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Mining Indaba 2026 to Emphasize Power of Collaboration in African Mining 1

With its immense reserves of critical minerals, Africa holds the key to powering the next phase of global development. As the world intensifies its focus on the minerals vital for clean energy, technology, and infrastructure, global interest in Africa’s resources is surging. However, unlocking this potential requires more than extraction. It demands a unified effort across governments, private investors, downstream buyers, local communities, and civil society. The 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26) embraces this imperative with the theme: “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships.” It highlights the transformative power… Read More Here

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First Quantum Minerals’ Zambian Country Manager Joins African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 Constance

LUSAKA, Zambia, June 20, 2025/APO Group/ — Godwin Beene, Country Manager for Zambia at mining firm First Quantum Minerals, will speak at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa’s premier event for the mining sector. During the event, Beene will join a high-level panel discussion titled Zambia: Accelerating Exploration and Development Through License Allocation and Global Partnerships, where he is expected to share insights into the company’s Zambian strategy. Beene’s participation at AMW 2025 comes as Zambia intensifies efforts to attract global investment and scale-up copper production to… Read More Here

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CAMI Chief Urges Cross-Border Geological Collaboration

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Constance

In response to the lack of coordination among African nations regarding geological data, Popol Mabolia Yenga, Director General of the Mining Cadastre (CAMI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has called for a regional research initiative aimed at preventing disputes over the origin of mineral resources. Speaking during the panel discussion “Roadmap for the Mining Industry: Shaping the Future of Mining in the DRC,” held as part of DRC Mining Week 2025 in Lubumbashi, Mabolia emphasized the shortcomings of the current nation-by-nation approach to mapping Africa’s subsoil. “We face… Read More Here

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Barrick Urges DRC to Strengthen Gold Mining Policies Amid Market Surge

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Constance

Gold prices recently hit their highest level in a week, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States. Against this backdrop, Cyril Mutombo, Country Director for Barrick Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has called on the Congolese government to enhance its mining policies to attract more gold-focused investment. Speaking during a panel on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at DRC Mining Week, Mutombo emphasized the need for a more investor-friendly environment to fully capitalize on the country’s gold potential. As… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Minister Calls for Responsible and Sovereign Transformation of the Sector at DRC Mining Week

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Constance

Kizito Pakabomba, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has called for a responsible and sovereign transformation of the country’s mining sector. His remarks came during the official opening of the 20th edition of DRC Mining Week, held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga. This year’s edition of the annual forum, a flagship event for both national and international stakeholders in the extractive industry, was themed: “Twenty Years Shaping the DRC’s Mining Sector: Investing in Infrastructure and Energy Security.” In his keynote speech, delivered… Read More Here

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EquityBCDC Reaffirms Commitment to DRC Mining Sector with Strong Financial Backing and Offtake Facilitation

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Constance

EquityBCDC reaffirmed its commitment to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector by offering strong financial backing and the ability to facilitate transactions between miners and their international offtakers. This was emphasized by Yves Bizunga Kussa, Deputy Managing Director of EquityBCDC and Managing Director of the Southern Region, during a panel discussion at the 20th edition of DRC Mining Week, which concluded on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi. As one of the major sponsors of the event, EquityBCDC was represented by a large delegation, continuing… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Week Marks 20 Years of Mining Growth and National Progress

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Constance

Lubumbashi, DRC – DRC Mining Week, a flagship gathering for business and investment opportunities in the mining sector, celebrated its 20th anniversary last Wednesday in Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga Province in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The opening ceremony, held at the Pullman Karavia Hotel, was brief but symbolic. In his keynote speech, Bin Nassor Kasongo, President of the DRC Chamber of Mines, highlighted the evolution of the event over two decades, describing it as more than just a trade fair. “Beyond a simple sectoral meeting, this event became… Read More Here

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DRC’s Mining Sector Reaffirmed as Backbone of DRC Economy at DRC Mining Week

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Constance

As the 20th anniversary edition of DRC Mining Week opened in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, Bin Nassor Kasongo, President of the Chamber of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, underscored the pivotal role of mining in the country’s economic development. “From 2007 to 2022, our mining industry contributed nearly $30 billion to the public treasury, making the mining sector the backbone of the Congolese economy,” Kasongo stated during his keynote speech at the Pullman Karavia Hotel. He credited this achievement to the early vision of industry pioneers and reaffirmed the Chamber’s… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Minister encourages industry to gather at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 11 June

June 7, 2025June 7, 2025 Constance

“Organisers can be rightfully proud of building such a legacy over 20 years” The DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, says he is looking forward to visiting “the legendary DRC Mining Week,” which is taking place from 11–13 June in Lubumbashi. The organisers of this longstanding expo and conference, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary edition this month, have extended the event until 14 June for the official visit of Mining Minister H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume who will address and engage with delegates during a special… Read More Here

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DRC Prime Minister Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Economic Transformation at KBM 2025

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025 Constance

The sixth edition of the Katanga Business Meeting (KBM), held under the theme “Building Our Future: Focus on Priority Objectives,” opened on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Kolwezi. The event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, who underscored the strategic significance of the Lobito Corridor for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In her opening address, Prime Minister Suminwa emphasized that the corridor represented more than just a transportation route—it stood as a dynamic symbol of regional integration. “This is a new opportunity to attract structural investments and promote… Read More Here