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Jubilee Selects $35 Million Preferred Buyer for Zambia’s Large Waste Project 1

Jubilee Metals Selects $35M Buyer for Zambia Large Waste Project to Fund Copper Expansion Jubilee Metals Group has selected a preferred buyer for its Large Waste Project (LWP) in Zambia in a transaction valued at $35 million, as the copper producer shifts its investment focus towards expanding its existing operations. The Johannesburg- and London-listed integrated copper and resource developer said the preferred buyer was selected after receiving two binding offers for the large-scale greenfield project earlier this month. Jubilee plans to use proceeds from the sale to accelerate investment in… Read More Here

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MMG Restarts Las Bambas Copper Operations After Fatal Workplace Accident

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

MMG Restarts Las Bambas Copper Mine in Peru After Fatal Accident and Two-Day Shutdown MMG has resumed mining and processing operations at its Las Bambas copper mine in Peru following a temporary shutdown caused by a fatal workplace accident that claimed the lives of two workers and injured three others. The Hong Kong-listed mining company confirmed that operations at the mine and processing plant resumed on August 21, three days after the accident. The restart was carried out on a phased basis following initial safety assessments and corrective measures. The… Read More Here

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TFM Leads DRC Copper Cathode Exports with 228,811 Tonnes in First Half of 2026

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Copper Exports: Tenke Fungurum Mining Leads First-Half 2026 Cathode Shipments with 228,811 Tonnes Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) emerged as the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) largest exporter of copper cathodes in the first half of 2026, shipping 228,810.91 tonnes, according to provisional statistics from the Ministry of Mines. The figures, published in a detailed table by the Technical Coordination and Planning Unit (CTCPM), show that TFM accounted for 15.5% of the 1,477,389.32 tonnes of 99.99%-purity copper cathodes exported by the DRC between January and June. TFM was followed by… Read More Here

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KCM Strengthens Local Supplier Opportunities Through 2026 SME Day

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Constance0 comment

KCM SME Day Opens Opportunities for Zambian Businesses in Mining Supply Chain Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) PLC hosted its 2026 SME Day under the theme “Partnering for Sustainable Growth and Shared Prosperity,” bringing together small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), business partners and Government representatives to strengthen local participation in the mining supply chain. Held as a platform for engagement between KCM and the local business community, the event provided Zambian enterprises with an opportunity to connect directly with the mining company and its business partners, gain a better understanding of… Read More Here

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Zijin’s 2026 Copper Target Under Pressure After Kamoa-Kakula Flooding

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zijin Cuts 2026 Copper Outlook as Kamoa-Kakula Flooding Disrupts Production in DRC Zijin Mining Group’s 2026 copper production target is under pressure following flooding at the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding to concerns over global copper supply. In its latest half-year report, Zijin said production from Kamoa-Kakula could be reduced by up to 57,000 tonnes this year as the operation continues to recover from seismic activity and flooding that disrupted underground mining. Zijin holds an attributable interest of just over 44% in the project.… Read More Here

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DRC’s DGDA to Auction More Than 120 Tonnes of Minerals in Lubumbashi

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Customs to Auction 121.6 Tonnes of Confiscated and Abandoned Minerals in Lubumbashi The Democratic Republic of Congo’s General Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA) is preparing to auction 121.62 tonnes of abandoned and confiscated mineral products held at its public warehouse in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province. The auction was announced in a notice signed on 18 August 2026 by DGDA Director-General Bernard Kabese Musangu. The minerals are currently stored at the customs authority’s public warehouse at the Lubumbashi-Ville/701B customs office. The stock consists of three main categories. The largest is… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Copper Sector Gains Momentum as BHP’s Copper Earnings Surge to $18.2 Billion

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia’s Copper Outlook Strengthens as BHP Copper Earnings Reach $18.2 Billion Zambia’s copper industry is gaining renewed strategic importance as global demand for the metal strengthens, highlighted by BHP’s copper earnings reaching $18.2 billion and copper increasingly challenging iron ore as a key growth commodity. The development is significant for Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, as the country seeks to expand production and attract investment into new and existing mining projects. Copper is benefiting from rising demand linked to electric vehicles, renewable-energy systems, electricity grids, data centres and other electrification… Read More Here

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US and China Turn to Deep-Sea Mining as Africa’s Critical Minerals Face New Competition

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

US and China Deep-Sea Mining Push Could Reshape Africa’s Critical Minerals Investment The United States and China are intensifying efforts to access critical minerals from the deep ocean, opening a new frontier in the global race for resources used in batteries, clean-energy technologies, electronics and defence. Deep-seabed deposits are estimated to contain mineral resources potentially worth up to $16 trillion, including copper, cobalt, nickel, manganese, zinc, silver, gold and rare earth elements. Key deposits include polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and ferromanganese crusts. The growing focus on seabed resources comes as… Read More Here

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Kamoa Copper Commits US$16.9 Million to Community Development in Mutshatsha

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kamoa Copper Unveils US$16.9 Million Community Development Plan for DRC’s Mutshatsha Territory Kamoa Copper has committed US$16.855 million to five major community development projects in Mutshatsha Territory, Lualaba Province, under a new 2026–2030 social and community development agreement. The agreement was signed at the Kamoa Copper site in the presence of provincial mining authorities, the territorial administration, traditional leaders and representatives of local communities. The programme was developed through consultations between the company and communities and will guide development initiatives around the mining operation through 2030. The programme focuses on… Read More Here

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Metalkol Approves New High-Capacity Dredger for DRC Mining Operations

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Metalkol Approves Damen CSD500 Dredger for DRC Operations to Boost Copper and Cobalt Tailings Recovery Metalkol has completed the technical acceptance of a customised Damen CSD500 cutter suction dredger in the Netherlands, clearing the equipment for shipment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where it will support the company’s mining operations. The dredger underwent inspections and operational testing at Damen Dredging’s facilities before receiving approval for delivery. It will now be dismantled into modules for transport to the DRC by road and water before being assembled at the mining… Read More Here