Energy - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

DRC and U.S. Deepen Strategic Partnership Through Inga III and Lobito Corridor Projects 1

Kinshasa and Washington Strengthen Cooperation on Energy and Infrastructure Development Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with Jeremy Wiggins in Kinshasa on Monday, May 11, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States. The discussions focused on several priority projects considered essential to the DRC’s economic transformation and energy future. Key topics included the Inga III hydroelectric project, development of the Lobito strategic corridor, investment security, and regional industrialization driven by the country’s vast mineral and… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

Zambia Introduces Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Accelerate Solar Energy and Climate Investment

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Launches $420 Million Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme to Boost Renewable Energy Investment The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, has launched a Carbon Feed-In Premium Programme (CFIP) aimed at accelerating investment in renewable energy and strengthening national electricity supply. Announced on April 1, 2026, the programme is expected to mobilise around USD 420 million in investment for grid-connected clean energy projects, with a strong focus on solar power integrated with battery energy storage systems. The CFIP is structured as a results-based carbon finance mechanism… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

Patrick Kangwa Highlights Zambia’s Energy Sector Progress and 10,000MW Power Ambition

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Targets 10,000MW Power Capacity by 2030 as Government Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says Zambia is making significant progress in the energy sector through reforms, infrastructure investment and increased private sector participation aimed at supporting economic growth. Speaking at the 4th Senior Public Service Management Meeting in Lusaka, Mr Kangwa described energy as the “lifeblood of development” and said government policies had helped attract local and foreign investment into the sector. He highlighted the implementation of the Electricity Open Access Regulations and the launch… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy Governance

ZDA Promotes Zambia’s Investment Potential During High-Level Germany Engagements

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Markets Mining, Energy and Agriculture Investment Opportunities to German Investors The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has promoted the country’s investment opportunities to German and European investors during high-level engagements in Germany aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and attracting foreign direct investment. The ZDA formed part of a Zambian government delegation participating in Development Cooperation negotiations between Zambia and the Federal Republic of Germany for the 2027–2028 cooperation period. The bilateral discussions focused on strategic sectors including governance, agriculture, food and nutrition security, and water development. Business forum highlights investment… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Energy New Mining Projects

DRC Plans New Copper Megaproject in Greater Kasai With Integrated Energy Infrastructure

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Pushes Greater Kasai Mining Expansion With Major Chinese Copper Project and Energy Infrastructure Plan The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing plans to transform Greater Kasai into a new strategic mining production hub, as part of efforts to diversify the country’s extractive industry beyond its traditional mining regions. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held discussions with officials from China Railway Resources Universal Limited to review a major proposed mining investment in the territories of Miabi and Kabeya-Kamwanga. Large-scale copper… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Energy

DRC Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms with New Projects and World Bank Funding

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Secures $250M World Bank Funding, Advances Power Projects to Boost Electricity Supply The Democratic Republic of the Congo is intensifying efforts to transform its energy sector through new infrastructure projects and strategic financing aimed at expanding electricity access and supporting economic growth. Speaking before the ATI-NTIC Commission of the National Assembly, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, highlighted key progress, including the commissioning of the Kakobola hydroelectric power plant and the mobilization of major development funding. A cornerstone of this strategy is the approval of $250… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy

Zambia Signs $246 Million Solar Investment Deal to Expand Nambala Power Project

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Secures $246M Solar Investment as Nambala Project Expansion Targets 350MW Capacity The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and Sunshare Energy Limited (SEL) have signed a $246 million Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) to expand the Nambala Solar Power Plant in Mumbwa, in a move aimed at accelerating Zambia’s renewable energy development. The agreement supports Phase II of the project, which will add 250 megawatts (MW) to the existing facility. This follows Phase I a 100MW installation valued at $54 million bringing the plant’s total planned capacity to 350MW and… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy

CEC Commissions Itimpi II Solar Plant, Boosting Zambia’s Renewable Energy Capacity

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Expands Solar Power: CEC Launches 136MW Itimpi II Plant to Strengthen Energy Security The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Group has commissioned the 136MW Itimpi II Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in Kitwe, marking a major expansion of its renewable energy portfolio and reinforcing Zambia’s transition toward a more diversified energy mix. With the addition of Itimpi II, CEC’s total installed solar capacity rises from 94MW to 230MW. This makes it the largest operational solar facility in Zambia and among the top three in sub-Saharan Africa. The project was delivered… Read More Here

International Corporate News Energy Uranium

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

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Constance0 comment

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

International Battery Metals Energy Oil & Gas

Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Constance0 comment

Mozambique–China Agreement Targets Critical Minerals, Gas Development and Security Cooperation in Northern Provinces Mozambique is strengthening its strategic relationship with China through a broad cooperation agreement that combines defence collaboration, geological mapping, and industrial investment aimed at unlocking one of Africa’s most resource-rich frontiers. The deal underscores Beijing’s expanding role in the continent’s mineral and energy sectors and reflects Maputo’s push to accelerate development in its northern regions. The announcement followed high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, culminating in a joint statement… Read More Here