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Makor Resources Launches Zambia Expansion with $30 Million Copper Exploration Strategy 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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
TFM Responds to EIA Report, Reinforces Commitment to Environmental and Community Safety 9 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 10 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

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