by senior government officials, energy… Read More Here

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Copper Climbs Above US$14,700 as Cobalt Extends Gains on Global Markets

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Copper Prices Rise to US$14,705/Tonne While Cobalt Continues Upward Trend Prices for key mineral exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continued to strengthen on international markets during the week of October 19 to 24, 2026, with both copper and cobalt recording gains amid sustained demand for energy-transition minerals. According to the latest official mineral commodity price schedules, copper rose from US$14,425.60 per tonne to US$14,705.35 per tonne, while cobalt increased from US$38,507 per tonne to US$38,596 per tonne. Copper recorded one of the strongest performances among the… Read More Here

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First Quantum Advances US$5.3 Billion Taca Taca Copper Project in Argentina

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

First Quantum Prepares Tax Incentive Application for US$5.3 Billion Taca Taca Copper Project in Argentina First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is moving forward with plans to develop its flagship Taca Taca copper project in Argentina, preparing to apply for the country’s large-scale investment incentive regime before the end of the year as it seeks to unlock one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits. Located in Salta Province near the Chilean border, Taca Taca represents one of the most significant mining investments currently under development in Latin America. The project is… Read More Here

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US-Backed Investors Close In on Stake in Glencore’s DRC Mining Assets

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

US-Backed Consortium Moves Closer to Acquiring Stake in Glencore’s DRC Copper-Cobalt Operations A US-backed consortium is nearing the completion of a major investment in Glencore’s copper-cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a move that could reshape the ownership landscape of some of the world’s most strategically important critical mineral assets. The transaction, which is reported to be in its final stages, involves Orion Critical Minerals Consortium (Orion CMC) acquiring a 40% stake in Glencore’s majority interests in two major mining operations in the DRC. The deal forms… Read More Here

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FQM’s Kansanshi Expansion Boosts Zambia’s Copper Ambitions as Ore Throughput Tops 27 Million Tonnes

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

FQM’s Kansanshi Mine Set to Process 27 Million Tonnes of Ore in 2026 as S3 Expansion Strengthens Zambia’s Copper Growth Strategy First Quantum Minerals’ (FQM) Kansanshi Mine is expected to process approximately 27 million tonnes of ore in 2026, exceeding its annual design throughput capacity of 25 million tonnes following the successful ramp-up of its US$1.2 billion S3 Expansion Project. The achievement represents a significant milestone for both Kansanshi and Zambia’s mining industry, demonstrating the impact of one of the country’s largest recent mining investments at a time when the… Read More Here

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Copper and Cobalt Prices Rise on International Markets in the DRC

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Copper Price Climbs 1.93% to US$14,705 per Tonne as Cobalt Gains 0.23% Copper and cobalt prices recorded increases on international markets during the week of October 19–24, 2026, providing a positive development for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s leading producers of both metals. According to price schedules published by the DRC Ministry of Foreign Trade, the price of copper rose by 1.93% to US$14,705.35 per tonne on October 19, compared with US$14,425.60 the previous week. Cobalt prices also increased, gaining 0.23% to US$38,596 per… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Targets Copper Trading to Capture More Value for Zambia

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

ZCCM-IH Plans to Enter Copper Trading as Zambia Targets 3 Million Tonnes Annually by 2031 ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) is seeking to expand its role in Zambia’s copper value chain by entering metals trading, as the state-owned investment company looks to capture greater value from the country’s mineral resources. Speaking at the Financial Times Metals and Mining Summit in London on 15 October 2026, ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda outlined the company’s ambition to participate directly in metals trading, highlighting the need to move beyond reliance on dividends from… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Eyes Copper Trading Expansion to Capture More Value from Zambia’s Mineral Wealth

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

ZCCM-IH Plans Entry Into Copper Trading as Zambia Seeks Greater Returns from Growing Copper Production ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) is exploring a strategic move into copper trading as part of a broader effort to increase Zambia’s participation in the mineral value chain and capture a larger share of revenues generated by the country’s copper industry. Speaking at the Financial Times Metals and Mining Summit in London, Phesto Musonda, Chairperson of ZCCM-IH, outlined the company’s ambition to move beyond its traditional role as an investor in mining assets and become… Read More Here

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Glencore Secures Key Approval for US$4 Billion MARA Copper Project in Argentina

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

Glencore Advances US$4 Billion MARA Copper Project as Argentina Grants Strategic Investment Approval Glencore has reached a major milestone in its copper growth strategy after securing approval for its MARA (Minera Agua Rica-Alumbrera) project under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), paving the way for one of Latin America’s largest undeveloped copper projects. The approval provides the long-term fiscal and regulatory certainty required to advance the approximately US$4 billion project and reinforces Argentina’s growing position as a strategic destination for global mining investment. The MARA project combines the vast Agua… Read More Here

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DRC Copper Enters US Strategic Minerals Reserve as Mercuria Delivers First Project Vault Shipment

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

Mercuria Ships 12,000 Tonnes of Congolese Copper to US Strategic Minerals Stockpile Under Project Vault Copper produced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially entered the United States’ strategic minerals reserve, marking a significant milestone in Washington’s efforts to secure critical raw material supplies and reduce dependence on Chinese-controlled supply chains. Global commodities trader Mercuria confirmed that it delivered 12,000 tonnes of Congolese copper to the US government’s Project Vault initiative during the week of October 12, making it one of the first publicly disclosed copper shipments to… Read More Here