Angola to Begin Copper Production Mavoio Mine in September 1 New Mining Projects Copper International 

Angola to Begin Copper Production Mavoio Mine in September

The Mavoio copper mine, located in the municipality of Maquela do Zombo in Angola’s Uíge Province, is set to begin operations this September, entering its first phase of production with an expected output of 2,500 tons of copper per day. This marks a significant step for the country’s mining industry and regional development. According to a statement from the provincial government of Uíge, the mine has a total exploration capacity of 4,000 tons per day. The project spans an area of 2,000 square kilometers and includes both open-pit and underground… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Electric Advances Streamlined Copper Project Toward 2028 Production 2 International Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Ivanhoe Electric Advances Streamlined Copper Project Toward 2028 Production

Working in close collaboration with expert industry consultants, our team has developed a highly optimized underground mine plan and a simplified heap-leach processing design. The result is a project with low upfront capital requirements, reduced operating costs per unit, and high copper recovery rates. Located on private land, the project benefits from a more efficient permitting process. Ivanhoe Electric aims to begin copper production by 2028. Financing efforts are already underway, bolstered by a letter of interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, which could provide up to $825 million in… Read More Here
GoviEx Launches 2025 Field Season to Expand Uranium Resources at Zambia’s Muntanga Project 3 Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects Uranium 

GoviEx Launches 2025 Field Season to Expand Uranium Resources at Zambia’s Muntanga Project

GoviEx Uranium has officially launched its 2025 field season at the Muntanga uranium project in Zambia, signaling a major step forward in its goal to improve the project’s long-term economics and resource base. After four years of extensive studies culminating in a positive feasibility report—with a post-tax net present value (NPV) of $243 million—the company is expanding its exploration program. The new phase focuses on increasing resource size, extending the life-of-mine, and identifying new deposits to enhance the project’s overall scale and value. The 2025 exploration campaign includes approximately 3,500… Read More Here
Barrick Mining Sets Sights on DRC Copper as Exploration Begins in Haut Katanga 4 Mining in DRC Copper Exploration New Mining Projects 

Barrick Mining Sets Sights on DRC Copper as Exploration Begins in Haut Katanga

Barrick Mining, best known for its gold operations through its Kibali subsidiary in Doko, has begun copper exploration efforts in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling a potential expansion into the country’s critical copper sector. For the past two years, Barrick has held exploration permits in the mineral-rich Haut-Katanga province, allowing it to carry out copper prospecting activities. These developments were confirmed by Cyril Mutombo, Barrick’s Country Director, during a press conference held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, on the sidelines of DRC… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Invests $50 Million in Landmark Phosphate Project to Boost Zambia’s Self-Sufficiency 5 Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

ZCCM-IH Invests $50 Million in Landmark Phosphate Project to Boost Zambia’s Self-Sufficiency

Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines – Industrial Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has committed $50 million to a pioneering phosphate production project aimed at reducing Zambia’s reliance on imports and diversifying the nation’s mineral portfolio beyond copper. The initiative will see the development of a mono ammonium phosphate (MAP) plant with an annual production capacity of 300,000 metric tons, alongside 750,000 metric tons of gypsum produced as a byproduct. The plant will be the first of its kind in Southern Africa. ZCCM-IH Corporate Affairs Manager, Loisa Mbatha, described the project as a game-changer during… Read More Here
Kansanshi S3 Launch Set for August as FQM Nears Completion of the $1.25 Billion Expansion 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Kansanshi S3 Launch Set for August as FQM Nears Completion of the $1.25 Billion Expansion

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reached a significant milestone in the development of its US$1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 Expansion Project in Solwezi, North-Western Province. Now 92% complete, the massive upgrade is on track for commissioning by August this year—marking a major milestone for one of Zambia’s most significant copper operations. August 2025 will mark three years since FQM announced its bold commitment to expand the Kansanshi Mining operations—already among Zambia’s largest copper producers. At the same time, the company pledged an additional US$100 million toward bringing the Enterprise Nickel Project… Read More Here
GoviEx Uranium Strengthens Team with New Metallurgist for Zambia’s Muntanga Project 7 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mining Personality New Mining Projects Uranium 

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

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
Rome Resources Advances Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at Bisie North in DRC 8 Mining in DRC New Mining Projects 

Rome Resources Advances Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at Bisie North in DRC

Aim-listed Rome Resources has commissioned consulting firm MSA Group to complete a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Bisie North Project in North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The estimate will cover both the Kalayi and Mont Agoma prospects and will adhere to Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) guidelines. MSA’s work includes generating 3D block models, incorporating grades, estimating tonnage, and assessing the potential for eventual economic extraction. The results will be documented in a National Instrument (NI) 43-101 technical report, compliant with LSE Aim reporting standards.… Read More Here
President Hichilema Reopens Lubambe Mine Under Chinese Ownership 9 Mining in Zambia Copper New Mining Projects 

President Hichilema Reopens Lubambe Mine Under Chinese Ownership

CHILILABOMBWE, ZAMBIA – President Hakainde Hichilema has officially re-launched operations at Lubambe Copper Mine Limited in Chililabombwe, under the new ownership of Chinese firm JCHX Mining Limited, marking a new chapter in Zambia’s mining revival and strategic partnership with China. Speaking during a ceremony held at the mine, President Hichilema highlighted the tangible benefits emerging from Zambia’s strengthened cooperation with China, citing ongoing developments such as the 28 Shaft project in Luanshya, the revitalization of Mulungushi Textiles in Kabwe, and the significant investment in sinking two new shafts at Lubambe.… Read More Here
New US-Zambia Copper-Cobalt Venture Launched with $100M Investment 10 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper New Mining Projects 

New US-Zambia Copper-Cobalt Venture Launched with $100M Investment

US-based critical minerals developer Terra Metals and resource investment firm Metalex Commodities have finalized an agreement to establish Lunda Resources, a new copper and cobalt production venture in Zambia that both companies describe as a potential “powerhouse” in the global critical minerals market. A formal signing ceremony is set to take place at the US Embassy in Lusaka, underscoring the initiative’s alignment with US government priorities on securing critical mineral supply chains. In a statement released Wednesday, Terra Metals said the agreement represents a significant diplomatic and commercial milestone for… Read More Here

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