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Buenassa and Gécamines Compete for Control of Chemaf Mining Assets

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Chemaf Sale Highlights Clash Over Mining Sovereignty and Critical Minerals Strategy in the DRC In Katanga, the future of the Chemaf mining company has emerged as one of the most sensitive and closely watched issues in the Congolese mining sector. The contest between Buenassa and state-owned Gécamines reflects two competing visions of mining sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of Congo, against a backdrop of intensifying global competition for critical minerals, particularly copper and cobalt. Buenassa recently announced that it was seeking financial support to acquire a strategic local mining asset… Read More Here

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Copper and Cobalt Outlook Brightens for the DRC as Supply Risks Shape 2026 Markets

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Copper Hits Record Highs and Cobalt Surges as DRC Supply Decisions Shape 2026 Price Outlook Amid operational disruptions and policy-driven supply constraints, market specialists expect the balance between global supply and demand to remain the key driver of copper and cobalt price trends in 2026. These developments are being closely monitored by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s leading producers of both metals. Copper prices reached new all-time highs at the start of 2026, extending a strong upward trajectory that began in 2025. While cobalt has… Read More Here

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BHP Raises 2026 Copper Output Forecast After Record Half-Year Performance

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Constance

BHP Boosts 2026 Copper Production Guidance as Prices Surge and Operations Hit Records Mining major BHP has raised its 2026 copper production guidance following a record operational performance across its copper and iron-ore assets in the half-year ended December 31, supported by a significantly stronger copper price environment. Copper prices increased by 32% year-on-year during the period, prompting BHP to lift its group copper production guidance for the 2026 financial year to between 1.9-million and 2-million tonnes, from the previous range of 1.8-million to 2-million tonnes. “BHP delivered another half… Read More Here

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Barrick Selects Metso Flotation Technology for Lumwana Expansion

January 23, 2026January 27, 2026 Constance

Barrick Chooses Metso’s Concorde Cell Flotation Technology for Lumwana Copper Expansion in Zambia Global gold and copper producer Barrick Mining Corporation has selected Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology for its Lumwana copper mine expansion project in Zambia. The Concorde Cell flotation cells will be deployed alongside Metso’s TankCell technology, which Barrick had previously chosen for the project. The combined solution is expected to optimise the processing flowsheet and enhance overall metallurgical performance. Metso said its high-intensity Concorde Cell technology is specifically designed to treat complex orebodies, delivering improved efficiency and… Read More Here

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Koryx Copper Closes C$46 Million Bought-Deal Financing and Announces Namibian Placement

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Koryx Copper Raises Over C$46 Million in Bought-Deal Financing to Advance Haib Copper Project Canadian copper developer Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought-deal private placement, issuing a total of 18.8 million common shares for gross proceeds exceeding C$46 million, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option. The offering was led by Stifel Canada as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate that included Beacon Securities, Haywood Securities, Research Capital, Red Cloud Securities, Canaccord Genuity, and BMO Capital Markets. In addition to the bought deal,… Read More Here

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Khoemacau Delivers Strong Fourth-Quarter Copper Production and Cost Performance

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Khoemacau Copper Mining Boosts Q4 2025 Output on Higher Grades and Lower Costs Khoemacau Copper Mining delivered a strong operational performance in the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2025, producing 10,993 tonnes of copper in concentrate, an 8 percent increase compared with the corresponding period in 2024. According to MMG Limited’s Fourth Quarter Production Report for the three months ended 31 December 2025, the improved quarterly outcome was driven by higher ore grades and stronger metallurgical recoveries. The average ore milled grade increased to 1.60 percent, up from 1.49 percent… Read More Here

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Zambia and France Explore Strategic Mining Partnership to Boost Economic Growth

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Zambia and France Discuss Mining Collaboration to Enhance Value Addition and Investment Zambia and France are exploring a strategic partnership in the mining sector aimed at boosting economic growth and local value addition. The discussions followed a courtesy call by the French Ambassador to Zambia, H.E. Thomas Rossignol, on the Permanent Secretary of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Lusaka. Ambassador Rossignol highlighted France’s readiness to support Zambia with technical expertise, loans, and investment to develop the country’s rich mineral resources. “France is ready… Read More Here

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MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SPENDING PLANS UNVEILED AS FQM REPORTS 2025 COPPER PRODUCTION FIGURES

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Constance

Copper production at First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi mine in Solwezi rose by almost 6 percent to 181,000 tonnes last year – the highest production since 2021 – according to preliminary figures from the company release to investors this week. The company also unveiled a multi-million-dollar capital investment programme for its Zambian operations over the next three years, a move expected to benefit local suppliers, contractors and host communities. Kansanshi’s output for 2025 increased by 10,000 tonnes compared with the 171,000 tonnes produced in 2024, boosted by 25,000 tonnes of production… Read More Here

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KCM Launches “Manja Pamodzi Na 18,000KT” Campaign to Boost Copper Production

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Konkola Copper Mines Launches Campaign to Promote Safe, Collaborative Copper Production in Zambia Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched the “Manja Pamodzi Na 18,000KT” campaign, a company-wide initiative to promote safe, sustainable, and collaborative copper production across all its operations. The campaign was unveiled during the Best Slogan Award Ceremony at KCM’s Corporate Office in Chingola. Director of Mining, Mr Praveen Sharma, noted that the slogan serves as a motivational tool, reinforcing shared responsibility among employees and business partners while inspiring performance. Mr Sharma explained that the campaign aligns with… Read More Here

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Copper Boosts Zambia’s Stock Market to Global Top Performers

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Zambia’s Lusaka Securities Exchange Among World’s Best-Performing Markets on Copper Rally Thanks to soaring copper prices, Zambia now boasts one of the world’s best-performing stock markets, highlighting the nation’s growing prominence in global financial circles. The Lusaka Securities Exchange (LSE) benchmark index has risen approximately 17% in U.S. dollar terms in 2026, trailing only Bulgaria among global stock markets. Other markets posting double-digit gains include Colombia, South Korea, and Turkey, while Nigeria recorded an 8% increase. The rally reflects Zambia’s primary export commodity, copper, which has surged to consecutive record… Read More Here