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Indian Govt Challenges Vedanta’s Four-Way Demerger Over Dues Concerns 1

India Objects to Vedanta’s Demerger Plan, Citing Risks to Dues Recovery The Indian Government has raised objections to mining giant Vedanta’s planned restructuring into four separate listed entities, warning that the move could hinder its ability to recover outstanding dues, according to a report by CNBC-TV18. During a hearing at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), government representatives alleged that Vedanta altered its demerger scheme after receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The NCLT, which adjudicates corporate disputes, has not yet released official details of… Read More Here

Zambia’s Stock Market Leads Global Gains on Copper Boom

August 30, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Stock Market Surges 56% in 2025, Driven by Copper and Energy Stocks Zambia’s main stock index has outpaced all others worldwide in August, climbing 14.3% as the country benefits from a copper boom. The Lusaka Securities Exchange All Share Index is also the world’s top performer in 2025, up nearly 56% in local currency terms. When measured in U.S. dollars, the rally is even stronger at 84%, with only Ghana’s index showing higher gains. The surge is being fueled largely by Copperbelt Energy Corp. Plc (CEC), the company that… Read More Here

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Africa Poised to Become Global Hub for Critical Minerals and Industrial Growth

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Africa Poised to Lead Global Critical Minerals Market with Strategic Industrial Transformation African nations have the opportunity to leverage their critical mineral resources to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture far greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value chain. A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Africa, titled “Africa’s Critical Minerals Moment: A Strategic Blueprint for Sovereign, Sustainable, and Scalable Growth”, highlights the continent’s potential as a central player in the global critical minerals market, as demand is expected to more than double by 2040. Africa hosts some… Read More Here

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Kipushi Debottlenecking Program Completed Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget

August 28, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

Kipushi concentrator throughput rate increased by 20%, setting new production records Record 1,052 tonnes of zinc produced in 24 hours, equivalent to an annualized rate of over 340,000 tonnes Off-take agreement signed with Mercuria for up to one-third of high-grade zinc production Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced yesterday that the debottlenecking program at the ultra-high-grade Kipushi Zinc Mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was recently completed both ahead of schedule and under budget. Zinc production from the Kipushi concentrator has significantly… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining Warns of Geopolitical Risks Despite Record Earnings Surge

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Zijin Mining Reports Record Profits but Flags Geopolitical and Resource Nationalism Risks China’s Zijin Mining Group Co., the world’s third-largest metals producer by market value, has warned that geopolitical tensions and rising resource nationalism could challenge its overseas expansion, even as it posts record financial results. The copper and gold giant said that “global uncertainties have become unprecedented”, citing growing competition among major powers for critical minerals. This “high-intensity confrontation,” it warned, could weigh on future revenues, profitability, and new international projects. Zijin has rapidly risen to become one of… Read More Here

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US Expands Critical Minerals List to Include Copper, Potash, and Silicon

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

US Government Adds Copper, Potash, and Silicon to Critical Minerals List in Major 2025 Update The US government has proposed adding copper, potash, and silicon to its critical minerals list, marking the most significant revision since the list’s inception in 2018. The update, conducted every three years under the Energy Act of 2020, now includes 54 minerals. Six minerals—copper, silicon, potash, silver, lead, and rhenium—were proposed for addition, while two, tellurium and arsenic, were removed. Copper and silicon were added due to the severe economic risks posed by potential supply… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Announces Stage Two Dewatering of Kakula Mine to Commence Imminently

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and CEO Marna Cloete provided an update on dewatering and rehabilitation activities at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex following seismic activity at the Kakula Mine. The mine team implemented a three-stage plan to dewater affected areas. Stage One, stabilizing and maintaining water levels, has been completed, restoring access to all currently reachable sections. Stage Two, which involves installing high-capacity submersible pumps and permanent surface infrastructure on the eastern side of the mine, is underway. Two of the pumps are operational, with the remaining two expected… Read More Here

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FQM Shelves Plan to Sell Zambian Copper Stakes After $1B Gold-Streaming Deal

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

First Quantum Minerals Retains Zambian Copper Assets Following $1 Billion Gold-Streaming Transaction First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has abandoned plans to sell minority stakes in its Zambian copper mines after a $1 billion gold-streaming deal alleviated balance sheet pressures. Earlier this year, the company had considered divesting minority interests in its Kansanshi and Sentinel operations in Zambia, following the forced closure of its flagship Cobre Panama mine in late 2023. Chief Executive Officer Tristan Pascall said the recent agreement to sell part of Kansanshi’s gold output to Royal Gold Inc. has… Read More Here

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Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance

Mopani Copper Mines Launches Water Purification System to Provide Safe Drinking Water Underground Mopani Copper Mines Plc has launched the first phase of its Water Purification System, ensuring miners have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water underground. The system features PXD glass medium filters, water tanks, and automated chlorinators for effective purification. Water flows through a 1,000-litre tank, passes through the filters, and is stored in a 10,000-litre tank for optimal treatment and storage. “This water is treated first at our main treatment plant and then further purified through… Read More Here