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DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum back with big move to Kolwezi in September

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 Constance

“The industry has spoken, and we have listened” It’s official, DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum is moving to Kolwezi and is taking place from 29-30 September 2025. In what is already the third edition of this event, the focus is on the region’s potential in the global energy transition, including leveraging the DRC and Zambia’s significant cobalt and copper resources for battery precursor manufacturing. Overall, the DRC envisions a future where it plays a pivotal role in the global battery metals supply chain, contributing to the energy transition while fostering economic… Read More Here

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DRC Positions Itself as Key Player in Global Energy Transition at Strategic Mining Summit

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 Constance

Chaired by His Excellency Guylain Nyembo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Planning, and Chairman of the Executive Board of the EITI-DRC, a strategic meeting convened the key stakeholders of the Congolese extractive sector. Among those in attendance were His Excellency Kizito Pakabomba, Minister of Mines and Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the EITI-DRC; Mrs. O’Neige N’Sele Mimpa, Deputy Minister of Finance; as well as Cabinet members of the Head of State, Secretaries General of Public Administration, representatives from the Court of Auditors, and technical and financial partners. In his… Read More Here

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Zambia and Mozambique Forge Key Energy Partnership with New MoUs

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Constance

Zambia and Mozambique have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional energy cooperation with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing power trade and improving infrastructure development between the two nations. The agreements, formalized during the 2025 Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC), include an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMoU) for the development of the Mozambique-Zambia Power Interconnector. This major initiative is set to improve power trade, telecommunications, and power generation in the region. The Mozambique-Zambia Power Interconnector, valued at approximately USD 500 million, will… Read More Here

International Events & Expos

Botswana Launches Inaugural SADC Sustainable Energy Week Calls for Urgent Action on Energy Security

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 Constance

Botswana’s President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, officially opened the inaugural Southern African Development Community (SADC) Sustainable Energy Week in Gaborone, calling for urgent action to secure sustainable energy access across the region. At the high-level conference, held from 24-28 February 2025 under the theme “Accelerating Sustainable Energy Solutions for an Energy-Secure SADC Region,” President Boko urged SADC Member States and stakeholders to move beyond dialogue and implement actionable solutions to ensure clean, affordable, and reliable energy for all. “The time for talk is over. It’s time to act! Let’s work… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Highlights Mining and Energy Growth at Mining Indaba 2025

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Constance

At the 2024 Indaba conference in Cape Town, Zambia showcased its mining sector under the theme “Transforming Tomorrow, Delivering Today.” ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) Board Chairperson, Kakenewa Muyangwa, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to driving economic development and unlocking Zambia’s mining potential. Speaking at the country showcase, Muyangwa emphasized ZCCM-IH’s pivotal role in shaping Zambia’s economic future. “Our mission is to create value for shareholders, contribute to economic growth, and positively impact the communities we serve,” he stated. Over the past year, ZCCM-IH made significant strides in “delivering today” by unlocking… Read More Here

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Barrick Gold Highlights African Investments at 2025 Mining Indaba

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Constance

At the 31st edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, Barrick Gold, one of Africa’s top gold producers, made significant contributions. The event, held in South Africa and concluding on Thursday, February 6, 2025, saw Barrick Gold’s CEO, Mark Bristow, presenting the company’s various investments in Africa and worldwide. The 2025 edition of the conference, themed “Preparing the Future of Mining in Africa, Starting Today,” spotlighted Barrick Gold’s strong presence across the continent. The company operates five gold mines in Africa, including Tongon in Ivory Coast, Loulo-Gounkoto in Mali,… Read More Here

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Zambia Emphasizes Copper Production Growth to 3 Million Tonnes by 2032 At Mining Indaba

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Constance

Zambia made a commanding statement at the 2025 Mining Indaba, drawing global attention with a packed Country Showcase that underscored its rising influence in the mining sector. As Africa’s second-largest copper producer and an emerging hub for critical minerals like cobalt and lithium, Zambia positioned itself as a premier investment destination, backed by stable policies and ambitious production targets. The Zambian government laid out an aggressive plan to ramp up copper output to 3 million tonnes per year by 2032. Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane emphasized the nation’s commitment to… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Minister Condemns Rwanda’s Resource Plundering at Indaba 2025

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 Constance

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, has denounced the systematic exploitation of the country’s mineral resources by Rwanda under the cover of the M23-AFC rebel group. Speaking on Sunday, February 2, at the annual Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Pakabomba condemned Rwanda’s actions as an outright aggression against the DRC. “From the Indaba in Cape Town, we strongly denounce the plundering of our mineral resources by Rwanda, which is waging an unacceptable aggression against our country. Supporting collaboration between African nations also means… Read More Here

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Finance Minister Musokotwane Highlights Surging Investor Interest at Indaba 2025

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 Constance

Zambia has emerged as a key attraction for global investors at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane stated that the country’s rich mineral resources have made the Zambian delegation one of the busiest at the event, with investors actively seeking opportunities in the mining sector. Dr. Musokotwane attributed this heightened interest to the New Dawn Government’s investor-friendly policies, as well as Zambia’s long-standing peace and stability. He highlighted that the government holds valuable mining assets that have drawn… Read More Here

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Afreximbank Calls for Africa to Maximize Mineral Wealth Through Value Addition

February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 Constance

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has called on Africa’s mining industry to take decisive steps to retain and maximize the value of its vast mineral resources. Speaking at the African Mining Indaba 2025 in Cape Town, Afreximbank Senior Executive Vice President Denys Denya emphasized the urgency of transforming Africa from a raw material exporter into an industrial powerhouse. Denya pointed out the stark imbalance in the global mining economy, noting that despite the industry generating approximately $1.7 trillion in revenue in 2023, Africa’s share remains disproportionately low. “Our continent extracts… Read More Here