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Ivanhoe Mines Announces Leadership Transitions to Support Next Wave of Expansion 1

Ivanhoe Mines Appoints New COO as Company Enters Next Phase of Global Copper Growth Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has appointed Tom van den Berg, currently a senior executive at the Kamoa-Kakula operations, as the group’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed current COO Mark Farren, who will transition into a strategic adviser role to the Ivanhoe board. Ivanhoe highlighted Farren’s significant contributions over the past five years, noting his leadership in delivering nine major capital projects while serving as COO of Ivanhoe Mines… Read More Here

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Vedanta to Expand Mining Investments in Saudi Arabia Amid Vision 2030 Push

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025 Constance

Vedanta Plans $2 Billion Investment in Saudi Copper and Gold Mines as Kingdom Aims to Become Mining Hub Vedanta Ltd. is set to increase its investments in Saudi Arabia as the Indian conglomerate bets on the kingdom’s ambitions to become a global metals and mining hub under its Vision 2030 economic transformation plan. The company plans to begin copper and gold exploration in western Saudi Arabia within six to eight months, marking its first official foray into mineral extraction in the country. Vedanta received a formal license on Tuesday, alongside… Read More Here

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DRC Energizes Industrial Growth as Inga II Sends First 50 MW to Kamoa Copper

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Constance

DRC Delivers First 50 MW From Inga II to Kamoa: $450M Energy Partnership Accelerates Grid Modernization A major step toward modernizing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s electricity network has been achieved. On November 10, 2025, the first 50 MW of hydroelectric power from Turbine 5 of the Inga II power plant was successfully delivered to the Kamoa Copper mining complex, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country’s energy sector. The delivery follows a strategic partnership between the National Electricity Company (SNEL) and Ivanhoe Mines Energy DRC (IVEN),… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Q1 2026 Copper Production in Zambia

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Constance

Jubilee Metals Achieves 65% Quarter-on-Quarter Copper Production Growth in Zambia Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals Group has reported strong progress for the quarter ended September 30, the first quarter of its 2026 financial year, highlighting a significant improvement in copper production. CEO Leon Coetzer shared an operational and projects update for the company’s Zambian operations during the period. Copper production reached 938 tonnes, up 65% from the previous quarter’s 568 tonnes, with operations unaffected by material power outages. The production was primarily derived from copper concentrate produced by Roan for… Read More Here

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ARM and Newmont Plan Multi-Billion-Dollar Copper Investment in Papua New Guinea

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Constance

African Rainbow Minerals Targets $4–5 Billion Copper Investment in Papua New Guinea With Newmont African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is positioning itself for a major expansion into the global copper market, with plans for a $4–5 billion investment in Papua New Guinea (PNG) alongside mining giant Newmont. The move underscores accelerating global demand for minerals vital to clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and renewable power systems. South Africa–based ARM operates across several divisions—including platinum, ferrous metals, coal, and corporate holdings—with most of its revenue generated domestically. However, its asset base extends… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle as It Refocuses Growth Strategy on Zambia

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Constance

Jubilee Metals Advances Zambia Copper Strategy After Merger Approval for SA Asset Sale The South African Competition Tribunal has issued a merger clearance certificate approving the sale of Jubilee Metals Group’s South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) operations to One Chrome, marking a major milestone as the company accelerates its strategic shift toward Zambia. Jubilee announced in June that it would sell its South African operations for up to $90-million, a move designed to free up capital and management capacity for the expansion of its copper projects in… Read More Here

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

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 Constance

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

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

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 Constance

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

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EITI International Team Visits Kansanshi Mine as Part of Zambia’s Transparency Validation

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Kansanshi Mining Hosts EITI Delegation in Ongoing Transparency and Governance Review A delegation from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) International Secretariat visited Kansanshi Mining PLC in Solwezi as part of Zambia’s ongoing EITI Validation process. The exercise evaluates how effectively Zambian mining companies and government institutions adhere to global standards of transparency and governance in the extractive sector. The visiting team included Ahmed Zouari, Validation Lead; Edwin Wuadom Warden, EITI Country Manager; Sebastian Sahla, EITI Policy Manager; and Nyasha Vera, EITI Communications Officer. They were joined by Zambia… Read More Here

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Tin Prices Rise as Most Congolese Minerals Decline in Weekly Market Update

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Congo Mineral Prices Drop This Week as Cobalt, Copper, Nickel Fall — Tin Posts Rare Increase The prices of most major Congolese raw materials trended downward this week, according to commodity price data released on Monday, November 10, 2015. Tin was the only major mineral to record a notable increase, while several rare metals held steady. Cobalt, a key component in electric vehicle batteries, posted a slight decline, easing from $47 908.00 to $47 902.00 per tonne. Copper, one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important export minerals, also… Read More Here