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Zambia, Zimbabwe Revive Batoka Gorge Project with Congo River Water Plan 1 Mining in Zambia Hydro power plant 

Zambia, Zimbabwe Revive Batoka Gorge Project with Congo River Water Plan

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Zambia and Zimbabwe are intensifying efforts to attract investment for the long-delayed $5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project by revisiting a controversial plan to divert water from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), a joint agency managing the Kariba Dam on behalf of both countries, has formed a dedicated team to engage potential investors for the 2,400-megawatt power project, according to CEO Munyaradzi Munodawafa. “Our resource mobilization effort is targeting a timeframe of 12 to 18 months, depending on investor confidence, market conditions, and continued… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Reports Significantly Increased Hydroelectric Power Availability for Kamoa-Kakula 2 Mining in DRC Copper Hydro power plant 

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Significantly Increased Hydroelectric Power Availability for Kamoa-Kakula

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Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today, alongside the company’s first-quarter production results, that Kamoa-Kakula has reached a major turning point following a significant increase in imported hydroelectric power in recent weeks enabling the start-up of the new on-site copper smelter. Imported hydroelectric power increased by 20 megawatts (MW) to 70 MW in mid-March. Imported hydropower is expected to increase further to 100 MW imminently, representing a 100% increase over recent weeks. Kamoa-Kakula delivered record production during… Read More Here
Kasaï-Central’s Mbombo Hydropower Station Construction Begins 3 Mining in DRC Electricity Hydro power plant 

Kasaï-Central’s Mbombo Hydropower Station Construction Begins

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The highly anticipated Mbombo hydropower station project has officially begun. Construction was launched on February 15, 2025, by Joseph Moïse Kambulu Nkonko, governor of Kasaï-Central province, where the station will be located. The plant, situated on the Lulua River about 9.3 miles (15 km) from downtown Kananga, will have an installed capacity of 10 MW. This project is expected to bring electricity to more people in the region. However, the number of direct and indirect jobs it will create, as well as the total number of beneficiaries, has yet to… Read More Here
Grand Inga Dam Project Faces Major Delays Despite Huge Potential for Africa’s Energy Future 4 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

Grand Inga Dam Project Faces Major Delays Despite Huge Potential for Africa’s Energy Future

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Plans to build the Grand Inga Dam on the Congo River, a colossal hydroelectric project that could provide renewable energy for much of Africa, continue to face significant challenges. The proposed dam, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aims to generate twice the power of China’s Three Gorges Dam, making it the world’s largest hydroelectric plant. However, despite its potential, the project remains in limbo. Originally envisioned as a transformative development, the Grand Inga Dam has attracted both international investors and governments. However, decades after its inception, construction… Read More Here
Katende Hydropower Project Resumes Promising Economic Revival in Central DRC 5 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

Katende Hydropower Project Resumes Promising Economic Revival in Central DRC

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The long-awaited resumption of construction on the Katende hydroelectric power station in Kasaï Central has gained momentum with the delivery of over 120 tonnes of materials from Lubumbashi. This milestone signals a renewed commitment by the Congolese government to address the region’s energy deficit and stimulate economic growth. Funded directly by the public treasury to bypass bureaucratic delays, the Katende project reflects a strategic shift in approach. With 45% of construction already completed, the remaining work will be executed in three phases. The first phase is expected to deliver 16… Read More Here
DRC Advances Energy Sector with Inga II and Renewable Projects 6 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

DRC Advances Energy Sector with Inga II and Renewable Projects

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking significant steps to enhance its energy sector, with the G25 group of the Inga II Hydroelectric Power Plant set to produce an additional 1.2 million megawatt hours upon its rehabilitation. This development was highlighted by President Félix Tshisekedi during his December 11, 2024, State of the Nation address to Parliament. President Tshisekedi emphasized the centrality of energy to the country’s socio-economic transformation, stating, “Sustainable economic growth requires reliable, affordable, and sustainable access to energy. It drives raw material transformation, technological innovation, and… Read More Here
Zambia Targets Hydropower Expansion to Power Mining Growth 7 Mining in Zambia Electricity Hydro power plant 

Zambia Targets Hydropower Expansion to Power Mining Growth

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Zambia is advancing plans to harness alternative hydropower sources on the Zambezi River as part of a long-term strategy to meet the growing energy demands of its mining industry. At the recent Critical Minerals Africa 2024 summit, Sokwani William Chilembo, CEO of the Zambia Chamber of Mines, emphasized that hydropower projects in Zambia’s Northern Watershed will be prioritized due to the area’s resilience against droughts and El Niño conditions. “By developing hydropower in these regions, we can supplement it with coal from Lake Kariba’s southern shores and additional solar energy,”… Read More Here
CMOC Secures Clean Energy to Power DRC Copper Mining Operations 8 Mining in DRC Copper Green Energy Hydro power plant 

CMOC Secures Clean Energy to Power DRC Copper Mining Operations

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China-founded CMOC (formerly China Molybdenum) has partnered with Lualaba Power to boost clean energy supply for its copper mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This renewable energy initiative aims to support the company’s energy-intensive mining and smelting activities while improving regional power stability. The agreement, signed on May 25, involves the construction of the 200-megawatt Nzilo II hydroelectric project on the Lualaba River, downstream from the existing Nzilo I dam. This project will leverage the river’s natural flow and integrate solar power storage, with water being pumped… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister and MYHYDRO Discuss Hydro Dam Project for Kabeya-Kamwanga 9 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

DRC Prime Minister and MYHYDRO Discuss Hydro Dam Project for Kabeya-Kamwanga

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with Mr. Paul Hinks, Managing Director of MYHYDRO, and his delegation at the Prime Minister’s Office. , A key topic of discussion was the installation of hydroelectric micro-dams, with a focus on a proposed project on the Luby River in Kabeya-Kamwanga, located 45 km west of Mbujimayi on national road RN 1. The Kabeya-Kamwanga micro-dam project is a flagship initiative for MYHYDRO in the DRC. “Kabeya-Kamwanga has been selected as the first site for our hydroelectric micro-dam technology. We have discussed the… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals signs Power deal with Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company 10 Mining in Zambia Hydro power plant Partnership 

Jubilee Metals signs Power deal with Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company

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Jubilee Metals Group, a diversified metals producer listed on the AIM, has signed a three-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC), an independent producer of hydropower and solar energy in Zambia. The PPA guarantees that the power needs of Jubilee’s Roan concentrator facility and Sable refinery will be met continuously at competitive rates starting September 1. Additionally, Jubilee has the option to acquire up to 10 MW of solar-generated power at rates discounted by over 30% from the initial PPA terms. This agreement secures the company’s… Read More Here

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