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Kobold Metals’ Benjamin Katabuka Calls for Greater Geological Knowledge to Accelerate Mineral Discovery 1 Mining in DRC Corporate News Events & Expos 

Kobold Metals’ Benjamin Katabuka Calls for Greater Geological Knowledge to Accelerate Mineral Discovery

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Kobold Metals Highlights AI-Powered Exploration and Long-Term Mining Opportunities in the DRC Speaking during the panel discussion titled “Mining Exploration: From Geological Uncertainty to Strategic Planning” at DRC Mining Week 2026, Benjamin Katabuka, Managing Director of Kobold Metals DRC, outlined the company’s vision for the future of mineral exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Addressing participants gathered at the Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia conference venue, Katabuka emphasized that one of the country’s biggest challenges remains the lack of detailed geological data across large parts of the DRC. Despite… Read More Here
DEWATERING & LIGHTING SOLUTIONS BY ATLAS COPCO 2 Corporate News Sponsored Content 

DEWATERING & LIGHTING SOLUTIONS BY ATLAS COPCO

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U.S. Welcomes Virtus Minerals’ Acquisition of Chemaf Assets as Strategic Step in DRC Mining Sector 3 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

U.S. Welcomes Virtus Minerals’ Acquisition of Chemaf Assets as Strategic Step in DRC Mining Sector

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Virtus Minerals’ Chemaf Deal Marks U.S. Return to DRC Mining and Critical Minerals Push, Says Washington The acquisition of Chemaf Group’s mining assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo by U.S.-based Virtus Minerals continues to draw strong support from Washington, where officials view the deal as a strategic milestone in strengthening American engagement in the global critical minerals sector. Jacob S. Helberg, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, described the transaction as a significant development for both the United States and the DRC, framing it as part of… Read More Here
TFM Calls for Stronger Energy-Mining-Academia Collaboration to Support DRC’s Mining Growth 4 Mining in DRC Corporate News Energy Events & Expos 

TFM Calls for Stronger Energy-Mining-Academia Collaboration to Support DRC’s Mining Growth

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Tenke Fungurume Mining Urges Integrated Energy Strategy to Sustain DRC Mining Expansion Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has called for closer cooperation between the government, mining companies, and academic institutions to address the energy challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Speaking on June 19, 2026, during a panel discussion on energy constraints in mining, TFM’s Director of External Relations, Hugo Sinza, stressed that reliable energy supply is essential for sustainable industrial development. “Without energy, there is no sustainable mining industry,” Sinza said, noting that mining operations depend entirely… Read More Here
Kibali Gold Mines Calls for Stronger Formalization of Artisanal Mining in the DRC 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Corporate News Events & Expos Gold 

Kibali Gold Mines Calls for Stronger Formalization of Artisanal Mining in the DRC

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Kibali Gold Mines Highlights Need for Formalization and Environmental Control in Artisanal Mining Sector The DRC Mining Week 2026 officially opened on Wednesday at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, bringing together government officials, mining companies, and industry stakeholders to discuss sustainable development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s extractive sector. During a panel discussion focused on artisanal and small-scale mining, Kibali Gold Mines Head of Social Affairs, Le Franc Basima, outlined the key challenges facing the sub-sector, emphasizing that formalization remains the most critical issue. He… Read More Here
MMG Kinsevere Urges More Investment as Global Copper Supply Tightens at DRC Mining Week 6 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Events & Expos Investment News 

MMG Kinsevere Urges More Investment as Global Copper Supply Tightens at DRC Mining Week

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DRC Mining Week 2026: MMG Kinsevere Warns of Future Copper Supply Deficit and Calls for Increased Investment MMG Kinsevere has called for increased investment in the global copper industry, warning that rising demand driven by the energy transition and rapid urbanization could place significant pressure on supply over the next decade. Speaking during DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi, Xie Hao, Deputy General Manager for Technology and Operations Assurance at MMG Kinsevere, said the Democratic Republic of Congo is well positioned to play a critical role in meeting future global copper… Read More Here
Vedanta IPO Plans Boost Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Growth Strategy 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Investment News 

Vedanta IPO Plans Boost Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Growth Strategy

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Vedanta’s Planned CopperTech IPO Could Accelerate Konkola Expansion, ZCCM Says Zambia’s ZCCM Investment Holdings says Vedanta Resources’ planned initial public offering (IPO) of its copper business could significantly accelerate the development of the $2.7 billion Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP), one of the country’s most ambitious copper expansion initiatives. Vedanta is preparing to list CopperTech Metals, a US-domiciled integrated copper and cobalt producer that will hold the group’s mining assets, including its 79% stake in Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). ZCCM Investment Holdings owns the remaining 21% of KCM. The planned… Read More Here
Environmental Audit Finds Cobre Panama Largely Compliant as Debate Over Mine Restart Intensifies 8 International Copper Corporate News 

Environmental Audit Finds Cobre Panama Largely Compliant as Debate Over Mine Restart Intensifies

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Cobre Panama Environmental Audit Finds 88% Compliance, Clearing Key Hurdle for Potential Mine Restart A final environmental audit of First Quantum Minerals’ suspended Cobre Panama mine has found that the project complies with the majority of its environmental obligations, although shortcomings remain in biodiversity management, ecological restoration and environmental monitoring. The audit, commissioned by Panama’s Ministry of Environment and conducted by Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), reviewed the mine’s legal, fiscal, environmental and operational performance. It assessed compliance with 370 commitments established under the project’s Category III Environmental Impact Assessment… Read More Here
Galileo Resources Sells Botswana Copper Subsidiary in Up to $83 Million Deal with Sandfire Unit 9 Copper Corporate News 

Galileo Resources Sells Botswana Copper Subsidiary in Up to $83 Million Deal with Sandfire Unit

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Galileo Resources Agrees to Sell Virgo Subsidiary to Sandfire Unit in Deal Worth Up to $83 Million Based on Copper Discovery Success Copper and battery metals exploration company Galileo Resources has entered into an agreement to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Virgo Business Solutions, to Metal Exploration Capital, a subsidiary of ASX-listed Sandfire Resources. Virgo Business Solutions holds copper prospecting licences in Botswana. The transaction includes an upfront payment of US$3 million, along with a potential contingent success payment ranging between US$20 million and US$80 million, depending on the quantity… Read More Here
KCM Plans US$317 Million Coal Power Plant to Strengthen Energy Security for Zambia’s Copper Operations 10 Mining in Zambia Coal Copper Corporate News 

KCM Plans US$317 Million Coal Power Plant to Strengthen Energy Security for Zambia’s Copper Operations

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Konkola Copper Mines to Build 300MW US$317 Million Coal Power Plant to Address Zambia’s Electricity Shortages Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources, has announced plans to develop a US$317 million coal-fired power plant in Zambia as part of efforts to mitigate persistent electricity shortages affecting mining operations across the country. The proposed facility will have a planned generation capacity of 300 megawatts and is expected to be developed in two phases. According to the company, the project is designed to enhance energy reliability for KCM, one of… Read More Here

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