Press Release - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

ZCCM-IH Reports Stronger Investment Income as Portfolio Value Reaches US$1.91 Billion 1

ZCCM-IH Investment Income Rises 40% as Market Capitalisation Surpasses US$1 Billion LUSAKA, 20 August 2026 — ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has reported a 40% increase in investment income to ZMW3.4 billion for the year ended 31 December 2025, supported by higher Kansanshi royalty income and the first dividend payment from Maamba Energy. The company’s audited financial statements also show that the fair value of its investment portfolio increased by US$122 million to US$1.91 billion, while its market capitalisation surpassed US$1 billion in August 2025, reflecting stronger investor confidence. ZCCM-IH… Read More Here

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Barrick Appoints Sebastiaan Bock CEO, Rest of World

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) today announced the appointment of Sebastiaan Bock as Chief Executive Officer, Rest of World, effective immediately. Mr. Bock will lead Barrick’s gold and copper operations and projects outside North America and will report to Mark Hill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Barrick. Barrick’s rest of world portfolio includes gold and copper assets across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. It produces more than two million gold equivalent ounces a year and is expected to grow by more than 20% over the next… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mining Equipment Press Release

Epiroc wins large order for underground mining equipment in Zambia

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 Constance

Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for mining equipment from Mopani Copper Mines Plc in Zambia. The equipment will strengthen productivity and safety at two underground copper mines. Mopani Copper Mines has ordered a fleet of Epiroc’s Minetruck haulers and Scooptram loaders. The machines will be used to boost production capacity at the mining company’s Nkana and Mufulira mines, which both were formed almost a century ago. The order is valued at around MUSD 20 (MSEK… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Hydro power plant Mergers & Acquisitions Press Release

GLOBELEQ CONFIRMS ACQUISITION OF A MAJORITY STAKE IN ZAMBIA’S LUNSEMFWA HYDRO POWER COMPANY

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Constance

Globeleq, the leading independent power company in Africa, has completed its acquisition of a 51% equity stake in Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) from Norfund, the Norwegian development finance institution. The transaction represents a major step in Globeleq’s entry into the Zambian energy market and the South African Power Pool (SAPP). The remaining 49% of LHPC is owned by Wanda Gorge Investments, a Zambian-based infrastructure investment company. LHPC operates two hydroelectric power plants with a combined capacity of 56 MW and is constructing a 27 MWp solar PV project. Its… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Press Release

Zambia to Host 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Constance

Solwezi, Zambia – Kansanshi Mining PLC and Mopani Copper Mines will co-host the 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC), a prestigious global safety event expected to gather mine rescue teams from over ten countries worldwide. Among the countries are Australia, Colombia, the USA, China, Ivory Coast, among others. This will be the first time the international competition is held on the African continent, establishing Zambia as a global hub for mine safety and emergency preparedness. The competition, anchored by the Zambia Chamber of Mines and its members, will take place… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Economy Press Release

British International Investment partners with Rawbank to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in DRC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

4 March, 2026 – British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has committed $25 million in financing to Rawbank, the largest commercial bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The facility will strengthen Rawbank’s ability to increase access to finance for non-mining corporates and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. In DRC, local businesses face a shortage of long‑term funding from the financial sector, particularly small businesses and non‑mining corporates that play a vital role in diversifying the economy. By providing much… Read More Here

Mining Equipment Corporate News International Press Release

Kal Tire and Decoda Announce Strategic Alliance to Offer Mines Autonomous Haul Road Hazard Detection

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

KalPRO™ HaulSight, powered by Decoda and supported by expert monitoring teams, enhances tire performance & fleet productivity VERNON, BC—Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Decoda, an Australian mining technology firm, have announced a strategic alliance that will bring mines real-time, autonomous haul road hazard detection to increase truck productivity, tire life and fuel efficiency. Kal Tire and Decoda have collaborated to develop KalPRO HaulSight, which builds on the success of KalPRO TireSight autonomous tire inspections. “HaulSight’s ability to detect road hazards as they arise means mines can prevent the tire… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Drilling Press Release

CUTTING EDGE DRILLING SET TO BOOST FQM SAFETY, PRECISION & EFFICIENCY

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Constance

First Quantum is introducing new automated drilling technology at its Sentinel Mine in Kalumbila, marking the first time this advanced system has been used in Zambia. The innovation is expected to help the country move closer to its national goal of producing 3 million tonnes of copper per year, while improving safety and upskilling existing jobs. Three automated drill machines were successfully tested at Sentinel, operated by First Quantum’s subsidiary Trident Mining, in partnership with the supplier, Flanders Inc . Following the positive results, Flanders Inc. has committed to opening… Read More Here

International Corporate News Oil & Gas Press Release

IRH, Delfin LNG and Vitol Forge 20-Year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 Constance

International Resources Holding RSC Ltd. (IRH), a leading mine-to-market platform and subsidiary of ePointZero, has signed a 20-year Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Delfin LNG LLC (Delfin) and Vitol Inc. (Vitol) for the purchase and sale of 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Delfin’s export facility in the United States. Under the agreement, Delfin LNG, a leading U.S.-based export infrastructure company, will supply LNG on a free-on-board (FOB) basis to Vitol, one of the world’s largest independent energy traders, which will act as the… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Press Release

Kagem Renews ISO Certifications and Earns New Information Security Standard

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 Constance

Last week, Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) successfully renewed its International Organisation for Standardisation certification in ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System), and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) after completing the standard audits required for renewal every three-year cycle. The International Organisation for Standardisation is a non-governmental group that develops and publishes quality standards for the production of goods that are sold internationally, providing common standards of safety, reliability, and quality. Speaking at the ceremony during the 9th National Conference on Occupational Health, Safety,… Read More Here