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DRC Revokes AVZ Minerals’ 79-Block Lithium Exploration Permit Amid Ongoing Regulatory Disputes 1 Corporate News Exploration Lithium Mining in DRC 

DRC Revokes AVZ Minerals’ 79-Block Lithium Exploration Permit Amid Ongoing Regulatory Disputes

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DRC Cancels AVZ Minerals’ Lithium Permit in Manono Extension Project, Highlighting Rising Regulatory Risks for Foreign Miners The Democratic Republic of Congo has revoked a 79-block lithium exploration permit held by the Congolese subsidiary of Australian mining firm AVZ Minerals. The Mining Registry (CAMI) issued the forfeiture order on March 19, 2026, citing non-payment of annual surface fees for permit PR 4029, located in the Manono territory of Tanganyika province. Under Congolese mining law, AVZ has 30 days to appeal the decision. PR 4029 is part of AVZ’s Manono Extension… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Atlantic Clears Environmental Approval for Kon Kweni Iron Ore Project Amid Leadership Transition 2 International Corporate News Iron Ore New Mining Projects 

Ivanhoe Atlantic Clears Environmental Approval for Kon Kweni Iron Ore Project Amid Leadership Transition

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US-Backed Ivanhoe Atlantic Advances Liberia Iron Ore Project, Secures ESIA Approval and Targets Western Markets Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc., supported by billionaire Robert Friedland, has cleared a major regulatory milestone in Liberia, bringing one of West Africa’s largest untapped iron ore projects closer to production. The company announced that the Government of Liberia has formally accepted its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for Phase One transport and logistics infrastructure supporting the Kon Kweni ultra-high-grade iron ore project. Prepared by Liberian consultant Earthtime Group and reviewed by Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency,… Read More Here
Makor Resources Launches Zambia Expansion with $30 Million Copper Exploration Strategy 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Investment News 

Makor Resources Launches Zambia Expansion with $30 Million Copper Exploration Strategy

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Company advances district-scale copper portfolio aligned with Zambia’s 3 million tonne production target and growing global supply constraints Makor Resources, a copper-focused exploration and development company, today formally announced the launch of its operations in Zambia, positioning the company at the centre of one of the most significant structural supply challenges facing global markets. As demand for copper accelerates driven by electrification, clean energy systems, and digital infrastructure supply remains constrained by the industry’s ability to bring new production online in a timely, structured, and responsible manner. Against this backdrop,… Read More Here
Gemfields Navigates Operational Setbacks at Montepuez and Kagem Mines as It Focuses on Recovery in 2026 4 Gemstones Corporate News 

Gemfields Navigates Operational Setbacks at Montepuez and Kagem Mines as It Focuses on Recovery in 2026

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Gemfields Reports Production and Cash Flow Pressures from Mine Disruptions in Mozambique and Zambia, Targets Operational Stability in 2026 Amid a challenging operating environment, gemstone producer Gemfields has reported that operational disruptions at its key mining assets weighed on production and cash generation for the financial year ended December 31. The company cited interruptions at its 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation in Mozambique and at the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia as major factors affecting performance. In a trading update, Chief Executive Officer Sean Gilbertson explained that delays in… Read More Here
Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Intercepts at Kalayi Prospect, Expanding Resource Potential 5 Mining in DRC Corporate News New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Intercepts at Kalayi Prospect, Expanding Resource Potential

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Rome Resources Reports Widest Tin Intercept Yet at Kalayi in DRC, Boosting Confidence in Large-Scale Resource Expansion Rome Resources has announced encouraging drilling results from its Kalayi prospect, located within the Bisie North project area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The latest findings continue to confirm the presence of high-grade tin mineralisation and strengthen the company’s confidence in the project’s long-term development potential. The standout result comes from drill hole KBDD033, which delivered the widest tin-bearing intercept recorded at the Kalayi prospect to date. Initial on-site X-ray fluorescence… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Advances Molefe Mine Expansion Following Strong Copper Drill Results 6 Drilling Corporate News Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

Jubilee Metals Advances Molefe Mine Expansion Following Strong Copper Drill Results

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Jubilee Metals Confirms High-Grade Copper Continuity at Molefe Mine, Strengthening Feed Supply to Sable Refinery Jubilee Metals Group has reported encouraging results from its Phase 1 infill drilling programme at the Molefe mine, reinforcing confidence in the continuity and quality of near-surface copper oxide mineralisation. The findings support the company’s expansion plans and its broader strategy to secure reliable, high-grade copper feedstock from owned resources to sustain its growing processing operations in Zambia. The Molefe operation is strategically located within trucking distance of Jubilee’s Sable Refinery, enabling efficient transport and… Read More Here
KCM’s Copper Grade A “REC” Brand Reinstated by LME After Responsible Minerals Audit 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

KCM’s Copper Grade A “REC” Brand Reinstated by LME After Responsible Minerals Audit

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Konkola Copper Mines Regains LME Copper Grade A “REC” Certification Following Independent Audit Konkola Copper Mines plc announced that the London Metal Exchange (LME) has reinstated its Copper Grade A “REC” brand, restoring the company’s full market trading status. The reinstatement follows a comprehensive independent audit conducted under the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process by the Responsible Minerals Initiative. The audit confirmed that KCM complies fully with internationally recognised standards for responsible sourcing, supply chain transparency, and due diligence. Acting CEO Malcolm Mewett described the decision as a major endorsement of… Read More Here
Epiroc Secures Major Order for Autonomous Electric Drill Fleet in Africa 8 International Corporate News Equipment & Technology Mining Equipment 

Epiroc Secures Major Order for Autonomous Electric Drill Fleet in Africa

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Epiroc Wins SKr380 Million Contract for Autonomous Electric Pit Viper Drill Rigs to Boost Safety and Zero-Emission Mining in Africa Mining and infrastructure productivity and sustainability solutions provider Epiroc has secured a large order for autonomous, electric-powered surface mining equipment in Africa, reinforcing the industry’s transition toward safer and lower-emission operations. The customer has placed an order for a fleet of Pit Viper 275 E blasthole drill rigs the cable-electric version of the company’s high-capacity surface drilling platform. The machines will operate fully autonomously and are designed to enhance operational… Read More Here
Zambia Launches Major Environmental Remediation at Sino-Metals After Tailings Dam Collapse 9 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mining safety Safety & Health 

Zambia Launches Major Environmental Remediation at Sino-Metals After Tailings Dam Collapse

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Zambia Orders Comprehensive Clean-Up at Sino-Metals Following Tailings Dam Disaster The Government of Zambia has officially launched a large-scale environmental remediation program at Sino-Metals Leach Limited following the collapse of Tailings Dam Number 15 in February 2025, which led to widespread contamination of local waterways. Water and Sanitation Development Minister Collins Nzovu officiated the launch in Chambishi, emphasizing that the clean-up is not a routine corporate exercise but a critical national effort to protect water resources and safeguard the health and livelihoods of affected communities. The 2025 dam failure released… Read More Here
DRC Ministry of Mines Launches Joint Inspection at TFM Following Air Pollution Allegations 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining safety 

DRC Ministry of Mines Launches Joint Inspection at TFM Following Air Pollution Allegations

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DRC Mines Ministry Investigates Tenke Fungurume Mining Over Lualaba Air Quality Concerns The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines announced on March 18, 2026, the deployment of a joint inspection mission to the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) site, a subsidiary of China Molybdenum Company (CMOC), following allegations of air pollution affecting communities in Lualaba province. The move comes after a report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) highlighted concerns about declining air quality around the mine. The ministry emphasized that, at this stage, the allegations remain largely based on… Read More Here

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