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Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market 1 International Corporate News Energy Uranium 

Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market

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Paladin Energy Targets US, China and Europe as Namibia Emerges as Strategic Uranium Supply Hub Amid Rising Global Demand Paladin Energy says it is engaging potential buyers in the United States, China, and Europe as global demand for uranium continues to rise, reinforcing Namibia’s growing importance in the international nuclear fuel market. Chief Executive Officer Paul Hemburrow said the company has held discussions with representatives linked to US diplomatic channels, although no formal agreements have yet been concluded. “We’ve had direct interactions with representatives from US embassies, but there is… Read More Here
Rome Resources Strengthens Control and Funding Position at Bisie North Tin Project 2 Mining in DRC Corporate News New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources Strengthens Control and Funding Position at Bisie North Tin Project

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Rome Resources Expands Ownership in DRC Tin Assets and Raises £1.2M to Accelerate Exploration Growth Rome Resources is strengthening its position in one of the world’s most prospective tin regions through increased project ownership, new funding, and an expanded exploration programme. The company is focusing on the Bisie North district in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where it is building a larger, more controlled portfolio of high-potential tin and copper assets. Rome Resources (AIM: RMR) has advanced its growth strategy by increasing its exposure to the Bisie North… Read More Here
Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks 3 International Battery Metals Corporate News 

Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks

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Sibanye-Stillwater to Decide on €763m Keliber Lithium Refinery as Price Volatility and EU Support Shape Investment Outlook A final investment decision on the third phase of the €763 million Keliber lithium project in Finland the refinery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to CEO Richard Stewart. The decision will depend largely on clearer signals around long-term lithium pricing stability. Stewart made the remarks during the group’s International and Recycling Operations Capital Markets Day. He confirmed that construction of the Syväjärvi open-pit lithium mine has been completed on… Read More Here
Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Launch Autonomous Drilling Integration at Copper One Mine 4 International Corporate News Equipment & Technology 

Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Launch Autonomous Drilling Integration at Copper One Mine

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Mariana Minerals and Sandvik Deploy Autonomous Drilling System at Copper One Mine to Advance Smart Mining in the US Mariana Minerals and Sandvik have formed a strategic partnership to deploy autonomous drilling technology at Mariana’s Copper One mine in southeastern Utah, United States. The initiative aims to advance fully automated mining operations by integrating Sandvik’s AutoMine Surface Drilling platform directly into MarianaOS, Mariana’s proprietary mining software system. Rather than operating as a standalone solution, AutoMine is now embedded within Mariana’s broader digital ecosystem. This integration connects drilling operations with overall… Read More Here
FQM Leads Solwezi’s Infrastructure Revolution with Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade 5 Sponsored Content Corporate News Infrastructural Development Mining in Zambia 

FQM Leads Solwezi’s Infrastructure Revolution with Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade

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Solwezi Rising: The Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade and the New Face of Urban Growth Over the past decade, Solwezi has undergone a steady transformation from a quiet provincial town into one of Zambia’s fastest-growing economic centres. At the heart of this growth has been the sustained presence and investment of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), whose operations have increasingly extended beyond mining into infrastructure development that supports the town’s expansion. As economic activity rises, so too does the demand for modern infrastructure capable of sustaining industry and a growing population. FQM… Read More Here
FQM’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases World’s First Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck in Zambia 6 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Equipment & Technology Sponsored Content 

FQM’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases World’s First Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck in Zambia

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases Hitachi’s Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck, Pioneering Sustainable Copper Production In the copper-rich expanse of Solwezi, Zambia, a new sound is echoing across the open pits. Where once the roar of diesel engines dominated, the hum of electric motors now signals a profound shift in mining. At First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi copper and gold mine, the showcase of the world’s first ultra-large battery-electric mining truck marked a turning point not only for Zambia, but for the global mining industry. The truck was not being formally commissioned into… Read More Here
Luanshya Copper Mine Set to Restart Production After Two Decades of Rehabilitation 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Luanshya Copper Mine Set to Restart Production After Two Decades of Rehabilitation

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Zambia’s Luanshya Copper Mine to Resume Operations in August 2026 Following Major Dewatering and $710M Shaft Redevelopment Luanshya Copper Mine is scheduled to resume production in August 2026 after more than two decades of inactivity, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s efforts to expand copper output and revitalize legacy mining assets. The mine is majority owned by China Nonferrous Mining Corporation (CNMC), which acquired the operation in 2009 and holds an 80 percent stake. Zambia’s state mining investment company, ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH), retains the remaining 20 percent share. Before… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Advances Platreef Expansion With Key Shaft and Processing Milestones 8 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Advances Platreef Expansion With Key Shaft and Processing Milestones

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Ivanhoe Mines Marks Major Platreef Milestones as Shaft #3 Completion and Phase 2 Expansion Drive Production Growth in South Africa Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has announced the completion of three significant development milestones at its Platreef Mine project in Limpopo, South Africa, marking important progress toward the mine’s Phase 2 and future Phase 3 expansions. The milestones include: Company officials stated that these developments represent a major step forward in scaling production capacity and preparing the operation for long-term growth. Expanded Hoisting Capacity Strengthens Production Flexibility The completion of… Read More Here
US-Backed Mining Deal in Congo Faces Scrutiny Over Firm’s Claimed Experience 9 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

US-Backed Mining Deal in Congo Faces Scrutiny Over Firm’s Claimed Experience

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Virtus Minerals’ Congo Mining Credentials Questioned After $30M Chemaf Deal in US–DRC Critical Minerals Partnership A U.S. company at the center of Washington’s strategy to secure critical minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has come under scrutiny after questions emerged about the accuracy of its mining credentials. Virtus Minerals, which acquired Chemaf’s mining assets in March for approximately $30 million from the company’s shareholders, had previously indicated that it possessed operational experience in the DRC through involvement in a copper and cobalt processing facility. However, records and industry… Read More Here
Zambia’s Major Copper Smelters Face Extended Shutdowns, Raising Supply Concerns 10 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Zambia’s Major Copper Smelters Face Extended Shutdowns, Raising Supply Concerns

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Extended Mopani and Chambishi Smelter Maintenance to Tighten Copper Output and Sulphuric Acid Supply in Zambia Two of Zambia’s largest copper smelters and sulphuric acid producers are expected to shut down for extended maintenance later this year, according to industry sources. The planned outages are likely to further constrain copper production and reduce supplies of sulphuric acid, a critical chemical used in processing copper and cobalt. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has already disrupted global supplies of sulphuric acid and other leaching chemicals. As a result, mining companies in neighbouring… Read More Here

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