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Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Intercepts at Kalayi Prospect, Expanding Resource Potential 1

Rome Resources Reports Widest Tin Intercept Yet at Kalayi in DRC, Boosting Confidence in Large-Scale Resource Expansion Rome Resources has announced encouraging drilling results from its Kalayi prospect, located within the Bisie North project area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The latest findings continue to confirm the presence of high-grade tin mineralisation and strengthen the company’s confidence in the project’s long-term development potential. The standout result comes from drill hole KBDD033, which delivered the widest tin-bearing intercept recorded at the Kalayi prospect to date. Initial on-site X-ray fluorescence… Read More Here

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Jubilee Metals Advances Molefe Mine Expansion Following Strong Copper Drill Results

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Constance

Jubilee Metals Confirms High-Grade Copper Continuity at Molefe Mine, Strengthening Feed Supply to Sable Refinery Jubilee Metals Group has reported encouraging results from its Phase 1 infill drilling programme at the Molefe mine, reinforcing confidence in the continuity and quality of near-surface copper oxide mineralisation. The findings support the company’s expansion plans and its broader strategy to secure reliable, high-grade copper feedstock from owned resources to sustain its growing processing operations in Zambia. The Molefe operation is strategically located within trucking distance of Jubilee’s Sable Refinery, enabling efficient transport and… 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

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Rome Resources Reports High-Grade Tin Results at Kalayi Prospect in DRC

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Constance

Rome Resources Confirms High-Grade Tin at Kalayi Prospect in Democratic Republic of the Congo Amid Ongoing Drill Programme AIM-listed Rome Resources has reported continued success at its Kalayi prospect within the Bisie North project area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, confirming consistent near-surface high-grade tin mineralisation as its drilling programme nears completion. The Kalayi prospect lies about 8 km from Alphamin Resources’ Mpama tin mining complex, highlighting its strategic location within a proven tin-producing region. Since the company’s last update in mid-February, two drill rigs have remained active… Read More Here

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Zambia to Allocate 8,000 Hectares at Kikonge Gold Site to Over 500 Artisanal Miners in Mufumbwe

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Constance

Government to Allocate 8,000 Hectares to Artisanal Miners at Kikonge Gold Site The Zambian government is set to allocate about 8,000 hectares of land as mining tenements to more than 500 artisanal miners at the Kikonge Gold Site, in a move aimed at formalising small-scale mining activities and promoting safer operations. Director of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Billy Chewe, said the land will be distributed to organised mining cooperatives operating in the area. Mr. Chewe explained that each cooperative is expected to… Read More Here

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Rome Resources Expands Critical Minerals Strategy with New Exploration Projects in Canada

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Constance

Rome Resources Signs Option to Acquire Tin and Tungsten Exploration Licences in New Brunswick London-listed Rome Resources, which holds exploration assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has signed an option agreement to acquire working interests in early-stage mineral exploration licences in New Brunswick. The licences are located near the historic Mount Pleasant Mine area and include the Three Lakes and Schoullar Mountain projects. Together, the properties cover more than 109 km² of exploration ground east of Mount Pleasant, a former tungsten, molybdenum, tin, and indium mining project in… Read More Here

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MMG Eyes New Copper Projects in DRC as Global Expansion Strategy Accelerates

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Constance

Chinese Miner MMG Seeks Copper Acquisition Targets in Africa, Including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Amid Rising Global Demand Global mining company MMG Limited is exploring new acquisition opportunities in Africa, with a particular focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo as it seeks to expand its copper portfolio. The Chinese-owned miner is assessing several potential takeover targets across Africa and Latin America, targeting advanced copper projects that are close to development but not yet in production. The company says it is interested in assets with significant scale that… Read More Here