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FQM Welcomes Zambia’s 2025 Local Content Regulations 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

FQM Welcomes Zambia’s 2025 Local Content Regulations

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First Quantum Minerals Supports Zambia’s Local Content Rules to Boost Domestic Participation in Mining First Quantum Minerals has welcomed the Minerals Development (Preference for Zambian Goods and Services) Regulations, 2025, recently issued by the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, describing the measure as a positive step toward strengthening local participation in Zambia’s mining sector. The company, which has maintained a continuous investment presence in Zambia for nearly three decades, reaffirmed its support for initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for Zambian businesses throughout the mining value chain. First Quantum emphasized… Read More Here
FQM Expands Skills Development to Address Zambia’s Artisan Shortage 2 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Sponsored Content 

FQM Expands Skills Development to Address Zambia’s Artisan Shortage

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Zambia’s mining industry is entering one of its most ambitious phases, with government targets set to reach three million tonnes of annual copper production by 2030.  Achieving this milestone will require not only investment in new mines but also a steady supply of skilled technicians and artisans capable of operating and maintaining the advanced machinery that defines modern mining. Yet one of the most pressing challenges is the shortage of qualified and competent artisans. At Kansanshi Mining PLC— 80% owned by FQM and 20% owned by ZCCM-IH  —the shortage has… Read More Here
Mali Orders Return of $400 Million Gold Seized From Barrick as Mining Dispute Eases 3 International Corporate News Gold 

Mali Orders Return of $400 Million Gold Seized From Barrick as Mining Dispute Eases

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Malian Court Orders Return of Seized Gold to Barrick, Signaling Thaw in Mining Dispute A Malian court has ordered the return of three metric tons of gold, valued at approximately $400 million, that were seized nearly a year ago from Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex, according to Reuters. The ruling comes amid efforts by Mali’s military-led government, headed by General Assimi Goïta, to stabilize the country’s economy and project a more investor-friendly image as it pursues a proposed five-year presidential mandate against a backdrop of prolonged political instability. The bullion,… Read More Here
BHP and Rio Tinto Begin Trials of Australia’s First Battery-Electric Haul Trucks 4 International Corporate News Equipment & Technology 

BHP and Rio Tinto Begin Trials of Australia’s First Battery-Electric Haul Trucks

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BHP and Rio Tinto Launch Pilbara Trials of Cat 793 XE Battery-Electric Haul Trucks to Cut Mining Emissions Diversified mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have received Australia’s first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar mine, marking the start of on-site trials for Caterpillar’s zero-exhaust heavy haulage technology in the Pilbara region. The two trucks, supplied under a pioneering collaboration between BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar, will undergo commissioning before formal trials begin. The tests aim to evaluate whether battery-electric haulage can replace diesel in… Read More Here
Glencore Targets Major Copper Production Expansion as Operational Reset Gains Momentum 5 Copper Corporate News International 

Glencore Targets Major Copper Production Expansion as Operational Reset Gains Momentum

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Glencore Plans 1.6 Million Tonnes of Copper Output by 2035 Amid Global Supply Tightness Glencore has outlined an ambitious plan to lift its annual copper production to approximately 1.6 million tonnes by 2035, signaling a strategic shift aimed at reversing several years of declining output. Chief executive Gary Nagle told investors in London that the company expects its base copper business to surpass 1 million tonnes per year by the end of 2028, placing Glencore among the world’s top five copper producers. The production push comes as global miners accelerate… Read More Here
Barrick Advances Garamba Conservation Efforts with Second Reintroduction of White Rhinos 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Barrick Advances Garamba Conservation Efforts with Second Reintroduction of White Rhinos

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Barrick Reintroduces 24 White Rhinos to Garamba National Park in Major Conservation Milestone On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Barrick Gold carried out the second phase of its landmark white rhinoceros reintroduction programme in Garamba National Park, located in the Haut-Uélé province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event was attended by government officials, conservation leaders and international partners. From early morning, guests witnessed the arrival of the rhinos from South Africa, transported by aircraft and secured in specially designed wooden crates built to ensure maximum comfort and safety throughout… Read More Here
Mercuria Moves to Withdraw $500 Million in Copper Amid Looming Global Shortages 7 International Copper Corporate News 

Mercuria Moves to Withdraw $500 Million in Copper Amid Looming Global Shortages

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Mercuria Orders $500M Copper Withdrawal from LME as US Tariff Threat Fuels Global Supply Crunch Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. has ordered roughly $500 million worth of copper for withdrawal from warehouses supervised by the London Metal Exchange (LME), positioning itself ahead of a possible global supply squeeze driven by looming US tariffs. According to people familiar with the matter, Mercuria was the primary party behind requests to withdraw about 50,000 tons of copper from LME depots on Wednesday. The cancellations mark the largest removal of LME copper inventories in more… Read More Here
FQM Hands Major Mining Operations to Local Contractor Mineral Link in Zambia 8 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mining Equipment 

FQM Hands Major Mining Operations to Local Contractor Mineral Link in Zambia

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FQM Boosts Zambia Mining Local Content by Awarding Major Load-and-Haul Contract to Mineral Link First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia’s socio-economic development by expanding opportunities for local businesses and transferring key operational responsibilities to the Zambian-owned contractor Mineral Link Limited. This partnership signals a significant evolution in Zambia’s mining sector, shifting from traditional service provision to full contract mining. Mineral Link, a second-generation family business based in Chingola, will now manage enterprise load-and-haul operations previously handled internally by FQM. According… Read More Here
Mercuria and Gécamines Launch Copper and Cobalt Trading Venture in the DRC 9 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Mercuria and Gécamines Launch Copper and Cobalt Trading Venture in the DRC

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New Mercuria–Gécamines Joint Venture Aims to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports from the DRC Mercuria Energy Trading has launched a metals-trading joint venture with Gécamines, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s state-owned mining company, to market copper and cobalt acquired through Gécamines’ equity stakes in local mining projects. According to Kostas Bintas, head of metals at Mercuria Energy Group, the venture could eventually market more than 500,000 tons of copper cathodes per year, in addition to substantial volumes of cobalt. The agreement coincides with recent cooperation between the United States and… Read More Here
Kamoa-Kakula Smelter Launched After Traditional Ceremony Marks Start of Operations 10 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Kamoa-Kakula Smelter Launched After Traditional Ceremony Marks Start of Operations

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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter Begins Operations After Inaugural Heating Ceremony in DRC The Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter, promoted as the largest and most environmentally advanced on the African continent, officially began heating on November 21, 2025. Ivanhoe Mines, the operator of the copper complex in Lualaba province, confirmed that the first feed of concentrate was expected before the end of the year. The launch was marked by a traditional ceremony led by Chief Musokantanda Sabuni Kafweku, symbolizing the connection between ancestral customs and the industrial ambition of the project. A flame from… Read More Here

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