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DRC President Reshuffles Gecamines Leadership Amid US Minerals Talks

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Replaces Gecamines Chair and CEO as US Minerals Deal Negotiations Advance The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced the board chair and chief executive of state mining company Gecamines, marking a significant leadership shake-up as negotiations with Washington over a minerals partnership gather momentum. According to an official statement broadcast on state television, Deogratias Ngele Masudi, a senior government official and former justice minister, has been appointed chair of Gecamines. Baraka Kabemba has been named the company’s new chief executive officer. Former chair Guy Robert… Read More Here

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DRC, Belgium, and KoBold Metals in Dispute Over Colonial Mineral Archives

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

Cobalt and Lithium Data Sparks Tension: DRC Seeks KoBold Metals Collaboration as Belgium Restricts Archive Access An economic and strategic dispute is unfolding between Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the American company KoBold Metals, centering on colonial geological archives housed at the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren. These archives contain detailed data on the DRC’s mineral resources, including cobalt, lithium, and copper now critical to global supply chains. For Kinshasa, these documents are not just historical records; they represent strategic informational capital essential for attracting investment and optimizing resource… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Half-Year Copper Performance in Zambia

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

Jubilee Metals Hits 30,000t/Month Copper Feed Rate at Roan, Advances Molefe Mine and Large Waste Project in Zambia Aim-listed Jubilee Metals has reported a strong set of results from its core copper operations in Zambia for the half-year ended 31 December 2025. The company’s Roan operations achieved the targeted 30,000 tonnes per month feed rate during the period, overcoming expected disruptions from the rainy season. Total saleable copper units produced reached 1,543 tonnes, up 8.7% compared with the same period last year. This figure excludes stockpiled copper fine concentrate at… Read More Here

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Rio Tinto Reaffirms Organic Copper Growth Strategy After Glencore Talks Collapse

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

Rio Tinto Prioritises Shareholder Value as Glencore Merger Talks End, Highlights Oyu Tolgoi Copper Growth and $650m Cost-Cut Plan After merger discussions with diversified miner and trader Glencore failed to reach agreement on valuation, diversified mining major Rio Tinto has underscored that its copper growth strategy is being delivered organically. Speaking during a results call, CEO Simon Trott confirmed that discussions covered the “full perimeter” of Glencore’s business. However, negotiations ultimately stalled over valuation concerns. “We went under the hood with a singular focus on whether we could create value… Read More Here

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Kagem Mining Celebrates Four-Year Lost Time Injury-Free Safety Milestone

February 20, 2026February 21, 2026 admin

Kagem Mining Achieves Four Years Without Lost Time Injury, Earns Recognition from Minerals Regulation Commission Kagem Mining Limited has been formally recognised by the Minerals Regulation Commission for achieving four consecutive years without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) a significant milestone in Zambia’s mining sector. The recognition marks a historic first for Kagem and underscores the company’s sustained commitment to workplace health and safety in a high-risk industry. Regulatory Commendation Director of Mine Inspections and Audits at the Minerals Regulation Commission, Engineer Elite L. Mhone, commended the company for its… Read More Here

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TFM Showcases Economic Impact and Calls for Energy Reform at DRC Breakfast During Mining Indaba

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 admin

Tenke Fungurume Mining Highlights $8 Billion Contribution to DRC Economy at Mining Indaba 2026 Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) Deputy Managing Director John Woto addressed delegates on 11 February 2026 at the DRC Breakfast held on the sidelines of Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. The event, staged at CTICC 2 under the theme “Global value chains: the economic case for upstream and downstream investments in the DRC”, brought together government officials, investors and industry stakeholders. Among those present was the DRC’s Minister of Mines. During his address, Woto outlined… Read More Here

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FQM and Anzana to Develop 50 MW Hydropower Projects in Northern Zambia

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

First Quantum and Anzana Electric Partner on 50 MW Hydropower Projects to Power Zambia’s North-Western Mines First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and Anzana Electric Group have announced a strategic partnership to develop new hydropower projects in northern Zambia. The initiative aims to supply up to 50 megawatts (MW) of reliable baseload electricity by 2030 to support FQM’s mining operations in the country’s North-Western Province. FQM operates along Zambia’s section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic trade and mineral development route backed by the United States government and other G7 partners. The… Read More Here

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ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Strengthen Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in the DRC On the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11 in Cape Town, Eurasian Resources Group (operating as ERG Africa) and Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the sustainable and responsible development of artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba, forms part of a public-private partnership… Read More Here

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Fatal Incident at SimFer Project Halts Operations in Guinea

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance

Contractor Fatality at Rio Tinto’s SimFer Iron Ore Project Suspends Operations in Guinea A contract worker died on Saturday following an incident at the SimFer iron ore project in Nzérékoré, Guinea, according to a statement issued by Rio Tinto. The company did not disclose specific details regarding the circumstances of the incident. All operations at the SimFer site have been suspended pending further review. The temporary shutdown is intended to ensure site safety and support the ongoing investigation. Rio Tinto confirmed that an internal investigation is underway to determine the… Read More Here

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Mali Renews Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Mining Permit for 10 Years After Resolving Dispute

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance

Mali Extends Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Mining Permit by 10 Years Following Settlement Agreement Mali’s government has approved a draft decree to renew the gold mining permit for the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, operated by Barrick Gold, for an additional 10 years. The announcement was made in an official statement issued Friday by the country’s military leadership. Mali, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, finalized a settlement with Barrick in November after nearly two years of negotiations. The dispute stemmed from Mali’s 2023 mining code reforms, which increased taxes and expanded the state’s… Read More Here