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Critical Metals Secures £2.1 Million Loan to Advance Molulu Copper-Cobalt Project

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Critical Metals Secures £2.1 Million Financing from NIU Invest to Drive Molulu Copper and Cobalt Project NIU Invest SE, the majority shareholder of Critical Metals, has extended a £2.1 million loan (approximately $2.84 million) to support the company’s operations, particularly at its Molulu copper and cobalt project in Haut-Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The financing was announced on December 31, 2025. The loan carries an annual interest rate of 10% and has an 18-month maturity, with interest payable at the end of the term. Structured as a convertible bond,… Read More Here

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DRC and Zambia Gain from Copper Price Boom as Global Demand Surges

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Copper Prices Above $13,000 a Ton Deliver Economic Windfall for Congo and Zambia The Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia are benefiting from a sharp rally in global copper prices, providing both countries with a significant economic boost at a time of rising global demand for the metal. Copper, a cornerstone of export earnings and government revenue for both nations, has surged nearly 50% since January 2025, surpassing US$13,000 per metric ton for the first time. The price rally has been partly fuelled by concerns over potential United States tariffs… Read More Here

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AI and Defence Set to Drive Global Copper Demand 50% Higher by 2040

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Global Copper Demand Set to Rise 50% by 2040 as AI and Defence Growth Outpaces Supply Rapid growth in artificial intelligence and defence industries is expected to push global copper demand up by 50% by 2040, while supply is projected to fall short by more than 10 million metric tons per year without significant expansion in mining and recycling, according to a new report by S&P Global. Copper remains a critical industrial metal due to its high electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication. It is widely used across… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Receives $10 Million as It Refocuses on Zambian Copper

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Constance

Jubilee Metals Cashes in on South African Chrome Sale to Boost Copper Operations in Zambia AltX-listed Jubilee Metals Group, now concentrating on copper production in Zambia, has received the second $10-million cash instalment from South African private mining group One Chrome, following the completion of its sale of Jubilee’s South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations. In a statement dated August 12, 2025, Jubilee said the transaction strategically positions the company within the copper sector, which offers higher investor recognition, stronger valuation multiples, and a well-defined peer group.… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining Projects Double-Digit Growth in Gold and Copper Production for 2026

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Constance

Zijin Mining Targets Record Gold and Copper Output Amid Surging Commodity Prices Zijin Mining Group Co., China’s largest mining company, has announced plans for double-digit growth in gold and copper production in 2026, following a year of record profits driven by soaring commodity prices and expanded operations. The company reported that estimated net income for 2025 surged as much as 62% to 52 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), fueled by all-time high prices for copper, gold, and silver. The preliminary earnings were released late Tuesday. Looking ahead, Zijin Mining aims to… Read More Here

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MMG Approves Major Khoemacau Copper Mine Expansion in Botswana

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Constance

MMG Greenlights $900 Million Khoemacau Copper Expansion to Boost Production and Cut Costs MMG Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the feasibility study and committed to the construction of a major expansion at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana. The project is designed to increase the mine’s annual production capacity to 130,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, with associated silver output expected to exceed 4 million ounces. The expansion involves extending mining operations to the Zone 5 North, Mango, and Zeta North-East deposits, as well as… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Announces First Anode Production from Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Constance

Kamoa-Kakula Produces First Copper Anodes as Africa’s Largest Smelter Enters Ramp-Up Phase Ivanhoe Mines Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete have announced the successful production of the first copper anodes at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The milestone was achieved on December 29, 2025, at the company’s on-site, state-of-the-art direct-to-blister copper smelter, following the start of furnace heat-up and the initial feeding of copper concentrate. Commenting on the achievement, Ivanhoe Mines Founder and Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland described… Read More Here

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Luanshya Copper Mine Poised for Revival After CNMC Completes Dewatering of 28 Shaft

December 28, 2025December 29, 2025 Constance

CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine Completes Dewatering, Sets Stage for Production Restart CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine has successfully completed the dewatering of the flooded 28 Shaft, removing approximately 170 million cubic metres of water and marking a major milestone toward the resumption of mining activities. Following the completion of the dewatering process, the mine is expected to restart operations on a gradual basis, with full-scale production targeted for August 2026. Luanshya District Commissioner Paul Malele confirmed the development, noting that only minor works remain before underground mining can resume. These include… Read More Here

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Chile Accelerates 13 Copper Projects Ahead of Bullish 2026 Market

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 Constance

Chile to Add 13 Copper Projects Worth $14.8 Billion as Prices Surge Amid Supply Concerns Chile is set to advance 13 copper projects valued at $14.8 billion in 2026, as global prices rise amid fears of a looming supply shortage. Seven domestic projects aim to begin operations next year, adding nearly 500,000 tonnes of annual capacity supported by $7.1 billion in investment, according to official figures. Key projects include Anglo American/Glencore’s Collahuasi upgrades (C20+), Codelco’s Rajo Inca structural project, Capstone Copper’s Mantos Blancos, and Andes Iron’s Dominga. Another six developments… Read More Here

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DRC Suspends Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Processing to Strengthen Mining Sector

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 Constance

DRC Minister of Mines Suspends Artisanal Copper and Cobalt Processing Amid Traceability Push The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has taken decisive action by signing Ministerial Order No. 00964/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2025 on December 19, 2025, suspending all mining and marketing activities carried out by entities processing minerals from artisanal copper and cobalt mining. The suspension specifically targets processing units, including purchasing offices and similar structures, involved in the acquisition, processing, and marketing of minerals sourced from artisanal mining sites. Legally established industrial mining operations are not affected.… Read More Here