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Zambia’s Copper Rally Strengthens Mining Sector and Economic Outlook

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

Copper Prices Surge Above $13,300 per Tonne, Boosting Zambia’s Mining Growth and Export Prospects Zambia’s mining sector is gaining renewed momentum as global copper prices climb, reinforcing the country’s export outlook and broader macroeconomic prospects. According to the latest data from the Zambia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (ZEITI) Commodity Price Dashboard, copper is currently trading at US$13,304 per tonne, representing an increase of more than 7% since the beginning of January. The sustained upward trend is delivering a measurable boost to mining revenues and reaffirming copper’s central role in the… Read More Here

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Kamoa Copper and the Global Race for Supply: Can the DRC Turn Strategic Advantage into Sustainable Development?

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

Mining Indaba 2026: Robert Friedland Warns of Global Copper Shortage as DRC’s Kamoa-Kakula Emerges as Strategic Linchpin At the 2026 edition of Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Canadian mining entrepreneur Robert Friedland delivered a stark assessment: the world is heading toward a structural copper deficit and “the answer is Africa.” As Founder and Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, Friedland is not a distant commentator. He is a central actor in one of the most significant copper developments of the decade: the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).… Read More Here

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Panama Eyes Cobre Panama Restart to Accelerate Economic Growth

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

Panama Targets 6% GDP Growth by 2027 if Cobre Panama Mine Reopens, Business Group Says Panama’s economy expanded by 4% in 2025, but business leaders argue that reopening the Cobre Panama copper mine will be critical to lifting growth to as much as 6% by 2027. The mine is operated by First Quantum Minerals and has been at the centre of economic and political debate since its suspension. Growth Driven by Services, Manufacturing Lags The Sindicato de Industriales de Panama (SIP), one of the country’s leading business groups, reported that… Read More Here

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Serval Resources Launches 2026 Exploration Programme in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

Serval Begins Ground Geophysics on KCL Licences in Kalahari Copper Belt Following Conditional Acquisition Deal Copper and future metals developer Serval Resources has commenced its first exploration work programme of 2026 on Botswana assets owned by Kalahari Copper Limited (KCL), following KCL’s approval. The licences are located in the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB), widely regarded as one of the most prospective regions globally for sediment-hosted copper discoveries. Conditional Acquisition of KCL As previously announced on 9 February, Serval has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Completes South Africa Exit, Shifts Strategic Focus to Zambia

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

Jubilee Metals Sells South African Chrome and PGM Assets, Repositions Board and Capital Strategy Around Zambia Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals Group has completed the sale of its chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations in South Africa, marking a decisive shift in strategic focus toward its copper portfolio in Zambia. The disposal enables the company to concentrate capital and management resources on its expanding Zambian operations, which are increasingly central to its growth strategy. Board Realignment Toward Zambia and Copper Following the transaction, Jubilee’s board has resolved to progressively… Read More Here

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Zambia to Launch Mining Revenue Stabilization Fund

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

Zambia to Create “Rainy Day” Fund as Copper Revenues Surge Amid Record Production Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, will channel higher-than-expected mining revenues into a stabilization fund this year, creating a fiscal buffer to protect the economy when copper prices retreat. Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa described the mechanism as a “rainy day” fund designed to capture excess mineral revenues as production climbs to record levels while prices remain near historic highs. Any mining revenue collected above budget projections will be deposited into the fund rather than immediately spent.… Read More Here

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DRC Mineral Export Prices Decline, Tin Records Steepest Weekly Drop

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

DRC Tin Price Falls to $48,089 per Ton as Copper, Gold and Zinc Also Decline Export prices for several of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s key minerals are projected to decline during the week of February 23–28, 2026, with tin registering the sharpest drop, according to forecasts from the National Market Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Tin is expected to trade at $48,089 per ton, down from $49,756 the previous week a decrease of $1,667. This marks the most significant weekly decline among the country’s principal mineral exports… Read More Here

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Govt Praises Kansanshi for Driving Local Supplier Development in North-Western Province

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

Zambia Government Commends Kansanshi Mining for Local Supplier Tender and Bid Workshop The Zambian Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in North-Western Province, has applauded Kansanshi Mining PLC for hosting a Tender and Bid Workshop designed to enhance the capacity of local suppliers and contractors. Speaking at the closing session, North-Western Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Luckson Mulumbi underscored the critical role of local content development in strengthening Zambia’s mining value chain. He reaffirmed Government’s commitment to maintaining a stable, investor-friendly environment while ensuring that Zambians derive tangible… Read More Here

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Kibali Breaks Revenue Record as Gold Prices Surge Despite Lower Output

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

Kibali Gold Mine Revenue Tops $2.3 Billion in 2025 as Rising Gold Prices Offset Production Dip The Kibali gold mine in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo delivered record financial results in 2025, generating approximately $2.3 billion in total revenue the strongest performance since large-scale production began in 2014. Operator Barrick Mining, which holds a 45% stake in the mine, reported that its attributable share amounted to $1.04 billion. On a full ownership basis, Kibali surpassed the $2 billion revenue mark for the first time, representing a 40% increase compared with… Read More Here

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DRC, Belgium, and KoBold Metals in Dispute Over Colonial Mineral Archives

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

Cobalt and Lithium Data Sparks Tension: DRC Seeks KoBold Metals Collaboration as Belgium Restricts Archive Access An economic and strategic dispute is unfolding between Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the American company KoBold Metals, centering on colonial geological archives housed at the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren. These archives contain detailed data on the DRC’s mineral resources, including cobalt, lithium, and copper now critical to global supply chains. For Kinshasa, these documents are not just historical records; they represent strategic informational capital essential for attracting investment and optimizing resource… Read More Here