FIRST QUANTUM’S TECHNOLOGY DRIVE WINS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT 1 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Technology & Innovation 

FIRST QUANTUM’S TECHNOLOGY DRIVE WINS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA – Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Mutati, has praised First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its strong commitment to technological advancement, noting that the company’s investment in modern mining systems positions Zambia to move decisively toward its national production target of 3 million tonnes of copper annually. The Honourable Minister, accompanied by his Permanent Secretary Dr Brilliant Habeenzu and ZICTA Director General Colin Mbula, were shown the technology in use at the FQM Trident operations, including fatigue management technology installed in all mobile equipment, trolley assist on… Read More Here
Barrick Confirms Commitment to $7B Reko Diq Copper Project in Pakistan 2 International Copper Corporate News Gold New Mining Projects 

Barrick Confirms Commitment to $7B Reko Diq Copper Project in Pakistan

Barrick Reaffirms Support for Reko Diq Copper Mine Amid Speculation of Asset Sale Barrick Mining has reiterated its commitment to the Reko Diq copper mine in Pakistan, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits, following media reports suggesting the company might consider a withdrawal. The $7-billion project, located in the remote and insurgency-affected western province of Balochistan, is a 50-50 joint venture between Barrick and Pakistani authorities. It is expected to begin production by the end of 2028. Reports this month cited sources familiar with Barrick’s internal discussions, suggesting… Read More Here
Rome Resources Raises £200,000 to Advance Tin Drilling in the DRC 3 Mining in DRC Corporate News Tin 

Rome Resources Raises £200,000 to Advance Tin Drilling in the DRC

Rome Resources Secures £200k Funding to Expand Drilling at Kalayi and Mont Agoma Tin Projects Aim-listed Rome Resources has announced plans to raise £200 000 through a placing of 100-million new ordinary shares, primarily subscribed by the JLE Group, to advance additional drilling at its Kalayi and Mont Agoma tin discoveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The new shares will be issued at 0.2p each, representing a 10.5% premium to the November 25 closing mid-market price of 0.181p. Rome also intends to issue warrants to participants in the… Read More Here
Andrada Mining Delivers Strong Operational Gains and Advances Expansion Strategy 4 International Corporate News 

Andrada Mining Delivers Strong Operational Gains and Advances Expansion Strategy

Andrada Mining Posts Higher Production, Stronger Revenue and Lower Losses in H1 FY2026 Aim- and OTCQB-listed Andrada Mining has reported stronger operational and financial results for the six months ended August 31, highlighted by higher metal production, increased revenue and a reduced operating loss for the first half of its 2026 financial year. The company said the improved performance reflects the benefits of sustained capital investment and ongoing processing enhancements across its asset portfolio. Andrada processed 527 583 t of ore, a 10% increase compared with the 481 504 t… Read More Here
MMG Positions Itself as a Global Leader in the Low-Carbon Mining Future 5 Corporate News International 

MMG Positions Itself as a Global Leader in the Low-Carbon Mining Future

MMG Accelerates Global Growth Strategy to Lead in Low-Carbon Metals Supply As global momentum toward decarbonization accelerates, MMG is positioning itself as a leading international mining company committed to supporting a low-carbon future. The company’s strategy supported by substantial capital investment focuses on portfolio expansion, maximizing asset value, and driving strong economic and social progress across its operations. MMG’s growth plan is built on a dual approach: “Grow the Core and Step Out.” This means strengthening its existing asset base while diversifying into future-facing commodities that will shape the next… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Announces Leadership Transitions to Support Next Wave of Expansion 6 Corporate News Copper Mining in DRC 

Ivanhoe Mines Announces Leadership Transitions to Support Next Wave of Expansion

Ivanhoe Mines Appoints New COO as Company Enters Next Phase of Global Copper Growth Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has appointed Tom van den Berg, currently a senior executive at the Kamoa-Kakula operations, as the group’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed current COO Mark Farren, who will transition into a strategic adviser role to the Ivanhoe board. Ivanhoe highlighted Farren’s significant contributions over the past five years, noting his leadership in delivering nine major capital projects while serving as COO of Ivanhoe Mines… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Announce MOU to Further Exploration, Development and Mining of Critical Minerals 7 Corporate News Mining in DRC 

Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Announce MOU to Further Exploration, Development and Mining of Critical Minerals

Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced yesterday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). This follows QIA’s US$500 million strategic investment into Ivanhoe Mines, as announced on September 29, 2025. The signing of the MoU coincided with this week’s visit by His Highness The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where he met with His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi,… Read More Here
Vedanta to Expand Mining Investments in Saudi Arabia Amid Vision 2030 Push 8 International Copper Corporate News Gold 

Vedanta to Expand Mining Investments in Saudi Arabia Amid Vision 2030 Push

Vedanta Plans $2 Billion Investment in Saudi Copper and Gold Mines as Kingdom Aims to Become Mining Hub Vedanta Ltd. is set to increase its investments in Saudi Arabia as the Indian conglomerate bets on the kingdom’s ambitions to become a global metals and mining hub under its Vision 2030 economic transformation plan. The company plans to begin copper and gold exploration in western Saudi Arabia within six to eight months, marking its first official foray into mineral extraction in the country. Vedanta received a formal license on Tuesday, alongside… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Q1 2026 Copper Production in Zambia 9 Copper Corporate News Mining in Zambia 

Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Q1 2026 Copper Production in Zambia

Jubilee Metals Achieves 65% Quarter-on-Quarter Copper Production Growth in Zambia Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals Group has reported strong progress for the quarter ended September 30, the first quarter of its 2026 financial year, highlighting a significant improvement in copper production. CEO Leon Coetzer shared an operational and projects update for the company’s Zambian operations during the period. Copper production reached 938 tonnes, up 65% from the previous quarter’s 568 tonnes, with operations unaffected by material power outages. The production was primarily derived from copper concentrate produced by Roan for… Read More Here
ARM and Newmont Plan Multi-Billion-Dollar Copper Investment in Papua New Guinea 10 International Copper Corporate News 

ARM and Newmont Plan Multi-Billion-Dollar Copper Investment in Papua New Guinea

African Rainbow Minerals Targets $4–5 Billion Copper Investment in Papua New Guinea With Newmont African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) is positioning itself for a major expansion into the global copper market, with plans for a $4–5 billion investment in Papua New Guinea (PNG) alongside mining giant Newmont. The move underscores accelerating global demand for minerals vital to clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and renewable power systems. South Africa–based ARM operates across several divisions—including platinum, ferrous metals, coal, and corporate holdings—with most of its revenue generated domestically. However, its asset base extends… Read More Here

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