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ZCCM-IH Plans Commodity Trading Arm to Capture Greater Value from Zambia’s Mineral Output 1

Zambia’s ZCCM-IH to Launch Commodities Trading Strategy and Expand Royalty Model in Copper Sector ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is developing plans to establish a commodities trading function that would allow it to market its share of mineral production directly on international markets, according to Chief Executive Officer Kakenenwa Muyangwa. The strategy would enable the majority state-owned mining investment company to access physical volumes of output from its portfolio companies in proportion to its equity holdings and sell them independently. The move is designed to capture greater value as global competition… Read More Here

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Zambia Lifts Suspension on Mopani’s Mufulira Mine After Safety Upgrades

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Approves Resumption of Mopani Mufulira Underground Operations Following Safety Compliance Zambia’s Minerals Regulation Commission has authorized the immediate resumption of underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine after the company implemented enhanced safety measures. The regulator had suspended operations the previous week, citing non-compliance with safety regulations specifically, the requirement to maintain an accurate system for tracking all underground personnel. Compliance With Mining Regulation 218 In a statement issued Monday, the commission confirmed that Mopani had introduced new monitoring systems to meet regulatory standards. These measures include technology… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Copper Industry Expands Amid Rising Global Demand and Investment

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

Global Demand for Copper Accelerates Zambia’s Mining Growth as U.S., China and Other Powers Compete for Supply Rising global demand from the artificial intelligence, renewable energy, electric vehicle and defense industries has intensified competition for copper, a critical metal used in power grids, data centers and clean energy technologies. The surge in demand has heightened geopolitical interest in copper-producing countries, including Zambia. Major economies such as China, the United States, Canada, European nations, India and Gulf states are seeking to secure stable access to copper supplies. At the African Mining… Read More Here

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CEC Urges $12bn Energy Investment to Power Zambia’s 3 Million Tonnes Copper Production Goal

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Needs $12 Billion in Power Investment to Achieve 3 Million Tonnes Copper Target, Says CEC Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) Managing Director Owen Silavwe has called for accelerated private-sector investment in Zambia’s power sector, warning that expanded energy infrastructure is essential to achieving the country’s target of producing three million metric tonnes of copper annually by 2031. Speaking at the Zambia Country Showcase during the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Silavwe commended the government’s reform agenda, noting that recent policy measures in the mining and energy… Read More Here

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Zambia Suspends Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira Operations Over Safety Lapses

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Halts Mufulira Mine Operations at Mopani Copper Mines After Safety Violations Zambia’s mining regulator has suspended operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine after the company failed to account for all personnel working underground, the Minerals Regulation Commission said in a statement on Friday. The suspension follows a series of recent accidents at Mopani’s facilities and stems from non-compliance with safety regulations that require mines to maintain accurate records of all underground workers at any given time. “Operations will remain suspended until the mine rectifies all deficiencies identified in… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Awards US$35.25 Million Transport Contracts to Zambian Firms, Boosting Local Content and Jobs

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kansanshi Mining PLC has awarded employee transportation service contracts worth a combined US$35.25 million to four Zambian-owned companies, Quattro, Inzu, Temas, and Intertrek, in a move that underlines the mine’s commitment to strengthening local participation in Zambia’s mining value chain and creating sustainable economic opportunities in North-Western Province. The contracts, which will run for three years from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029, replace the previous one-year arrangements and provide contractors with greater operational certainty, long-term planning confidence, and improved access to investment opportunities. According to Kansanshi Mining PLC,… Read More Here

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Copper Prices Rebound as Global Demand Strengthens and DRC Eyes Strategic Gains

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 Constance0 comment

Copper Prices Recover in Early 2026 as Demand from Energy and Digital Sectors Accelerates After several weeks of decline, copper one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) most important mineral exports is showing a clear recovery on international markets at the start of February 2026. According to projections from the National Market Commission of the Congolese Ministry of Foreign Trade, copper prices are expected to average USD 13,347.90 per tonne for the period from February 9 to 14, 2026, up from USD 12,943 per tonne the previous week. This… Read More Here

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US Firm Virtus Minerals to Acquire Chemaf as Washington Strengthens Critical Minerals Strategy in the DRC

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

US-Backed Firm Virtus Minerals Moves to Acquire Congolese Copper and Cobalt Producer Chemaf A US-based company led by former military and intelligence officials has agreed to acquire Chemaf SA, a financially distressed Congolese copper and cobalt producer that has become central to Washington’s strategy to secure critical mineral supply chains. Virtus Minerals Inc. has reached an agreement to purchase Chemaf for an undisclosed amount and to assume all of the company’s liabilities, including significant debt. The transaction is expected to be accompanied by capital investments totaling up to US$750 million,… Read More Here

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U.S. Expands Strategic Footprint in Africa’s Critical Minerals Through Glencore Deal

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Constance

U.S.-Backed Orion Consortium Acquires 40% Stake in Glencore’s DRC Copper and Cobalt Assets The United States is strengthening its presence in Africa’s critical minerals sector after Glencore PLC agreed to sell a 40% stake in its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) copper and cobalt operations to the U.S.-backed Orion Critical Minerals Consortium (Orion CMC). The transaction, announced on Tuesday, values the assets at approximately $9 billion, including debt, and covers Glencore’s Mutanda Mining (MUMI) and Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) operations. These projects rank among the largest Western-owned producers of cobalt… Read More Here

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DRC to Export 100,000 Tonnes of Copper to the United States in Strategic Trade Shift

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

DRC Confirms 100,000-Tonne Copper Export to U.S., Signalling New Investment and Trade Strategy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed plans to export 100,000 metric tonnes of copper to the United States by the end of January, marking a significant shift in the country’s minerals trade strategy and a deepening of economic ties with Washington. The shipment follows the DRC government’s submission to U.S. authorities of a list of state-backed mining projects for potential American investment. The move underscores Kinshasa’s intention to leverage its vast mineral resources to attract… Read More Here