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TFM Responds to EIA Report, Reinforces Commitment to Environmental and Community Safety 1 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining safety Safety & Health 

TFM Responds to EIA Report, Reinforces Commitment to Environmental and Community Safety

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Tenke Fungurume Mining Clarifies Facts After EIA Report on 30K Plant Environmental Performance Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has addressed the report published on March 9, 2026, by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), which assessed the environmental performance of TFM’s 30K processing plant. While TFM recognizes the importance of independent evaluations regarding health, occupational safety, environmental protection, and community welfare, the report contains several claims that are factually inaccurate or based on unverified assumptions. TFM considers it essential to set the record straight. Since January 29, TFM has responded openly to… Read More Here
TFM Transforms Fungurume: 15 Years of Sustainable Community Development 2 Mining in DRC Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

TFM Transforms Fungurume: 15 Years of Sustainable Community Development

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TFM’s CSR Programs Drive Health, Education, and Infrastructure Growth in Fungurume Since breaking ground on its mine in 2006, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has actively implemented a comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. From the outset, the company prioritized key social areas and designed recovery programs to benefit the surrounding communities. Health and education were the primary focus, followed by initiatives in agriculture and infrastructure. Complementary programs included training in savings and credit management, as well as the creation of income-generating activities for local residents. These programs were informed by… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion 3 International Copper Corporate News Gold Uranium 

Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion

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Zijin Mining Eyes Tungsten and Uranium Investments as Global Demand for Critical Minerals Surges Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest producer of gold and copper, is expanding its investment focus to include strategic metals such as tungsten and uranium, as intensifying global competition for critical minerals drives prices higher. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward securing materials essential for energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing. “We are looking to expand our position in tungsten and other strategic metals, including uranium,” said Lisa Liu, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Gold… Read More Here
Tenke Fungurume Mining Rejects Environmental Report Findings 4 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Tenke Fungurume Mining Rejects Environmental Report Findings

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TFM Disputes EIA Report, Calls Allegations on Emissions and Health Impacts Inaccurate Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has strongly rejected the findings of a report published on March 9, 2026 by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), describing its conclusions as “factually inaccurate” and based on “unsupported assumptions.” In a formal statement, TFM said it had engaged openly with the EIA’s concerns, providing a written response on February 10 following earlier correspondence in January. The company, however, criticised the final report for failing to accurately reflect its submissions, arguing that this had… Read More Here
KoBold Metals Advances Mingomba Copper Project in Zambia 5 Copper Corporate News Investment News Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

KoBold Metals Advances Mingomba Copper Project in Zambia

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KoBold Metals Begins Mingomba Copper Development in Zambia, Targets Early 2030s Production KoBold Metals, the mining firm backed by U.S. billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has officially commenced development of its Mingomba copper project in Zambia, with production targeted for the early 2030s. The development marks a significant step in Zambia’s efforts to expand copper output and strengthen its position in the global energy transition supply chain. The announcement follows closely on a separate regional development in which Burundi signed a three-year agreement with KoBold Metals and Lifezone Metals… Read More Here
Rome Resources Reports High-Grade Tin Results at Kalayi Prospect in DRC 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Rome Resources Reports High-Grade Tin Results at Kalayi Prospect in DRC

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Rome Resources Confirms High-Grade Tin at Kalayi Prospect in Democratic Republic of the Congo Amid Ongoing Drill Programme AIM-listed Rome Resources has reported continued success at its Kalayi prospect within the Bisie North project area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, confirming consistent near-surface high-grade tin mineralisation as its drilling programme nears completion. The Kalayi prospect lies about 8 km from Alphamin Resources’ Mpama tin mining complex, highlighting its strategic location within a proven tin-producing region. Since the company’s last update in mid-February, two drill rigs have remained active… Read More Here
DRC Moves to Approve Chemaf Sale to US Firm Virtus Minerals 7 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

DRC Moves to Approve Chemaf Sale to US Firm Virtus Minerals

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Democratic Republic of the Congo Set to Approve Chemaf Sale to Virtus Minerals in Strategic US Critical Minerals Push The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is reportedly preparing to approve the sale of mining company Chemaf to US-based Virtus Minerals, a move that would advance a strategic minerals partnership between Washington and Kinshasa. According to sources cited by Bloomberg News, Congo’s Mines Minister, Louis Watum, informed Virtus that the government intends to clear the transaction. The approval would mark a significant step in the transfer of one of the… Read More Here
Trafigura Partners with Venezuela’s Minerven to Launch Responsible Gold Sourcing Program 8 International Corporate News Gold 

Trafigura Partners with Venezuela’s Minerven to Launch Responsible Gold Sourcing Program

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Trafigura–Minerven Gold Deal: Venezuela Moves Toward Responsible Mining and US Market Access Commodity trading giant Trafigura will collaborate with Venezuela’s state-owned mining company, Minerven, to develop a responsible gold sourcing programme as part of a pre-payment agreement for gold doré, a semi-refined gold alloy. The initiative forms part of broader reforms in Venezuela’s mining sector under acting President Delcy Rodríguez. These reforms follow recent policy shifts supported by the United States, aimed at attracting foreign investment and formalizing key industries, including oil and mining. Earlier this month, the United States… Read More Here
DRC Seeks Stronger Investment Partnerships With Major Mining Companies 9 Mining in DRC Corporate News Economy 

DRC Seeks Stronger Investment Partnerships With Major Mining Companies

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DRC Calls on Glencore, CMOC and Ivanhoe to Expand Mining Investments and Boost Production The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking to deepen partnerships with major international mining companies operating in the country to expand production and attract new investment. The initiative was announced by the country’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, during meetings with mining industry stakeholders in Toronto, Canada, last week. Strategy to Boost Investment and Production Through this initiative, the Congolese government aims to encourage mining companies to increase capital investments, expand… Read More Here
Alphamin Boosts Tin Production to 18,576 Tonnes in 2025 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News Tin 

Alphamin Boosts Tin Production to 18,576 Tonnes in 2025

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Alphamin Reports 7% Rise in Tin Production to 18,576 Tonnes in 2025 as Earnings Jump 25% Alphamin Resources reported a 7% increase in tin production for the year ended December 31, 2025, reaching 18,576 tonnes, in line with the company’s revised production guidance. The JSE-listed miner said overall processing recoveries remained on target during the year at 75%. Production Impacted by Temporary Shutdown The company noted that production during the year was affected by a temporary suspension of operations in March 2025 due to security concerns. Operations resumed gradually starting… Read More Here

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