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New DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Strengthens Ties with China

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Constance

DRC’s New Mines Minister Louis Watum Meets Chinese Ambassador to Bolster Mining Cooperation Louis Watum Kabamba, newly appointed Minister of Mines in the Suminwa II government, officially took office on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, succeeding Kizito Pakabomba. The following day, he held a strategic meeting in Kinshasa with Zhao Bin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The encounter highlighted China’s pivotal role as one of the DRC’s leading partners in the mining sector. In a statement shared on his… Read More Here

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Engineer and Industry Veteran Louis Watum Kabamba Appointed DRC Minister of Mines

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Constance

From Engineer to Minister: Louis Watum Kabamba Takes Charge of DRC’s Strategic Mining Sector Louis Watum Kabamba has been appointed Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), replacing Kizito Pakabomba in the newly formed Suminwa II government. An engineer by training, a politician by choice, and a seasoned manager with over two decades in the mining industry, Watum brings a wealth of expertise to one of the country’s most strategic portfolios. READ ALSO:Kizito Pakabomba Bids Farewell as DRC Minister of Mines Born on March 22, 1962, in… Read More Here

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Kizito Pakabomba Bids Farewell as DRC Minister of Mines

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 Constance

Former DRC Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, thanks President Félix Tshisekedi and PM Judith Suminwa as he hands over to Louis Watum, who will lead the strategic mining sector. Following the announcement of the Suminwa II government on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Kizito Pakabomba officially stepped down from his role as Minister of Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a message posted on his X account (formerly Twitter) this Friday, August 8, 2025, the outgoing minister expressed his “deep gratitude” to President Félix Tshisekedi and Prime Minister… Read More Here

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BME Appoints Meagan van den Berg as Managing Director for Africa

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 Constance

BME Appoints Meagan van den Berg as Africa MD to Drive Mining and Blasting Expansion Across the Continent Blasting and metallurgy solutions provider BME, a subsidiary of the Omnia Group, has appointed Meagan van den Berg as Managing Director for Africa. In this newly created role, van den Berg will oversee BME’s blasting operations across the African continent (excluding South Africa) and contribute to the company’s global metallurgy initiatives. Since its founding in South Africa in 1984, BME has established a strong presence across Africa and expanded into international markets,… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Announces Results of Voting for The Election of Directors

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) announced the results of voting by shareholders for the election of the Board of Directors during the company’s Annual General Meeting held last week. Ivanhoe Mines Founder & Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete are also pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Iman Naguib as an Independent Director to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. This appointment further strengthens Ivanhoe’s commitment to building an experienced, diverse, and world-class Board as the company continues its growth as a… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Appoints Kakenenwa Muyangwa as CEO to Lead New Strategic Phase

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Constance

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Mr. Kakenenwa Muyangwa as Chief Executive Officer, effective 6 June 2025. This follows his retirement as Non-Executive Director and Board Chairperson, effective 5 June 2025. The announcement, made in line with Section 3.59 of the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) Listing Rules, reflects the company’s commitment to leadership continuity and strategic transformation. Mr. Muyangwa is a seasoned business executive with more than 35 years of experience in business strategy, corporate recovery, mining investment, and financial management.… Read More Here

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GoviEx Uranium Strengthens Team with New Metallurgist for Zambia’s Muntanga Project

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Constance

TSX-listed GoviEx Uranium has appointed Deogratias M Bukunkwe as project and commissioning metallurgist to advance development of its Muntanga uranium project in Zambia. Bukunkwe, a Zambian national, brings over 25 years of experience in process startup and operations, including senior startup roles at the Kayelekera and Langer Heinrich uranium mines. He also led operational readiness at DRA Minopex and recently served as commissioning manager for Freeport-McMoRan’s Grasberg gold and copper concentrator in Indonesia. His immediate focus will be to develop a detailed pre-commissioning framework to position Muntanga as “project-ready” for… Read More Here

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Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm Steps Down Amid Cost Control Tensions

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 Constance

Rio Tinto and CEO Jakob Stausholm have agreed to part ways, following growing tensions over his reluctance to align with board priorities—particularly around cost control—despite recent expansions in lithium, copper, and iron ore, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The world’s second-largest listed mining company surprised investors last week by announcing Stausholm’s departure, stating he would remain in his role until a successor is appointed. No official reason was given, and sources confirmed the decision was not linked to any scandal. Stausholm had shown no signs of stepping… Read More Here

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KoBold Metals Expands Presence in DRC with New Leadership Appointment

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 Constance

US-based KoBold Metals, a mineral exploration company backed by high-profile investors including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has announced further expansion into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the appointment of Benjamin Katabuka as Director-General for its DRC operations. KoBold is best known for its data-driven exploration approach, using artificial intelligence to pinpoint untapped mineral resources. The company has already drawn attention with a bid for the Manono project—one of Africa’s largest known lithium deposits, which also contains significant tin reserves. Katabuka stated that KoBold plans to apply… Read More Here

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Anil Agarwal Pushes Vedanta Restructuring to Cut Debt and Capitalize on Critical Minerals

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Constance

Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal is nearing the completion of a long-anticipated restructuring of his metals-to-energy conglomerate, Vedanta, in a strategic move aimed at reducing the group’s $11 billion debt and providing sharper focus across its diverse businesses. Despite the cooling of aluminum, zinc, and copper prices after their 2024 peaks, the 71-year-old tycoon remains confident that simplifying Vedanta’s corporate structure and capitalizing on rising demand for critical minerals will enhance the group’s appeal — even amid global recession concerns. The demerger plan will result in the listing of Vedanta’s major… Read More Here