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FQMs’ Trident Operation Launches Kwanzangana to Empower Communities in Zambia 1 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

FQMs’ Trident Operation Launches Kwanzangana to Empower Communities in Zambia

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FQM Trident Launches Kwanzangana, a Community-Led Development Model for Shared Mining Benefits Kalumbila, Zambia — First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its Trident operation, has launched Kwanzangana, a pioneering community-driven Corporate Social Investment (CSI) model designed to ensure mining benefits are shared equitably. Derived from the Lunda word for “sharing”, Kwanzangana embodies the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and sustainability by placing local communities at the centre of development decision-making. Under the new model, the Trident Foundation will work with elected community representatives, government officials, and traditional leaders to guide how resources… Read More Here
Sonangol to Deploy Over 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points by 2028 as Part of Angola’s Energy Transition 2 Corporate News Energy International 

Sonangol to Deploy Over 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points by 2028 as Part of Angola’s Energy Transition

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Sonangol Unveils Plan for 100+ EV Charging Points and Solar Expansion to Drive Angola’s Energy Transition Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, has announced plans to deploy more than 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) across the country by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to the nation’s energy transition strategy. The announcement was made during a Sonangol-sponsored pre-conference workshop led by Jelson Pereira, Head of the Operational Management of Energy Assets Department at Sonangol Gas and Renewable Energies, ahead of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition. The initiative is… Read More Here
urasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia 3 Corporate News 

urasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia

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Eurasian Resources Group opens its inaugural wind power farm in Kazakhstan, one of the largest green energy projects in Central Asia, with investments exceeding US$142 million Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a global metals and mining company headquartered in Luxembourg, has opened the Khromtau wind farm in Kazakhstan with a capacity of 150 megawatts of green energy. The project is one of the largest renewable energy facilities in Kazakhstan and Central Asia and required an investment of more than US$142 million. The wind farm is located in the Aktobe Region and… Read More Here
FQM Champions Health and Inclusivity at 2025 Absa Marathon 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News 

FQM Champions Health and Inclusivity at 2025 Absa Marathon

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First Quantum Minerals Sponsors 2025 Absa Marathon, Boosting Community Health and Inclusivity First Quantum Minerals (FQM) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and community inclusivity by serving as the official sponsor of the 2025 Absa Marathon, which recorded a historic turnout. The marathon underscored the power of sport in fostering national pride and community development. FQM Country Director, Anthony Mukutuma, emphasized that the company’s sponsorship reflects its core values. “At FQM, we believe sport embodies the principles that drive progress – discipline, teamwork, endurance, and determination. Supporting this marathon… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mine Empowers Young Women Through Copper Jewelry Initiative 5 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

Kansanshi Mine Empowers Young Women Through Copper Jewelry Initiative

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Kansanshi Mine Art Gallery Empowers Vulnerable Girls with Copper Jewelry Training in Zambia Solwezi, Zambia – First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Mine is transforming copper into more than a global export—it is shaping futures for vulnerable young women through the Kansanshi Art Gallery, a corporate social responsibility project established in 2020. The gallery runs a two-year goldsmithing course that trains girls from vulnerable backgrounds, including orphans and survivors of abuse, to make fine jewelry from copper. Each cohort admits 10 students, selected through Zambia’s social welfare system and local orphanages, as… Read More Here
Sandfire Resources’ Motheo Copper Mine Delivers Record Growth and Economic Boost for Botswana 6 Corporate News Copper International 

Sandfire Resources’ Motheo Copper Mine Delivers Record Growth and Economic Boost for Botswana

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Sandfire’s Motheo Copper Mine Exceeds Expectations, Driving Jobs and $2.8 Billion into Botswana Economy Australia-based Sandfire Resources Managing Director and CEO Brendan Harris has hailed the company’s Motheo copper mine in Botswana as a “remarkable achievement,” citing both the supportive investment environment and Sandfire’s operational excellence as key factors in the project’s success. Speaking at the Africa Down Under conference in Perth on Wednesday, Harris detailed how the $400-million project, delivered during the Covid-19 pandemic, had quickly surpassed expectations. “From construction to first concentrate, the development of Motheo has been… Read More Here
Glencore Initiates Retrenchment Process at South African Ferrochrome and Vanadium Operations 7 International Corporate News 

Glencore Initiates Retrenchment Process at South African Ferrochrome and Vanadium Operations

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Glencore, Merafe Begin Retrenchment at Rustenburg Smelters as Power Costs Hit South Africa’s Ferrochrome Sector Glencore confirmed on Monday that a retrenchment process has begun at its joint-venture Rustenburg ferrochrome smelter and vanadium operations in South Africa, citing sustained economic pressures on the business. South Africa holds around 80% of the world’s known chrome ore reserves, according to Glencore, giving the country a dominant role in global ferrochrome production. However, persistent power shortages, rising electricity tariffs, and broader economic challenges have weighed heavily on the industry. In May, Glencore and… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Plans $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO for Gold Unit Amid Record Prices 8 International Corporate News Gold 

Zijin Mining Plans $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO for Gold Unit Amid Record Prices

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China’s Zijin Mining Eyes $3B Hong Kong IPO for Gold Unit as Prices Near Record Highs China’s Zijin Mining Group is preparing to list its international gold-mining subsidiary, Zijin Gold International, in Hong Kong in an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise more than $3 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. If completed, the deal would rank as the second-largest IPO globally in 2025. The final size and timing of the IPO are still under discussion, though the listing could launch as early as this month. Investor… Read More Here
Austral Resources Secures Glencore Funding and Offtake Deal to Finalize Rocklands Copper Acquisition 9 International Copper Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

Austral Resources Secures Glencore Funding and Offtake Deal to Finalize Rocklands Copper Acquisition

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Austral Resources and Glencore Ink $15m Deal to Advance Rocklands Copper Project in Queensland ASX-listed Austral Resources Australia has signed binding agreements with Glencore, securing funding, offtake, and tolling arrangements that pave the way for its acquisition of the Rocklands copper project in Queensland. The deal package includes a $15 million loan facility, a copper concentrate offtake agreement, and a tolling agreement to maximize the use of Rocklands’ processing plant. Together, these agreements enable Austral to meet the final conditions required for its purchase of Copper Resources Australia (CRA), the… Read More Here
CAMI officially presents seven digital research certificates to the American company Kobold Metals 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News Lithium New Mining Projects 

CAMI officially presents seven digital research certificates to the American company Kobold Metals

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CAMI Officially Issues Seven Digital Research Certificates to Kobold Metals in DRC The Mining Registry of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially granted seven digitalized research certificates to U.S.-based Kobold Metals, marking a new milestone in the strategic partnership between the two nations. The certificates were presented on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Kinshasa during a ceremony attended by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. The initiative reflects the shared ambition of the DRC and the United States to strengthen economic ties through responsible and innovative development of… Read More Here

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