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FQM and ZICA Partner to Strengthen Accountant Training and Professional Standards in Zambia 1

First Quantum Minerals Signs MOUs with ZICA to Boost CA Zambia Training and CPD Access in North-Western Province First Quantum Minerals Ltd and the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) designed to enhance professional training, accreditation pathways, and continuous skills development for accountants in Zambia, with particular emphasis on the North-Western Province. The agreements were formalized at ZICA’s offices in Lusaka and are structured around two strategic pillars: Practical Training Accreditation and Enhanced Skills Development. Expanding Access to Structured Practical Training The first… Read More Here

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Kamoa Copper and the Global Race for Supply: Can the DRC Turn Strategic Advantage into Sustainable Development?

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

Mining Indaba 2026: Robert Friedland Warns of Global Copper Shortage as DRC’s Kamoa-Kakula Emerges as Strategic Linchpin At the 2026 edition of Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Canadian mining entrepreneur Robert Friedland delivered a stark assessment: the world is heading toward a structural copper deficit and “the answer is Africa.” As Founder and Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, Friedland is not a distant commentator. He is a central actor in one of the most significant copper developments of the decade: the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).… Read More Here

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Panama Eyes Cobre Panama Restart to Accelerate Economic Growth

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

Panama Targets 6% GDP Growth by 2027 if Cobre Panama Mine Reopens, Business Group Says Panama’s economy expanded by 4% in 2025, but business leaders argue that reopening the Cobre Panama copper mine will be critical to lifting growth to as much as 6% by 2027. The mine is operated by First Quantum Minerals and has been at the centre of economic and political debate since its suspension. Growth Driven by Services, Manufacturing Lags The Sindicato de Industriales de Panama (SIP), one of the country’s leading business groups, reported that… Read More Here

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Serval Resources Launches 2026 Exploration Programme in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

Serval Begins Ground Geophysics on KCL Licences in Kalahari Copper Belt Following Conditional Acquisition Deal Copper and future metals developer Serval Resources has commenced its first exploration work programme of 2026 on Botswana assets owned by Kalahari Copper Limited (KCL), following KCL’s approval. The licences are located in the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB), widely regarded as one of the most prospective regions globally for sediment-hosted copper discoveries. Conditional Acquisition of KCL As previously announced on 9 February, Serval has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Completes South Africa Exit, Shifts Strategic Focus to Zambia

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

Jubilee Metals Sells South African Chrome and PGM Assets, Repositions Board and Capital Strategy Around Zambia Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals Group has completed the sale of its chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations in South Africa, marking a decisive shift in strategic focus toward its copper portfolio in Zambia. The disposal enables the company to concentrate capital and management resources on its expanding Zambian operations, which are increasingly central to its growth strategy. Board Realignment Toward Zambia and Copper Following the transaction, Jubilee’s board has resolved to progressively… Read More Here

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SACIM Completes First Antwerp Diamond Sale in Over a Decade

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

SACIM Sells 288,000 Carats in Antwerp as Congolese Industrial Diamonds Return to Open Market The Société Anhui Congo d’Investissement Minier (SACIM) has completed its first public sale of industrial diamonds in Antwerp, Belgium, totalling 288,000 carats. The transaction, held from 16 to 20 February 2026, marks a significant step in re-establishing the company’s presence on the international open market. The sale was conducted with technical coordination from Samir Gems and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC). A total of 67 international companies participated, including buyers from China, India, the United… Read More Here

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Barrick Mining Expands Executive Committee with Two Senior Appointments

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

Barrick Mining Appoints Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officers to Strengthen Government and Policy Strategy Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B; TSX: ABX) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two new members to its executive committee, reinforcing its focus on government engagement and public policy as strategic priorities. The Toronto-based gold and copper producer announced the appointment of James J. McGuire as Chief Legal and Policy Officer and Woo Lee as Chief Global Affairs Officer. The company said the changes underscore its commitment to enhancing institutional capabilities that… Read More Here

Gemstones Corporate News

Gemfields Generates $53 Million from Mozambique Ruby Auction

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 Constance

Gemfields Ruby Auction Raises $53M as Montepuez Mine Expands Processing Capacity Gemstone producer Gemfields reported revenue of $53 million from a mixed-quality rough ruby auction held from February 9 to 20. The rubies were sourced from Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM), Gemfields’ 75%-owned operation in Mozambique and one of the world’s leading ruby deposits. At the auction, 121 of the 135 lots offered were sold, representing a 90% sales rate. In volume terms, 189,620 carats of the 214,509 carats available were purchased, equivalent to 88% of total carats on offer. The… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News

Govt Praises Kansanshi for Driving Local Supplier Development in North-Western Province

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

Zambia Government Commends Kansanshi Mining for Local Supplier Tender and Bid Workshop The Zambian Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in North-Western Province, has applauded Kansanshi Mining PLC for hosting a Tender and Bid Workshop designed to enhance the capacity of local suppliers and contractors. Speaking at the closing session, North-Western Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Luckson Mulumbi underscored the critical role of local content development in strengthening Zambia’s mining value chain. He reaffirmed Government’s commitment to maintaining a stable, investor-friendly environment while ensuring that Zambians derive tangible… Read More Here

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Kibali Breaks Revenue Record as Gold Prices Surge Despite Lower Output

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

Kibali Gold Mine Revenue Tops $2.3 Billion in 2025 as Rising Gold Prices Offset Production Dip The Kibali gold mine in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo delivered record financial results in 2025, generating approximately $2.3 billion in total revenue the strongest performance since large-scale production began in 2014. Operator Barrick Mining, which holds a 45% stake in the mine, reported that its attributable share amounted to $1.04 billion. On a full ownership basis, Kibali surpassed the $2 billion revenue mark for the first time, representing a 40% increase compared with… Read More Here