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FQM Sets Ambitious Goal for Zambia’s Copper Production by 2032

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Copper Industry Targets 3 Million Tonnes by 2032 with Focus on Sustainability and Community Development First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has unveiled an ambitious vision for Zambia’s mining sector: achieving three million tonnes of copper annually by 2032. Speaking at the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka (ZAMII) 2025, FQM Country Director Anthony Mukutuma stressed that this goal requires a combination of strategic planning, sustainable practices, and community engagement to ensure lasting benefits for the country. Held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth: Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation & Value Addition,” the… Read More Here

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Zambia Eyes Record Copper Output as Global Supply Tightens and Prices Surge

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Zambia Set to Break Copper Production Records in 2025 Amid $10 Billion Mining Boom and Rising Global Demand Zambia is on track for record copper production this year, strengthening its position as a major global supplier just as prices surge and demand accelerates worldwide. A series of accidents and disruptions at major mines in other producing nations has squeezed global supply, pushing copper prices up by more than 20% in 2025. Amid these challenges, Zambia stands out as one of the few countries increasing output — positioning the cash-strapped nation… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Hakainde Hichilema Pledges Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Zambia’s Mining Industry at the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Zambia’s mining sector into a key driver of inclusive growth, sustainability, and national prosperity. Speaking at this year’s Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka, held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth – Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation and Value Addition,” President Hichilema said the event’s focus aligns closely with Zambia’s renewed mining agenda — one that seeks to transition the nation from a… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Kansanshi Operations Center Sets the Standard for Smart and Sustainable Mining in Africa In the global race to modernize resource extraction, Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine has emerged as a quiet powerhouse. Its newly commissioned Operations Center is not just another control room—it is the digital brain of the mine, the command hub from which every part of the vast operation is monitored, connected, and optimized. From this state-of-the-art facility, engineers and operators oversee everything: the S2 and S3 processing plants, the pits, dispatch systems, haul trucks, engineering, and maintenance. What… Read More Here

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Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Constance

Minister Paul Kabuswe Urges Mining Industry to Transform Zambia into a Regional Value-Addition Hub Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, has urged industry leaders and investors to transform dialogue into actionable projects that will elevate Zambia from a mining country into a regional hub for value addition. Speaking at a networking cocktail during the Mining and Investment Insaka on Monday evening in Lusaka, Minister Kabuswe underscored the government’s vision of building a mining sector that not only extracts minerals but also refines them locally — creating jobs… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Reports 71,266 Tonnes of Copper Produced by Kamoa-Kakula in Q3 2025

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Constance

Johannesburg, South Africa–(Newsfile Corp. – October 7, 2025) – Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today the company’s third-quarter production results and an update on operational and project activities. During the third quarter, Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators milled a total 3.46 million tonnes of ore, producing 71,226 tonnes of copper. Copper production year to date totaled 316,393 tonnes. Production guidance of 370,000 tonnes to 420,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate is maintained, with mining… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

Jubilee Metals Advances $90M Sale of South African Chrome & PGM Assets to Strengthen Zambian Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals, listed on AIM and AltX, has informed shareholders that the sale process of its South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) business is progressing following shareholder approval on August 28. The company has already received the first tranche payment of $15 million. In June, Jubilee announced its decision to divest its South African chrome and PGM operations to focus entirely on its growth opportunities in Zambia. The company received… Read More Here

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Copper Price Surpasses $10,000 Per Tonne, Offering New Opportunities for the DRC

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

DRC Copper Prices Surge Above $10,000 in September 2025 — Implications for Mining Revenues and Chinese Contract Talks Copper prices reached US$10,215 per tonne at the end of September 2025, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous week, according to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). This rise is largely attributed to disruptions at Indonesia’s Grasberg mine, one of the world’s largest copper operations. Compared to December 2024, copper prices have surged by 16.2%, representing a 10.9% increase year-on-year. Significance for the DRC Economy For the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read More Here

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Tshisekedi Orders Strict Cobalt Export Ban to Protect DRC’s Resources

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

Tshisekedi Enforces Cobalt Export Suspension to Strengthen DRC’s Control Over Strategic Minerals During the 61st meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday, October 3, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi reaffirmed the need for strict enforcement of the temporary suspension on cobalt exports and compliance with new regulatory measures introduced by the Ministry of Mines and the Authority for the Regulation and Control of the Market for Strategic Mineral Substances (Arecoms). The President emphasized that these measures aim to clean up the supply chain and restore national sovereignty over the Democratic… Read More Here

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Min’gomba Copper Project Set to Become One of the World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposits

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

Min’gomba Copper Mining Project in Zambia Poised to Become World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposit Chililabombwe, Zambia – The Min’gomba Copper Mining Project is emerging as a potential game-changer for Zambia and the global copper industry, with estimates suggesting it could become one of the richest underground copper deposits in the world. President Hakainde Hichilema shared his optimism about the project, following updates from mining partners KoBold Metals and ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH). The President underscored that Min’gomba is far more than a mining initiative—it is a transformative development that promises… Read More Here