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MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in First Half of 2026 1 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in First Half of 2026

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MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in H1 2026 as Expansion Drives Growth MMG’s Kinsevere copper operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered strong production growth in the first half of 2026, producing 33,800 tonnes of copper cathodes, up 33% compared with the same period last year. The improved performance reflects the continued ramp-up of the Kinsevere Expansion Project, which has strengthened the mine’s processing capacity and supported higher copper output. Kinsevere produced 16,820 tonnes of copper cathodes in the first quarter, representing a 44% year-on-year… Read More Here
DRC Cobalt Quotas Cut Glencore Production by 51% as Copper Output Surges 2 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

DRC Cobalt Quotas Cut Glencore Production by 51% as Copper Output Surges

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DRC Cobalt Quotas Cut Glencore Production 51% as Copper Output Jumps 66% in 2026 Glencore’s cobalt production from its Democratic Republic of Congo operations fell by 51% in the first half of 2026, as the country’s export quota system prompted the mining company to prioritise copper production and retain more cobalt in solution. Glencore produced 8,700 tonnes of cobalt from its Congolese operations during the first six months of the year, down from 17,700 tonnes during the same period in 2025. The decline was primarily linked to the DRC government’s… Read More Here
MMG Discovers Major Copper-Silver Deposit Near Khoemacau Mine in Botswana 3 Corporate News Copper International New Mining Projects 

MMG Discovers Major Copper-Silver Deposit Near Khoemacau Mine in Botswana

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MMG Discovers 1.4Mt Copper and 90Moz Silver Deposit Near Khoemacau Mine in Botswana MMG has announced the discovery of a significant new copper-silver deposit at its Khoemacau operation in Botswana, strengthening the mine’s long-term growth prospects and potentially extending its operating life by several years. The Kgwebe deposit, located approximately six kilometres from the Zone 5 mine currently being developed and mined, is estimated to contain 1.4 million tonnes of copper and 90 million ounces of silver. The discovery is expected to significantly increase Khoemacau’s mineral resource base. MMG said… Read More Here
Jubilee Receives Two Binding Offers for Major Zambia Waste Project 4 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Receives Two Binding Offers for Major Zambia Waste Project

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Jubilee Metals Receives Two Binding Offers for Zambia Waste Project to Accelerate Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals Group has received two binding offers for the outright acquisition of its Large Waste Project (LWP) in Zambia, potentially allowing the company to unlock significant capital and redirect investment towards its existing copper operations. The London- and Johannesburg-listed metals producer said both offers represent a substantial premium to the project’s original acquisition price. Jubilee plans to select a preferred buyer and finalise definitive transaction agreements within the next two weeks. The two prospective… Read More Here
DRC Copper Export Ban Highlights Growing Global Supply Concerns 5 Mining in DRC Copper Economy 

DRC Copper Export Ban Highlights Growing Global Supply Concerns

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DRC Copper Export Ban Sends Prices Higher as Global Supply Concerns Intensify The Democratic Republic of Congo’s decision to immediately ban exports of copper and cobalt concentrates has triggered a sharp reaction in global copper markets, highlighting how sensitive the metal has become to potential supply disruptions. Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange surged following the announcement, with three-month copper reaching a six-month high of $14,369.50 per tonne, while the cash price climbed to a record $14,453.60 per tonne. However, the market response was driven more by concerns over… Read More Here
Cobre Panama Restart Hopes Grow as Activity Resumes at Major Copper Mine 6 International Copper Corporate News 

Cobre Panama Restart Hopes Grow as Activity Resumes at Major Copper Mine

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Cobre Panama Restart Hopes Rise as First Quantum Mine Activity Resumes and Panama Weighs Reopening Hopes of restarting First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panama copper mine are gaining momentum as thousands of workers return to the site to support preservation, maintenance and other activities while the Panamanian government considers the mine’s future. Cobre Panama has remained shut since 2023, when Panama’s Supreme Court declared First Quantum’s mining contract unconstitutional following widespread protests over environmental and governance concerns. The latest developments suggest the government is becoming more open to a potential restart.… Read More Here
Trafigura Expands Role in DRC’s Mineral Logistics and Processing 7 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News Transport and Logistics 

Trafigura Expands Role in DRC’s Mineral Logistics and Processing

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Trafigura Expands DRC Role in Copper and Cobalt Logistics, Processing and Lobito Corridor Trafigura is strengthening its role in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt and copper value chains, with a growing focus on logistics, responsible mineral sourcing and the development of local processing capacity. The commodities trader is working with the Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and international partners to establish more integrated supply chains for Congolese critical minerals. The strategy aims to improve traceability while connecting local production with major global markets. A key part of Trafigura’s involvement… Read More Here
DRC’s 2,000MW Power Shortfall Threatens Copper and Cobalt Processing in Katanga 8 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Electricity 

DRC’s 2,000MW Power Shortfall Threatens Copper and Cobalt Processing in Katanga

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DRC Faces 2,000MW Power Deficit Threatening Copper and Cobalt Processing in Grand Katanga The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an electricity deficit of more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) in the Grand Katanga region, creating a major obstacle to the expansion of copper and cobalt processing, according to Mines Minister Sakombi Molendo. The shortage is particularly concerning for the DRC’s mining industry, which depends heavily on reliable electricity to operate processing plants and expand value addition. The Grand Katanga region, home to some of the country’s largest copper and cobalt… Read More Here
Patriot Resources Begins Copper Exploration at New Mkushi Licence in Zambia 9 Mining in Zambia Copper Exploration New Mining Projects 

Patriot Resources Begins Copper Exploration at New Mkushi Licence in Zambia

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Patriot Resources Identifies Promising Copper Geology at New Zambia Exploration Licence Australian mining company Patriot Resources has completed its first site visit and reconnaissance geological mapping programme at a newly acquired exploration licence in Zambia’s Mkushi area, identifying geological features comparable to those associated with the Fishtie/Kashime copper deposit. Licence 33543-HQ-LEL covers approximately 16.15 square kilometres and is located about 12 km north of Mkushi, roughly 17 km along strike from the Fishtie/Kashime copper deposit. The mapping programme was conducted between July 31 and August 3, shortly after Patriot acquired… Read More Here
ARSP Tightens Subcontracting Checks at MMG Kinsevere to Protect Local Businesses 10 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Governance 

ARSP Tightens Subcontracting Checks at MMG Kinsevere to Protect Local Businesses

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DRC’s ARSP Intensifies Subcontracting Audits to Combat Front Companies in Mining The Subcontracting Regulatory Authority in the Private Sector (ARSP) has completed a compliance audit at MMG Kinsevere SARL in Haut-Katanga, as the regulator steps up efforts to ensure Congolese companies gain greater access to mining-sector subcontracting opportunities. ARSP Director General Beleshayi Kasanda Juan Ted said the authority is adopting a stronger approach to compliance monitoring, including closer examination of companies’ accounting records to identify potential front companies and other practices designed to circumvent subcontracting regulations. Focus on Subcontracting Compliance… Read More Here

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