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Ming’omba Mine to Boost Zambia’s Copper Production Target

February 2, 2025February 2, 2025 Constance

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed that the projected increase in copper production at Ming’omba Mine will contribute significantly to Zambia’s goal of reaching 3 million tonnes of copper output by 2031. Speaking at State House in Lusaka during a meeting with a delegation from KoBold Metals, President Hichilema emphasized that every mining asset in the country must play a role in achieving this target. He urged the company to intensify efforts and accelerate production where possible. The President expressed satisfaction that Ming’omba Mine has already employed over 500 workers and… Read More Here

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FQM DRIVES ZAMBIAN MINING GROWTH WITH LANDMARK COPPERBELT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 Constance

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Recognising the vast untapped potential of the Copperbelt Province, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has handed over a ground-breaking aerial geological survey of the Copperbelt to the Zambian government. The survey, entirely funded by FQM, addresses the lack of comprehensive documentation of the region’s mineral wealth, despite over a century of mining operations. Now complete, the survey has been officially handed-over to Zambia’s Minister of Mines and Mineral Development during a ceremony hosted by His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema. The airborne geophysical data, which is available through the… Read More Here

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Tertiary Minerals Discovers Significant Silver and Cobalt Deposits at Mushima North in Zambia

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 Constance

Shares in Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM: TYM) surged 16% after the company announced the discovery of economically significant silver and cobalt mineralisation at its Mushima North Project in Zambia. The UK-based exploration and production company confirmed high-grade silver deposits, with drill results showing 59 metres grading 25 grams per tonne (g/t) silver, 0.2% copper, and 0.16% zinc. A higher-grade zone of 26 metres at 36g/t silver was also identified, while another drill hole ended in mineralisation grading 49g/t silver, indicating further potential. In addition to the silver, a second drill… Read More Here

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GoviEx Highlights Strong Economics and Low-Cost Potential for Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia

January 26, 2025January 26, 2025 Constance

GoviEx Uranium, listed on the TSX-V, has announced robust feasibility study results for its Muntanga uranium project in Zambia. The study highlights the project’s low technical risk and confirms its potential as a shallow open-pit mine with a heap leaching operation. The feasibility study estimates an after-tax net present value (NPV) of $243 million, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 20.8%, based on a triuranium octoxide (U3O8) price of $90 per pound. For every $5 increase in the U3O8 price, the NPV increases by $45 million. The project… Read More Here

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Barrick Gold Seeks to Sell Stake in Zaldivar Copper Mine as Focus Shifts to Larger Projects

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Constance

Barrick Gold is looking to divest its 50% stake in the Zaldivar copper mine in Chile, as the company shifts its focus to larger and more profitable operations, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company has enlisted advisors and approached potential buyers for its share in the mine, which is jointly owned with Antofagasta. The process is still in its early stages, and no deal is guaranteed, the sources said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. Although Barrick is keen to expand its copper portfolio in response to… Read More Here

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Barrick Gold Supports Pakistan-Saudi Deal for Stake in Reko Diq Mining Project

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Constance

Pakistan is still in negotiations with Saudi Arabia over the sale of a minority stake in the Reko Diq copper and gold mining project, controlled by Barrick Gold. Key details, including where the minerals will be processed, remain under discussion. The Pakistani government hopes the agreement will extend beyond exploration to involve some downstream activities within the country, according to Musadik Malik, Pakistan’s petroleum minister. Earlier, the Saudi government announced plans to acquire Pakistan’s minority stake in the Reko Diq project through Manara Minerals Investment Co., a Saudi firm backed… Read More Here

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Reko Diq Copper and Gold Project to Boost Pakistan’s Economy with $74 Billion in Cash Flow

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 Constance

The Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan is expected to generate approximately $74 billion in free cash flow over the next 37 years, according to Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow. The project, which Barrick co-owns with the governments of Pakistan and Balochistan, is considered one of the world’s largest underdeveloped copper-gold deposits, and its development is expected to have a significant positive impact on Pakistan’s struggling economy. Barrick holds a 50% stake in the mine, with the remaining ownership split between the federal and provincial governments of Pakistan.… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining to Begin Lithium Production in the DRC Amid Legal Disputes

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 Constance

China’s Zijin Mining Group Co. is set to commence lithium production in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) early next year, leveraging one of the world’s largest deposits of the battery metal. Zijin is ramping up development at the Manono project in southeastern Congo, despite an ongoing legal dispute with Australia’s AVZ Minerals Ltd. AVZ has initiated arbitration against the DRC government, claiming the project’s exploration license was unlawfully reassigned. The Manono project, slated to begin production in Q1 2026, will be the first operational lithium mine in Congo, a… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Nationwide Geological Mapping Survey Progresses

January 9, 2025January 12, 2025 Constance

On August 14, President Hakainde Hichilema launched Zambia’s first-ever high-resolution geological mapping survey to identify areas with untapped mineral deposits. This ambitious initiative is part of the government’s strategy to boost mineral exploration and achieve the goal of producing three million tons of copper annually by 2031. The survey, which employs advanced aerial geophysical technology, has already covered significant portions of the Western and North-Western provinces. Mines Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta revealed that the survey divides the country into four zones, with Zone A focusing on these two regions. “Areas… Read More Here

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Lumwana’s Super Pit Expansion Officially Launched

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 Constance

The development of a Super Pit at Barrick’s Lumwana copper mine was officially launched in October 2024 by the Zambian President, His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, accompanied by members of his cabinet. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony also attended by the Barrick board of directors, Mark Bristow said a critical element of the Super Pit Expansion was its focus on creating a sustainable legacy through the development of local capacity within the region, which would benefit both local communities and businesses throughout the construction and operational phases. The expansion will need… Read More Here