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DRC’s 9th Mining Indaba Highlights Global Rush for Strategic Minerals 1

Lubumbashi Hosts 9th Alternative Mining Indaba Focused on DRC’s Strategic Minerals and Sustainable Development Nearly 200 people participated in the 9th edition of the Alternative Mining Indaba, held in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from October 29 to 31, 2025. The participants came from various provinces across the country and represented civil society organizations, local communities, and government institutions. This year’s event carried special significance under the theme “Strategic Minerals of the DRC: Between Global Geopolitical Stakes and Local Socio-Economic Impacts.” Claude Muteba, Executive Director… Read More Here

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World Mining Congress 2026 Opens Call for Short Course Proposals Focused on Project Acceleration

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 admin

The WMC 2026 invites proposals from experts worldwide. Submission deadline: November 30, 2025. Lima, October 28, 2025. The Program Committee of the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 is pleased to announce its international Call for Short Course Proposals. This initiative aims to foster concrete solutions for a mining industry that is more efficient, sustainable, and aligned with the challenges of a transforming planet. Under the theme “Mining for the Future: Trust, Technology & Transformation,” the Congress invites experts and professionals to share knowledge that can accelerate project delivery, optimize existing… Read More Here

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Zambia Mining & Investment Insaka 2025: A Turning Point for Local Content and Sustainable Growth

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 Constance

The 2025 edition of the Zambia Mining & Investment Insaka (ZAMII 2025) will be remembered as a defining moment in the nation’s mining and economic history. Held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth: Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation and Value Addition,” the summit attracted over 1,000 delegates from across Africa and beyond. For decades, Zambia’s mining industry one of Africa’s largest has been the backbone of its economy, contributing around 70% of export earnings but with limited benefits retained domestically. ZAMII 2025 sought to… 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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ZCCM-IH Highlights Mining Growth and Investment Confidence at Mining Insaka 2025

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

ZCCM-IH Reports $1 Billion Market Cap Milestone and Expands into Energy at Zambia’s Mining Insaka ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) reaffirmed its commitment to driving Zambia’s mining growth and diversification during the official opening of the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka at Mulungushi Conference Centre. Delivering remarks on behalf of the company, Board Chairperson Mr. Phesto Musonda said ZCCM-IH’s sponsorship of this year’s event, in partnership with Mopani Copper Mines Plc, underscores its dedication to fostering national dialogue, investment, and sustainable mining development. “Our sponsorship goes beyond symbolism. The… Read More Here

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Zambia Targets 40% Local Participation in Mining Sector as Insaka Wraps Up

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

Mining Insaka Concludes with Renewed Commitment to Local Content Implementation The Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka concluded in Lusaka with a firm government directive to accelerate the implementation of the Local Content Statutory Instrument (SI). Speaking at the close of the event, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that local contractors and suppliers secure a greater share of opportunities in the country’s mining industry. “Our goal is for Zambian contractors and suppliers to participate in the mining sector by up to… Read More Here

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Zambia Enacts Local Content SI to Boost Local Participation in the Mining Sector

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 Constance

Zambia Signs Local Content SI: What the New Mining Regulation Means for Local Suppliers and the Economy In a move aimed at strengthening local participation in the mining sector, President Hakainde Hichilema has authorised the signing of the Mining Local Content Statutory Instrument (SI). The decision, confirmed during the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka, tasks Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe with implementing regulations designed to require mining companies to give preference to Zambian-owned businesses, employ Zambian nationals, and support domestic supplier development. Key Facts The SI introduces legal obligations… Read More Here

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Governor Fifi Masuka Calls for Stronger DRC–Zambia Partnership to Drive Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation

October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 Constance

Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Urges DRC–Zambia Cooperation for Responsible Mining, Value Addition, and Africa’s Energy Transition The Governor of Lualaba Province, Her Excellency Fifi Masuka Saini, has called for closer cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to promote value addition, local processing, and sustainable mining governance across the region. Delivering her keynote address at the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka, Governor Masuka paid tribute to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the DRC and President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia for their visionary leadership in shaping… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Hakainde Hichilema Pledges Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Zambia’s Mining Industry at the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Zambia’s mining sector into a key driver of inclusive growth, sustainability, and national prosperity. Speaking at this year’s Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka, held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth – Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation and Value Addition,” President Hichilema said the event’s focus aligns closely with Zambia’s renewed mining agenda — one that seeks to transition the nation from a… Read More Here

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Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 Constance

Minister Paul Kabuswe Urges Mining Industry to Transform Zambia into a Regional Value-Addition Hub Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, has urged industry leaders and investors to transform dialogue into actionable projects that will elevate Zambia from a mining country into a regional hub for value addition. Speaking at a networking cocktail during the Mining and Investment Insaka on Monday evening in Lusaka, Minister Kabuswe underscored the government’s vision of building a mining sector that not only extracts minerals but also refines them locally — creating jobs… Read More Here