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CMOC Targets Double-Digit Copper Growth as Prices Boost Profits

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

CMOC Plans Up to 11% Copper Output Growth in 2026 as Record Prices Lift Earnings Major Chinese mining company CMOC Group is targeting double-digit copper production growth in 2026, buoyed by a strong rally in copper prices that significantly lifted profits, while maintaining its cobalt production guidance following record output last year. In a filing to the stock exchange on Thursday, the Henan-based miner said copper production is expected to reach between 760,000 tonnes and 820,000 tonnes in 2026, representing an increase of up to 11 per cent compared with… Read More Here

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KCM Achieves RMAP Conformance at Nkana Refinery

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

KCM’s Nkana Refinery Earns RMAP Conformance, Strengthening Zambia’s Responsible Copper Supply Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has recorded a major milestone in its drive for operational excellence and global market competitiveness following the successful completion of the Responsible Mineral Assurance Process (RMAP) assessment at the Nkana Copper Refinery. The assessment, conducted from 29 to 30 September 2025, was completed with no corrective actions required, according to the initial draft report. This marks a significant improvement from the 2023 audit, which resulted in the loss of the refinery’s London Metal Exchange (LME)… Read More Here

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Rome Resources Advances Post-MRE Drilling at Bisie North Project in DRC

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Rome Resources Continues Drilling at Bisie North as Tin and Copper Mineralisation Extends at Depth AIM-listed Rome Resources has reported that two drill rigs are currently operating at its Bisie North Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the company advances its post-maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) drilling programme. One rig is operating at the Mont Agoma prospect, while the second is active at the Kalayi prospect, in line with the drilling programme announced on 23 December 2025. The company’s maiden MRE confirmed that both prospects form part… Read More Here

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FQM Backs Panama Plan to Process Stockpiled Ore at Cobre Panama Mine

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

First Quantum Welcomes Panama Move to Allow Stockpile Processing at Cobre Panama Copper Mine Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals has welcomed a proposal by Panama President José Raúl Mulino to allow the removal and processing of stockpiled ore at the company’s shuttered Cobre Panama copper mine, one of the largest open-pit copper operations in the world. In a statement issued on Thursday, First Quantum said that processing the existing ore stockpiles would help mitigate environmental and operational risks, particularly those associated with acid rock drainage, while ensuring a steady supply… Read More Here

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Mining Reforms Put Zambia on Track for Copper Production Milestone

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Constance

Zambia’s Mining Sector Accelerates Toward 2031 Copper Production Target The Government of Zambia has expressed confidence that the country will achieve its national target of producing three million metric tonnes of copper annually by 2031, citing sustained policy reforms and renewed momentum in the mining sector. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr Hapenga Kabeta, said the optimism is driven by progressive policy measures, the revitalisation of major mining operations, growing investor confidence, and expansion projects being implemented by several mining companies across the country. Dr… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine Hits First Production

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine Launches Production, Poised to Become a Leading Platinum-Group Metals Producer Ivanhoe Mines has officially opened the Platreef Mine in Limpopo Province, South Africa, achieving its first production of platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, nickel, and copper concentrate. The development of the Platreef Mine continues to advance rapidly as global demand for precious and base metals reaches new highs. Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland emphasized the significance of the project, describing the Platreef orebody as “once-in-a-generation” due to its scale, thickness, and mechanization potential. Unlike typical South… Read More Here

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DRC’s Gécamines Buys 100,000 Tonnes of Copper from Tenke Fungurume

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Gécamines Launches Copper Trading Operations with Landmark Purchase from Tenke Fungurume Congo’s state-owned mining company, Gécamines, announced on Monday that it has exercised its contractual right to purchase 100,000 tonnes of copper from the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) operation, majority-owned by China’s CMOC. The transaction represents 20 per cent of TFM’s annual copper output, in line with Gécamines’ equity stake in the mine. According to Gécamines, deliveries will be spread throughout the year, with the copper volumes destined for export to the United States market. The company said the sales… Read More Here

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Chile Forecasts Stable Copper Production in 2026, Says Sonami

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Chile Copper Output Expected at Up to 5.7 Million Tons in 2026 as Prices Forecast at $4.50 per Pound Chile’s copper production is projected to range between 5.5 million and 5.7 million metric tons in 2026, according to the country’s national mining association, Sonami. The association, which represents Chile’s mining companies, also forecast an average copper price of $4.50 per pound for the year. The outlook reflects expectations of steady global demand and continued operational stability across the sector. Chile remains the world’s largest copper producer, with the metal playing… Read More Here

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Critical Metals Secures £2.1 Million Loan to Advance Molulu Copper-Cobalt Project

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Critical Metals Secures £2.1 Million Financing from NIU Invest to Drive Molulu Copper and Cobalt Project NIU Invest SE, the majority shareholder of Critical Metals, has extended a £2.1 million loan (approximately $2.84 million) to support the company’s operations, particularly at its Molulu copper and cobalt project in Haut-Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The financing was announced on December 31, 2025. The loan carries an annual interest rate of 10% and has an 18-month maturity, with interest payable at the end of the term. Structured as a convertible bond,… Read More Here

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DRC and Zambia Gain from Copper Price Boom as Global Demand Surges

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Copper Prices Above $13,000 a Ton Deliver Economic Windfall for Congo and Zambia The Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia are benefiting from a sharp rally in global copper prices, providing both countries with a significant economic boost at a time of rising global demand for the metal. Copper, a cornerstone of export earnings and government revenue for both nations, has surged nearly 50% since January 2025, surpassing US$13,000 per metric ton for the first time. The price rally has been partly fuelled by concerns over potential United States tariffs… Read More Here