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MMG Reports Rising Copper Losses from Informal Mining at Las Bambas Site in Peru 1

MMG Raises Estimate of Copper Lost to Informal Mining at Peru’s Las Bambas to 90,000 Tons Chinese-owned MMG Ltd. has increased its estimate of copper extracted by informal miners within its Las Bambas concession in Peru, revealing escalating challenges at one of the world’s largest copper operations. According to the company’s latest disclosures and responses to Bloomberg, an estimated 90,000 metric tons of copper have been removed over the past 15 years from land designated for MMG’s next open pit, known as Sulfobamba. This marks a rise from a previous… Read More Here

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Africa Finance Corp to Launch Bids for Zambia-Angola Railway Linking Copper Mines to Lobito Port

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 Constance

New Zambia-Angola Railway to Boost Copper Exports and Create Jobs, Says Africa Finance Corp The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) plans to issue bids in the coming months for the construction of a new railway connecting Zambia’s copper-rich region to the Angolan port of Lobito, a move set to strengthen regional trade and infrastructure. According to Samaila Zubairu, AFC President, the tender will be divided into three parts, covering: Construction of rail links in Zambia, Construction of rail links in Angola, and Provision of rolling stock and railway systems. Groundbreaking for… Read More Here

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DRC and Hydro-Link Sign $1.5 Billion Deal to Power Mining Belt with Angolan Hydropower

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Constance

DRC Partners with Hydro-Link in $1.5 Billion Project to Supply 1,200MW of Clean Energy to Copper and Cobalt Mines The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a $1.5 billion preliminary agreement with Hydro-Link, a unit of Symbion Power, to construct a major 1,160-kilometer (720-mile) electricity transmission line connecting Angola’s hydropower plants to Congo’s key copper and cobalt mining region. Once complete, the project will deliver up to 1,200 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy to the DRC’s mining heartland—helping reduce reliance on costly and polluting diesel generators that many… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Kwacha Surges to 2025 Highs as Copper Boom Fuels Investor Confidence

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Constance

Zambian Kwacha Becomes Africa’s Best-Performing Currency in 2025 Amid Copper Price Rally The Zambian kwacha continued its impressive rally on Thursday, gaining more than 3% against the U.S. dollar—its strongest single-day advance in months. The currency has now appreciated over 21% since the start of the year, earning the distinction of being Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025. This sharp ascent reflects a resurgence of investor confidence in Zambia’s economy, powered primarily by robust fundamentals in the copper sector and steady progress in macroeconomic management. Key Drivers of the Kwacha’s Strength… Read More Here

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Surging Copper Prices Position DRC and Zambia for Major Revenue Growth Amid Global Supply Crunch

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 Constance

Copper Prices Hit 17-Month High, Boosting Economic Prospects for DRC and Zambia Global copper prices have soared to their highest levels in 17 months, creating new economic opportunities for Africa’s top producers—the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia. As global supply disruptions and speculative investment fuel a rally in the red metal, both nations are poised to benefit from a surge in export revenues and renewed investor confidence. Copper prices climbed by 3.45% on October 13, 2025, reaching $10,775 per metric ton, the highest level since May 2024.… Read More Here

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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