Corporate News - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Officially Opens Ivanhoe’s Platreef Critical Metals Mine 1

Masodi Wastewater Treatment Works officially opened, an industry-leading, public-private partnership to sustainably source water for the Platreef Mine Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced that on November 18, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa officially opened the Platreef platinum-palladium-nickel-rhodium-gold-copper mine. The ceremony took place ahead of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, scheduled for November 22–23. The event was attended by national, provincial, and local dignitaries, including former President and Ivanhoe Mines board… Read More Here

Barrick Mining Launches Major Management Overhaul Amid Acquisition Rumors

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Constance

Barrick Mining Restructures Leadership as Elliott Takes Stake and Acquisition Talk Rises Barrick Mining Corp. is undertaking a sweeping management overhaul as the Canadian gold producer faces mounting speculation about a potential acquisition or corporate breakup. According to an internal letter to employees from newly appointed chief executive officer Mark Hill—reviewed by Bloomberg—the company is implementing significant leadership changes and revising its regional operating model. Two senior managers and a top executive are departing as part of the restructuring. The move comes shortly after activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News

Jubilee Metals Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle as It Refocuses Growth Strategy on Zambia

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Constance

Jubilee Metals Advances Zambia Copper Strategy After Merger Approval for SA Asset Sale The South African Competition Tribunal has issued a merger clearance certificate approving the sale of Jubilee Metals Group’s South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) operations to One Chrome, marking a major milestone as the company accelerates its strategic shift toward Zambia. Jubilee announced in June that it would sell its South African operations for up to $90-million, a move designed to free up capital and management capacity for the expansion of its copper projects in… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Barrick Mining Weighs Major Breakup as Board Considers Splitting Global Operations

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Constance

Barrick Gold Considers Breaking Up Company: Possible Split of North American and African–Asian Assets The board of Barrick Mining, one of the world’s largest gold producers, is exploring a plan to split the company into two separate entities—one focused on North America and the other on Africa and Asia—according to four sources familiar with internal discussions. The potential restructuring could also involve the sale of Barrick’s African portfolio and the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, once financing arrangements for the latter are secured, the sources told Reuters. In Mali,… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy

KCM Unveils First SCADA System to Enhance Power Efficiency and Cut Energy Costs

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Constance

Konkola Copper Mines Launches New SCADA Energy Management System to Boost Efficiency and Save Nearly $1 Million Monthly Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has commissioned its first Maximum Demand Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a major technological upgrade aimed at improving energy management across its operations. Installed in partnership with BBEnergy at a cost of US$265,000, the system will monitor and control power demand across multiple substations, helping the company optimise energy use and significantly reduce operational expenses. During the launch at the Central Energy Control Room in Nchanga,… Read More Here

International Copper Corporate News

Ivanhoe Electric Secures $200 Million Bridge Loan to Advance Santa Cruz Copper Mine

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Electric Secures Major Financing Boost as Santa Cruz Copper Project Advances Toward 2026 Construction Ivanhoe Electric (NYSE-A, TSX: IE) has secured a $200 million bridge loan from a syndicate of major international banks, strengthening its financing plan for the development of what could become the next major U.S. copper mine. In a statement on Thursday, the company announced that National Bank Capital Markets, Société Générale, and BMO Capital Markets are backing the loan, which Ivanhoe describes as “an important component” of the funding strategy for its Santa Cruz copper… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Coltan Corporate News

Mercuria Eyes DRC Coltan Market Amid Critical Minerals Expansion

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Swiss Trader Mercuria Expands into DRC Coltan Sector, Targeting Critical Minerals for Electronics Already a major player in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) copper market, Swiss trading giant Mercuria is now expanding into critical minerals. Following a $100 million agreement with Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) in late October to finance and market part of Congo’s copper production, Mercuria is reportedly exploring opportunities in the coltan sector—a key mineral used in electronic components. Bloomberg reports that Mercuria is in talks with investment firm TechMet to modernize the Rubaya coltan deposit… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Corporate News Gold

Kibali Gold Mine Posts Strong Q3 2025 Production in DRC

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Kibali Gold Mine Boosts Third-Quarter Output by 21% in DRC, Strengthening Barrick’s Global Gold Portfolio The Kibali gold mine, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) flagship gold asset, delivered a strong performance in the third quarter of 2025. According to the quarterly report released by operator Barrick Mining on Monday, November 10, 2025, Kibali produced 191,000 ounces of gold between July and September, marking a 21% increase compared to 159,000 ounces in the same period in 2024. The production growth was largely driven by a ramp-up in open-pit mining operations… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News

EITI International Team Visits Kansanshi Mine as Part of Zambia’s Transparency Validation

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Kansanshi Mining Hosts EITI Delegation in Ongoing Transparency and Governance Review A delegation from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) International Secretariat visited Kansanshi Mining PLC in Solwezi as part of Zambia’s ongoing EITI Validation process. The exercise evaluates how effectively Zambian mining companies and government institutions adhere to global standards of transparency and governance in the extractive sector. The visiting team included Ahmed Zouari, Validation Lead; Edwin Wuadom Warden, EITI Country Manager; Sebastian Sahla, EITI Policy Manager; and Nyasha Vera, EITI Communications Officer. They were joined by Zambia… Read More Here