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ZEMA Approves $627 Million in Development Projects to Drive Sustainable Growth 1 Mining in Zambia Environment Social Governance (ESG) Mining Policy 

ZEMA Approves $627 Million in Development Projects to Drive Sustainable Growth

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The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved 115 development projects with a combined investment value of $627 million, following the 33rd Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) meeting held in June 2025. The approved projects span key sectors crucial to Zambia’s economic advancement, including mining (51 projects), mineral processing (22), infrastructure development (18), manufacturing and processing (17), and agriculture, forestry, and tourism (7). The approvals highlight the country’s continued focus on inclusive and environmentally responsible development. Among the major projects greenlit is the construction of a ZAMMSA Regional Medical Warehouse in… Read More Here
Landmark Agreement Signals New Era for Vocational Training in the DRC 2 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Landmark Agreement Signals New Era for Vocational Training in the DRC

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On May 15, 2025, the Club du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics et de la Chambre des Métiers et de l’Artisanat (Club BTP & CMA) and the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) signed a landmark agreement in Kinshasa, in collaboration with the Minister of Professional Training. This agreement marks a decisive step toward building a stronger Congolese middle class by formalizing the training, certification, and employment of local artisans and skilled workers. The partnership reflects the national agenda of President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration to empower local… Read More Here
FQM AND THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM PARTNER TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN ZAMBIA 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Environment Social Governance (ESG) Press Release 

FQM AND THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM PARTNER TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN ZAMBIA

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The Zambian government has commended First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its commitment to environmental stewardship, citing the company’s robust environmental management system that safeguards the environment during mining operations. This recognition follows a recent meeting between the Ministry of Tourism and First Quantum, in which both parties discussed a collaborative approach to enhancing conservation efforts within the country. Ministry of Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga expressed his satisfaction with the mining firm’s commitment to conservation.He acknowledged the vital role that mining companies play in the Zambian economy and stressed the… Read More Here
Tenke Fungurume Mining Celebrates Copper Mark Certification 4 Mining in DRC Copper Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Tenke Fungurume Mining Celebrates Copper Mark Certification

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The Copper Mark is a prestigious certification awarded to mining companies that undergo a rigorous audit of their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. To date, only 52 mining operations worldwide have received this mark of distinction, with Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) being the first mine in Africa to achieve this certification. The celebration of this significant accomplishment took place on July 31, commemorating the international recognition obtained on June 12. The event was hosted at TFM’s facilities, with CEO Wang Hanyuan, PCA Wang Quan, and CEO John Woto attending… Read More Here
OEARSE Criticizes DRC Mining Companies for Environmental and Social Oversights 5 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

OEARSE Criticizes DRC Mining Companies for Environmental and Social Oversights

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In a press release dated Monday, June 10, 2024, DESKECO.COM received a statement from the Observatory for Studies and Support for Social and Environmental Responsibility (OEARSE). The organization expressed concerns that many mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have not heeded the lessons from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) assessment report regarding their social and environmental obligations. OEARSE warned that these companies might hold questionable social licenses. The EITI evaluation, conducted in March 2023 in the regions of Haut-Katanga, Lualaba, and Haut-Uélé, reviewed 93 mining… Read More Here
HARNESSING ZAMBIA’S MINES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE INVESTMENT: A GREEN INITIATIVE TAKES ROOT 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Environment Social Governance (ESG) Press Release 

HARNESSING ZAMBIA’S MINES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE INVESTMENT: A GREEN INITIATIVE TAKES ROOT

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Zambia, renowned for its abundant mineral resources, is now emerging as a potential leader in climate change investment. However, in recent years, Zambia’s landscape has not been spared the effects of climate change, from erratic weather patterns to dwindling natural habitats. Amidst these challenges, a beacon of hope emerges: the role of mines as potential investors in climate change programmes. In a ground-breaking move, several mining companies operating within Zambia have begun to recognise their role in combating climate change and have taken proactive steps to invest in sustainable initiatives.… Read More Here
Can mining ever be sustainable? 7 International Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Can mining ever be sustainable?

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In the greenest of ironies, the same technologies that could save us from the climate crisis rely on an industry whose environmental record is far from clean. Mining has run up a long list of troubling activities, from exorbitant water use to chemical pollution, the destruction of biodiversity and human rights abuses. On top of that, primary mineral and metal production is responsible for roughly 10 percent of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Yet we need metals and minerals to manufacture electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and batteries –… Read More Here
Queensland Contemplates Glencore's Carbon Storage Plan Amid Environmental Concerns 8 International Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Queensland Contemplates Glencore’s Carbon Storage Plan Amid Environmental Concerns

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Australia’s Queensland state is poised to decide on Glencore’s proposal to bury liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) in the country’s largest aquifer, a move contested by farm groups over concerns of water contamination. Glencore, aiming to contribute to global carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts, plans a three-year, A$210-million pilot project to inject 330,000 metric tons of CO2 from a coal-fired power plant underground. While Glencore asserts the project’s safety, farm groups fear it could contaminate the Great Artesian Basin, a vital groundwater source for agriculture. Michael Guerin of AgForce farm… Read More Here
Concerns Mount Over Mining Expansion in DRC's Okapi Wildlife Reserve 9 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Concerns Mount Over Mining Expansion in DRC’s Okapi Wildlife Reserve

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The burgeoning presence of artisanal and semi-industrial mining activities within the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (RFO) in Mambasa, located in the Bunia territory of Ituri province, has become a focal point for conservationists responsible for safeguarding this protected area of the Congolese state. Officials have pointed fingers at Chinese individuals as the primary instigators behind these practices. Albert Walaga, the manager of the reserve, expressed urgent concerns about the exploitation occurring within the reserve, attributing it to Chinese nationals. He emphasized the need for prompt action from all stakeholders to address… Read More Here
Tenke Fungurume Mining Disputes Environmental Pollution Claims in Manomapia 10 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

Tenke Fungurume Mining Disputes Environmental Pollution Claims in Manomapia

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Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), a subsidiary of the CMOC group, has reiterated its denial of environmental pollution allegations related to its new “30K” factory in Manomapia. Despite a relocation process underway in parts of the district, TFM asserts that emission levels from the factory comply with environmental standards, dismissing claims of pollution in the affected community. TFM cites an environmental and social impact study (ESIA) conducted for the factory, indicating that the distance between the emission point and the community meets DRC mining regulations. However, local civil society has voiced… Read More Here

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