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FQM Denies Claims of Stalled Progress at La Granja Copper Project in Peru 1

First Quantum Refutes Reports of Public Opposition, Confirms Steady Progress at Peru’s La Granja Copper Project First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX: FM) has rejected recent claims suggesting its La Granja copper project in northern Peru is paralyzed by public opposition, describing the allegations as outdated, misleading, and inconsistent with current realities on the ground. The company’s statement came in response to a report by GEM Mining Consulting, which alleged that the project remains “blocked by public distrust.” First Quantum countered that La Granja is advancing decisively and transparently, under stringent… Read More Here

Feriel Zerouki to Step Down as De Beers Chief Trade and Industry Officer

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Constance

De Beers Executive Feriel Zerouki Resigns After Two Decades, Leaving Legacy of Ethics and Transparency in Diamond Industry Feriel Zerouki will step down as De Beers Group’s Chief Trade and Industry Officer and member of the executive committee at the end of October, the diamond company announced. Zerouki joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the miner’s leadership in ethics, provenance, and industry integrity over her nearly two decades with the group. During her tenure, she spearheaded the launch of Tracr and GemFair, two… Read More Here

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FQM Sets Ambitious Goal for Zambia’s Copper Production by 2032

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Copper Industry Targets 3 Million Tonnes by 2032 with Focus on Sustainability and Community Development First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has unveiled an ambitious vision for Zambia’s mining sector: achieving three million tonnes of copper annually by 2032. Speaking at the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka (ZAMII) 2025, FQM Country Director Anthony Mukutuma stressed that this goal requires a combination of strategic planning, sustainable practices, and community engagement to ensure lasting benefits for the country. Held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth: Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation & Value Addition,” the… Read More Here

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Alphamin Resources Lifts Tin Output by 26% in Q3, Raises Full-Year Production Guidance

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

Alphamin Resources Increases Q3 Tin Production by 26%, Boosts 2024 Output Forecast Despite Security Risks in DRC JSE-listed Alphamin Resources has reported a strong rebound in tin production for the third quarter of 2025, delivering 5,190 tonnes of contained tin, a 26% increase from the previous quarter’s 4,106 tonnes, according to its latest operational update. The company attributed the improvement to a full quarter of uninterrupted operations following a temporary suspension in early 2025 due to security concerns in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).… Read More Here

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Epiroc Secures $12 Million Order from Asante Gold for Chirano Mine in Ghana

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

Epiroc Wins Major $12 Million Mining Equipment Contract from Asante Gold for Chirano Mine in Ghana Mining and infrastructure productivity partner Epiroc has secured a significant order for advanced mining equipment and digital solutions from Asante Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company operating the Chirano gold mine in southwestern Ghana. The order, valued at approximately SEK 115 million (US$12 million), includes a fleet of underground mining trucks, loaders, face drilling rigs, and production drilling rigs designed to enhance productivity and safety at Chirano — a combined open-pit and underground operation.… Read More Here

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Mercuria Metals Division Reports $300 Million Trading Profit Amid Market Volatility

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

Mercuria Metals Trading Surges $300M as Firm Expands Beyond Oil and Gas Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. has recorded approximately $300 million in trading profits so far this year through its metals division, signaling a strong return to the sector after years focused on oil and gas. The figures, reported to Bloomberg by sources familiar with the matter, include realized profits and mark-to-market gains on unsettled positions and contracts for the remainder of the year. Mercuria declined to comment on the numbers. Expansion and Team Growth The metals division was established… Read More Here

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Metalkol SA, ERG and SNEL SA inaugurate first circuit of 120 kV Nseke-RO line to strengthen power supply in Kolwezi

October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 Constance

Kolwezi, 10 October 2025 – La Compagnie d’exploitation des Rejets de Kingamyambo SA (Metalkol SA or Metalkol), an entity of the Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), and the Société Nationale d’Électricité SA (SNEL SA) have inaugurated the first circuit of the 120 kV line connecting the Nseke power station to the West Substation (Nseke-RO) in Lualaba Province. The ceremony, held at the Nseke-RO site, was attended by His Excellency, Mr Sakombi Molendo, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity; Clément Mufundji Tshinat, Vice-Governor of Lualaba Province; a delegation from SNEL SA led… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Kansanshi Operations Center Sets the Standard for Smart and Sustainable Mining in Africa In the global race to modernize resource extraction, Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine has emerged as a quiet powerhouse. Its newly commissioned Operations Center is not just another control room—it is the digital brain of the mine, the command hub from which every part of the vast operation is monitored, connected, and optimized. From this state-of-the-art facility, engineers and operators oversee everything: the S2 and S3 processing plants, the pits, dispatch systems, haul trucks, engineering, and maintenance. What… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Reports 71,266 Tonnes of Copper Produced by Kamoa-Kakula in Q3 2025

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Constance

Johannesburg, South Africa–(Newsfile Corp. – October 7, 2025) – Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today the company’s third-quarter production results and an update on operational and project activities. During the third quarter, Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators milled a total 3.46 million tonnes of ore, producing 71,226 tonnes of copper. Copper production year to date totaled 316,393 tonnes. Production guidance of 370,000 tonnes to 420,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate is maintained, with mining… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

Jubilee Metals Advances $90M Sale of South African Chrome & PGM Assets to Strengthen Zambian Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals, listed on AIM and AltX, has informed shareholders that the sale process of its South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) business is progressing following shareholder approval on August 28. The company has already received the first tranche payment of $15 million. In June, Jubilee announced its decision to divest its South African chrome and PGM operations to focus entirely on its growth opportunities in Zambia. The company received… Read More Here