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Kibali Gold Mines Calls for Stronger Formalization of Artisanal Mining in the DRC

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Week 2026: Kibali Gold Mines Highlights Need for Formalization and Environmental Control in Artisanal Mining Sector The DRC Mining Week 2026 officially opened on Wednesday at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, bringing together government officials, mining companies, and industry stakeholders to discuss sustainable development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s extractive sector. During a panel discussion focused on artisanal and small-scale mining, Kibali Gold Mines Head of Social Affairs, Le Franc Basima, outlined the key challenges facing the sub-sector, emphasizing that formalization remains the most critical issue. He… Read More Here

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UK Firm Signs Long-Term Deal to Expand Traceable Artisanal Gold Exports from Eastern DRC

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Constance

UK-Based SigraFi Partners with PeaceGold to Boost Traceable Artisanal Gold Exports from Eastern DRC A UK-based responsible gold sourcing company has signed a long-term supply and financing agreement aimed at expanding traceable artisanal gold exports from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in a move seen as a major boost for efforts to formalise the region’s mining sector. SigraFi Ltd announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with PeaceGold Trading Company Ltd to establish a framework for the supply of fully traceable gold doré sourced from cooperative-based artisanal… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe State-Owned Miner Mutapa Gold Plans Major Expansion to Double Output by 2029

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe’s Mutapa Gold Targets Doubling Production by 2029 After Securing Expansion Funding Zimbabwe’s state-owned mining company, Mutapa Gold Resources, plans to more than double its annual gold production to 220,000 ounces by 2029 following the launch of a major expansion programme backed by new financing. Production reports released to reporters on Friday showed that Mutapa produced 104,626 ounces of gold in the financial year ending March 31, representing a 10% decline from the previous year. The company attributed the drop mainly to lower ore grades at some of its operations.… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining’s Delayed Allied Gold Acquisition Signals a New Era in China’s Mining Strategy

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance

Zijin Mining’s Allied Gold Deal Delay Highlights China’s Cautious Shift in Global Gold Strategy and Africa Investment Risks The postponement of Zijin Mining’s planned acquisition of Canadian-based Allied Gold is more than a routine procedural delay. The three-month extension reflects deeper strategic calculations linked to China’s evolving mining policy, intensifying global competition for gold assets, and rising regulatory and political considerations in Africa. Amid record-high global gold prices and increasing efforts by major economies to secure critical mineral supplies, Beijing’s cautious stance highlights a shift toward greater scrutiny of overseas… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Dokwe Gold Project Surges Past 1.1 Million Ounces as Gold Boom Accelerates Economic Growth

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe gold boom intensifies as Dokwe project tops 1.13M ounces, boosting mining investment and $1B+ valuation Zimbabwe’s gold sector is entering a new phase of rapid expansion, driven by rising global prices, stronger investor appetite, and national efforts to increase output to 50 tonnes this year. At the centre of this momentum is a major new development in Matabeleland North, where UK-listed Ariana Resources has significantly upgraded its Dokwe Gold Project, strengthening its position as one of the country’s most important undeveloped gold assets. The company has announced a 42%… Read More Here

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Barrick Weighs London Listing for African Business as Potential Endeavour Mining Deal Emerges

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Constance

Barrick Considers London Listing for African Operations Amid Potential Endeavour Mining Tie-Up Barrick Mining is exploring a potential London listing for its African business, with an all-share transaction involving Endeavour Mining among the options under consideration, according to sources familiar with the matter. The discussions remain at an early stage and no final decision has been made. Sources cautioned that there is no certainty a transaction will proceed, and no announcement is expected in the near term. If completed, a combined African-focused entity could command a market capitalisation of around… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Gold Sector Gains Momentum as Deliveries Exceed 12.6 Tonnes in Early 2026

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe Gold Deliveries Surpass 12.6 Tonnes in Four Months as Rising Global Demand Strengthens Mining Sector Zimbabwe’s gold industry is showing renewed momentum in 2026, with bullion deliveries exceeding 12,600 kilogrammes during the first four months of the year as rising global demand and increased output from large-scale miners continue to strengthen the sector. Official figures reported by The Herald, a media partner of TV BRICS, show that total gold deliveries reached 12,636.51 kilogrammes between January and April 2026. The performance highlights gold’s growing importance to Zimbabwe’s economy and its… Read More Here

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DRC Losing $7.5 Billion Annually to Illegal Artisanal Gold Exports

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Faces Massive Gold Smuggling Crisis as Illegal Exports Drain Billions from Economy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to suffer massive financial losses from the illegal export of artisanal gold, with authorities estimating that nearly 50 tonnes of gold are smuggled out of the country each year. According to DRC Gold Trading SA, the illicit trade is costing the national economy an estimated US$7.5 billion annually. The figures were revealed by the company’s Director General, Joseph M. Kazibaziba, in a video shared on the company’s X account,… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Forms Gold Development Joint Venture for Kikonge Project in Zambia

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Constance

ZCCM-IH Launches Kyalo Goldfields JV to Develop Kikonge Gold Project and Expand Zambia’s Gold Value Chain ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc”) has announced a major step forward in its gold sector expansion strategy following the incorporation of a new special purpose vehicle, Kyalo Goldfields Limited (“KGL”), to develop the Kikonge gold project in Zambia’s North Western Province. The announcement follows a memorandum of understanding signed on 19 December 2025 between ZCCM-IH, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development (“MOMMD”), and Mining Mineral Resources SAS (“MMR”) for the… Read More Here

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Barrick Tightens Ebola Safety Measures at Kibali Gold Mine Amid Deadly Congo Outbreak

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 Constance

Barrick Increases Ebola Screening at Kibali Mine as Congo Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 131 Barrick Mining has intensified Ebola prevention measures at its Kibali Gold Mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a deadly outbreak in a neighbouring province. The company confirmed that no Ebola cases have been detected among workers at the mine. However, Barrick has introduced enhanced screening and monitoring procedures as a precautionary response to the outbreak, which has already claimed 131 lives, according to health officials. Ebola, a highly infectious virus transmitted through bodily… Read More Here