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Jubilee Updates Molefe Mine Plan to Boost Copper Production and Efficiency in Zambia 1

Jubilee Optimizes Molefe Mine Plan to Deliver Stable Copper Output and Accelerate Growth in Zambia Zambia-focused integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee has announced an updated near-term mine plan at its Molefe mine, following encouraging results from the Phase 1 drilling and trenching programme. “This marks another important milestone in Jubilee’s transition toward becoming a resource-backed copper producer. The implementation of a structured mine plan at Molefe provides a clear pathway to sustainable and scalable production,” said Jubilee CEO Leon Coetzer. Operations at Molefe continue to perform well and… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News

Virtus Minerals to Restart Chemaf’s Cobalt and Copper Mines in the DRC After Regulatory Approval

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 Constance

US Firm Virtus Minerals Secures Regulatory Approval to Restart Chemaf Mines, Boosting DRC’s Cobalt and Copper Production US-based Virtus Minerals announced it is moving to restart the Chemaf cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after securing full regulatory approval. This marks the first acquisition of operating mines under the US–Congo minerals partnership, following a series of offtake agreements. Virtus stated that its immediate focus will be on inventory verification, technical and operational assessments, and restart planning across Chemaf’s asset portfolio, with timelines dependent on the… Read More Here

Corporate News Copper Mining in DRC

Ivanhoe Mines Updates Kamoa-Kakula Copper Production Guidance Amid Technical Optimisation

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 Constance

Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex Revises 2026–2027 Output, Targets 500,000+ Tonnes from 2028 SX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has released an updated independent technical report for the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report incorporates changes to the mine design and extraction sequence and applies conservative geotechnical parameters to ensure long-term safety and operational stability. As a result, Ivanhoe has revised its production guidance for the complex to 290,000–330,000 tonnes of copper anodes in 2026 and 380,000–420,000 tonnes in 2027. The company expects annualised production to exceed 500,000 tonnes from… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects

Prospect Resources Confirms Expanding Copper System at West Mwombezhi in Zambia

April 4, 2026April 5, 2026 Constance

Prospect Resources Reports Strong Copper Drill Results at Mumbezhi Project as Maiden Resource Estimate Targets 2026 Australian mining company Prospect Resources Limited has received final assay results from Phase 2 diamond drilling at the West Mwombezhi prospect within the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, confirming the presence of a continuous near-surface copper sulphide system extending for more than one kilometer along strike. The latest drilling campaign has delivered several new mineralized intersections, including: These results strengthen the geological case for a growing copper system at West Mwombezhi and support the… Read More Here

International Copper

Chile’s Copper Production Falls to Nine-Year Low, Highlighting Global Supply Pressures

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Constance

Chile Records Lowest Monthly Copper Output in Nearly Nine Years Amid Ore Grade Challenges Chile, the world’s largest copper producer, reported its lowest monthly copper output in almost nine years, reflecting ongoing challenges from declining ore grades and underperformance at key mines. Production totaled 378,554 metric tons in February, down 8.5% from January and 4.8% compared with February of last year, according to figures released by the national statistics agency. This is the lowest monthly output since March 2017, when a strike temporarily halted operations at Escondida Mine, one of… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News

Glencore Bets on DRC Operations to Drive Copper and Cobalt Growth Strategy

March 31, 2026April 6, 2026 Constance

Glencore Expands Focus on DRC Copper and Cobalt Assets as It Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Copper Output by 2028 Glencore is intensifying its investment focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of a long-term strategy to become one of the world’s leading copper producers without relying on large-scale mergers. The company recently ended merger discussions with Rio Tinto that could have created the world’s largest mining group. Instead, Glencore has opted to strengthen its balance sheet and sharpen its portfolio around high-demand transition metals, particularly… Read More Here

International Copper Exploration New Mining Projects

Botswana Minerals Launches Phase 1 Exploration Programme at Ngamiland Copper Licences

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Constance

Botswana Minerals Begins Phase 1 Work to Identify Drill Targets at Prospective Copper Projects in Botswana’s Damara Belt London- and Botswana-listed Botswana Minerals has commenced its Phase 1 exploration programme at its highly prospective copper licences in Ngamiland, where the company controls significant land holdings in the underexplored north-eastern extension of the Damara Belt. The immediate objective of the programme is to refine and prioritise the most promising exploration targets across the licence package, while defining geophysical survey priorities that will support the identification of high-confidence drilling locations. The outcome… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Governance

President Hichilema Credits KCM Revival for Boosting Zambia’s Economic Recovery

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema Highlights Mining Sector Recovery as Economic Reforms Boost Copperbelt Growth President Hakainde Hichilema says the economic reforms implemented by his administration are beginning to yield positive results, marked by increased activity in the mining sector, particularly on the Copperbelt. President Hichilema noted that the Copperbelt had previously experienced a decline in economic activity due to reduced operations in the mining industry. However, he pointed to the resumption of operations by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and other mining firms as clear evidence of the success of the government’s… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Economy

Zambia Set to Surpass 1 Million Tonnes of Copper Production in 2026

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 Constance

Zambia Copper Production to Break 1 Million Tonnes in 2026 Driven by Canadian-Owned Mines Zambia is on track to produce over 1 million tonnes of copper in 2026, a record milestone driven by expanded output from its largest Canadian-owned operations, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has confirmed. Last year, Zambia recorded its highest-ever production of nearly 890,346 tonnes, and Kabuswe told reporters in Lusaka in January that “this year, without a doubt, we will exceed one million tonnes.” Copper remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy, accounting for roughly 70% of export… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Copper Economy

DRC Copper Production Hits 3.5 Million Tonnes in 2025 Amid Global Market Volatility

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Constance

DRC Copper Output Reaches 3.5M Tonnes in 2025 While International Prices Face Geopolitical Pressure Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo produced a total of 3,503,539 tonnes of copper in 2025, according to provisional data released by the Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning under the Ministry of Mines. The report indicates that all copper produced was sold, covering both exports and domestic pre-export processing, meaning total sales matched annual production. Monthly Production Trends Monthly statistics show that production peaked in July 2025 at 315,590 tonnes,… Read More Here