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Makor Resources Launches Zambia Expansion with $30 Million Copper Exploration Strategy 1

Company advances district-scale copper portfolio aligned with Zambia’s 3 million tonne production target and growing global supply constraints Makor Resources, a copper-focused exploration and development company, today formally announced the launch of its operations in Zambia, positioning the company at the centre of one of the most significant structural supply challenges facing global markets. As demand for copper accelerates driven by electrification, clean energy systems, and digital infrastructure supply remains constrained by the industry’s ability to bring new production online in a timely, structured, and responsible manner. Against this backdrop,… Read More Here

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Manono Lithium Project Set to Transform the DRC’s Role in the Global Battery Supply Chain

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Constance

DRC’s Manono Lithium Mine Could Supply 5% of Global Demand by 2028 as Zijin Advances $1.4 Billion Project A massive lithium development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is poised to redefine Africa’s position in the global battery materials market. Zijin Mining Group is preparing to launch one of the world’s largest lithium operations in the mineral-rich region of Manono, marking a significant milestone for the country’s mining sector. The project has been progressing steadily since 2023, when Zijin secured rights to develop the deposit. Once fully operational, the… Read More Here

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Copper Intelligence Launches Drilling Program at Butembo Copper Project in DRC

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Constance

Copper Intelligence Initiates Butembo Drilling Campaign to Explore Copper Potential in Eastern DRC Copper Intelligence (formerly African Discovery Group, AFDG) has announced the deployment of a drill rig at its Butembo copper project in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initiative, in partnership with South Africa’s Gemdrill, aims to further assess the site’s geology and evaluate mineralization at depth. The company plans to begin drilling in mid-April 2026, although timelines could be affected by customs procedures and local road conditions. Preliminary analysis of core samples is expected by early… Read More Here

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KoBold Metals Advances Mingomba Copper Project in Zambia

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Constance

KoBold Metals Begins Mingomba Copper Development in Zambia, Targets Early 2030s Production KoBold Metals, the mining firm backed by U.S. billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has officially commenced development of its Mingomba copper project in Zambia, with production targeted for the early 2030s. The development marks a significant step in Zambia’s efforts to expand copper output and strengthen its position in the global energy transition supply chain. The announcement follows closely on a separate regional development in which Burundi signed a three-year agreement with KoBold Metals and Lifezone Metals… Read More Here

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Toubani Resources Begins Construction of Kobada Gold Project in Mali

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Constance

Toubani Launches $216M Kobada Gold Project in Mali Amid Rising Demand and Regulatory Challenges Toubani Resources, an Australia-listed mining company focused on gold development in West Africa, has commenced construction of its Kobada Gold Project in Mali. The move reflects confidence in sustained global demand for gold, even as political and regulatory risks in the country increase. The $216 million development forms part of a broader wave of mining investments across West Africa, where producers are seeking to boost gold supply amid growing investor demand for safe-haven assets during periods… Read More Here