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Arc Minerals Resolves All Zambia Legal Disputes to Refocus on Copper Exploration Growth

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Constance

Arc Minerals Ends All Zambia Litigation Through Comprehensive Settlement, Clearing Path for Copper Exploration Expansion London-listed Arc Minerals has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement that fully resolves all outstanding legal disputes involving the company and several related entities in Zambia. The agreement brings to a close multiple litigation proceedings that had been ongoing across various Zambian courts and tribunals, allowing the company to focus on advancing its copper exploration and development projects in Zambia and Botswana. Comprehensive settlement agreement reached The settlement was signed between Arc Minerals, Handa Resources, Unico… Read More Here

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KCM Accelerates Recovery with US$600 Million Investment and Renewed Focus on Safety, Growth, and Copper Production

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Constance

Konkola Copper Mines Invests US$600 Million in Revitalization as Leadership Targets 300,000 Tonnes Copper Output by 2031 Konkola Copper Mines Group CEO Deshnee Naidoo has praised employees for their commitment and dedication, expressing confidence in the company’s recovery and long-term growth strategy during a Town Hall Meeting held at the Mine Club. The meeting focused on reinforcing safety standards, improving operational performance, and updating employees on the company’s ongoing transformation and revitalization agenda. Leadership emphasizes safety and accountability Addressing employees, Ms. Naidoo stressed the importance of teamwork, accountability, and continuous… Read More Here

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Jinchuan Probe Flags Suspected Financial Misconduct at Congo Mining Unit

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Constance

Jinchuan Investigates Alleged $145 Million Irregular Payments at DRC’s Copper-Cobalt Mine Jinchuan Group International Resources Co says an independent investigation has identified approximately $145 million in suspected irregular payments linked to its copper and cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investigation focused on Ruashi Mine, where the company said former local employees may have exploited weak procurement and payment controls between 2019 and 2024 through questionable supplier transactions, cash payments, and disputed invoices. In a filing released late Friday, Jinchuan said investigators reviewed financial transactions during a… Read More Here

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FQM Contributes $3.46 Billion to Zambia’s Economy in 2025

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Constance

First Quantum Minerals Reports $3.46 Billion Economic Contribution to Zambia Through Taxes, Jobs and Procurement in 2025 Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has reported a total economic contribution of approximately $3.46 billion to Zambia in 2025, according to its latest Tax Transparency and Economic Contributions Report. The report highlights the company’s significant role in the Zambian economy through taxation, employment, procurement, and community investment activities across its mining operations. During the year, First Quantum Minerals employed more than 12,000 people in Zambia and engaged over 11,500 contractors, while also… Read More Here

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KCM Restarts Chingola “B” Mine After 18-Year Shutdown in Major Zambia Copper Expansion Push

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Constance

Konkola Copper Mines Restarts Chingola B Mine After 18 Years as Zambia Targets 3 Million Ton Copper Output by 2031 Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has resumed mining operations at its Chingola “B” Mine, marking the restart of activity after 18 years of closure. The move forms part of Zambia’s broader strategy to significantly scale up copper production as the country targets more than 3 million tonnes of annual output by 2031. The Chingola B Mine is located within the larger Nchanga mining complex and is expected to play a key… Read More Here

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KCC Inaugurates One-Stop Shop and Customs Office to Modernise Mining Administration in the DRC

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Constance

Kamoto Copper Company Launches One-Stop Customs Facility to Streamline Mining Operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo On 19 May, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a joint venture between Glencore, Gécamines, and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, officially inaugurated a new one-stop shop and customs office aimed at modernising and streamlining administrative processes in the country’s mining sector. The launch event brought together government officials, technical institutions, and industry stakeholders, underscoring growing efforts to improve transparency, efficiency, and governance within the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining industry.… Read More Here

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Kibara Minerals to Export 9 Tonnes of Copper from DRC’s Tshopo Province to Hong Kong

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Constance

DRC’s Kibara Minerals Plans Export of 9 Tonnes of Copper from Tshopo to Hong Kong Nine tonnes of copper produced in Lubutu, located in the Tshopo Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are set to be exported to Hong Kong following completion of legal and tax procedures, according to a statement attributed to mining company Kibara Minerals. Company representative Johnny Makundo said the shipment will proceed once all regulatory requirements are fulfilled, including payment of duties to the provincial treasury. “We plan to export nine tonnes of copper… Read More Here

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Copper and Tin Rally While Cobalt and Nickel Decline in Latest Global Mining Price Update

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Constance

Global Mining Prices: Copper and Tin Rise as Cobalt, Nickel and Germanium Fall (May 18–23, 2026) International mining commodity price lists for the period of May 18 to May 23, 2026, show mixed movements across key metals, with strong gains in copper and tin, moderate increases in gold and aluminum, and declines in cobalt, nickel, and germanium. Metals posting gains Copper recorded one of the strongest increases, rising from $13,024.25 to $13,681.93 per ton, reflecting sustained demand in industrial and energy transition sectors. Tin also posted a significant gain, climbing… Read More Here

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Sinomine Seeks $764 Million to Expand African Lithium and Copper Projects

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Constance

China’s Sinomine Raises Up to $764 Million for Zimbabwe Lithium and Zambia Copper Projects Chinese mining and battery materials company Sinomine Resource Group Co. is seeking to raise up to 5.2 billion yuan ($764 million) through a private placement to support the expansion of its critical minerals projects in Africa and China. According to a stock exchange filing released Tuesday, the funds will be used to finance the company’s lithium sulfate project in Zimbabwe, accelerate development of its Kitumba copper mine in Zambia, support a cesium and rubidium project in… Read More Here

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FQM Highlights $3.5 Billion Economic Loss From Cobre Panamá Suspension

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Constance

Cobre Panamá Mine Closure Costs Panama Billions, First Quantum Says First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) says the suspension of its Cobre Panamá copper mine has cost Panama an estimated $3.5 billion in lost economic contribution over the past two years, highlighting the growing financial impact of the prolonged shutdown. In its 2025 Tax Transparency and Economic Contributions Report, the Canadian mining company said it contributed $4.1 billion across its operating jurisdictions last year, bringing its total direct economic contribution to governments over the past eight years to $9.6 billion. Zambia… Read More Here