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Atomic Eagle Muntanga Uranium Project: Building Partnerships, Creating Opportunities, Shaping Zambia’s Future

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Across the rolling landscapes of Siavonga District in Zambia’s Southern Province lies a project with the potential to contribute meaningfully to the country’s economic growth while supporting the global transition to cleaner energy. The Muntanga Uranium Project, being advanced by Atomic Eagle, is more than a mining venture. It represents a long-term investment in people, communities, local businesses and sustainable development. As Zambia continues to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading mining destinations, Muntanga offers an opportunity to diversify the nation’s mineral sector and play a greater role… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Electric Secures $1.1 Billion US EXIM Backing for Arizona Copper Project

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ivanhoe Electric’s Arizona Copper Project Gets $1.1 Billion US EXIM Financing Support Ivanhoe Electric has moved closer to securing up to $1.1 billion in debt financing from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to develop its Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona, strengthening efforts to expand domestic copper production in the United States. The company has received a Preliminary Project Letter (PPL) from EXIM following the agency’s completion of preliminary due diligence on the project. The potential financing represents a significant increase from the $825 million indicated in EXIM’s April 2025… Read More Here

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DRC Advances Nationwide Geological Mapping with $180-Million Xcalibur Contract

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Signs $180 Million Xcalibur Contract for Nationwide Geological and Geophysical Mapping The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a $180-million contract with Xcalibur Multiphysics Group SL to undertake airborne geophysical and geological mapping across the country, Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba has said. Speaking during a review of the first year of the Suminwa II government, Watum said the project is intended to improve the country’s understanding of its geological potential and provide more comprehensive data to support mineral exploration and investment. The minister also said the government… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Accelerates Makoko Copper Development in DRC

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ivanhoe Mines Accelerates Makoko Copper Development as Western Forelands Exploration Expands in DRC Ivanhoe Mines is accelerating exploration and development activities at the Makoko copper discovery within its Western Forelands project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as continued drilling expands the scale and potential of the mineralised district. The Western Forelands project covers approximately 2,393 square kilometres in Lualaba Province, adjacent to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex. The area is considered highly prospective for large, high-grade copper deposits. Recent drilling has extended copper mineralisation farther west from the original… Read More Here

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MMG Discovers Major Copper-Silver Deposit Near Khoemacau Mine in Botswana

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

MMG Discovers 1.4Mt Copper and 90Moz Silver Deposit Near Khoemacau Mine in Botswana MMG has announced the discovery of a significant new copper-silver deposit at its Khoemacau operation in Botswana, strengthening the mine’s long-term growth prospects and potentially extending its operating life by several years. The Kgwebe deposit, located approximately six kilometres from the Zone 5 mine currently being developed and mined, is estimated to contain 1.4 million tonnes of copper and 90 million ounces of silver. The discovery is expected to significantly increase Khoemacau’s mineral resource base. MMG said… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Identifies New High-Grade Orebody at Kabwe Zinc Mine

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

Shuka Minerals Discovers High-Grade Zinc Orebody at Kabwe Mine in Zambia with Copper and Vanadium Potential Shuka Minerals has identified a previously unknown, near-surface orebody at its Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with initial drilling confirming significant zinc mineralisation alongside lead, copper and vanadium. The discovery was made through drill hole KBDD09, located a few hundred metres south of the previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones. The company is working with geological consultants GeoQuest on the exploration programme. Preliminary X-ray fluorescence results indicate zinc grades ranging from less than… Read More Here

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Patriot Resources Begins Copper Exploration at New Mkushi Licence in Zambia

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

Patriot Resources Identifies Promising Copper Geology at New Zambia Exploration Licence Australian mining company Patriot Resources has completed its first site visit and reconnaissance geological mapping programme at a newly acquired exploration licence in Zambia’s Mkushi area, identifying geological features comparable to those associated with the Fishtie/Kashime copper deposit. Licence 33543-HQ-LEL covers approximately 16.15 square kilometres and is located about 12 km north of Mkushi, roughly 17 km along strike from the Fishtie/Kashime copper deposit. The mapping programme was conducted between July 31 and August 3, shortly after Patriot acquired… Read More Here

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Kaoko Metals Secures First Diamond Drilling Contract for Namibia Copper Project

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Australian Explorer Kaoko Metals Begins First Copper Drilling Campaign at Namibia’s Chalkos Project Australian exploration company Kaoko Metals has awarded its first diamond drilling contract to Namibian contractor Optimine as it prepares to begin exploration drilling at the Chalkos copper project in Namibia’s Kaoko Belt. Optimine is expected to mobilise to the project within two weeks, with the initial drilling campaign set to cover between 2,000 and 3,000 metres at the Donkey Hill and Otniel prospects, where copper mineralisation has already been identified at surface. The maiden drilling programme represents… Read More Here

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Louis Watum Targets Another Copper Milestone with New Kasai Project

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Constance

Louis Watum Advances Kasai Copper Project as Congo Strengthens Position in Global Copper Market Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum is supporting the development of a major copper project in the Kasai region as the country seeks to expand its mining footprint and unlock new mineral resources. The Kasai copper project represents a potential new chapter for the DRC’s mining sector, which is already one of the world’s leading sources of copper and cobalt. The initiative aligns with the government’s strategy to increase mineral production, attract… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Exploration as Eighth Drill Hole Confirms Zinc and Copper Potential

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Constance

Shuka Minerals Completes Eighth Drill Hole at Zambia’s Kabwe Mine, Identifies Copper and Zinc Mineralisation Shuka Minerals has completed its eighth exploration drill hole at the Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with early results continuing to highlight the potential of previously underexplored sections of the historic mining area. The completed drill hole, known as KBDD08, targeted the Speaks and Mine Club zones, located about 1 km north-west of the Pit 2 area where the company has previously conducted exploration activities. The drilling programme is aimed at improving understanding of the… Read More Here