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South Kivu Governor Links Prolonged Conflict in Eastern DRC to Strategic Mineral Wealth 1

Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi Says Vast Mineral Resources Are Driving Decades-Long War in Eastern DRC The governor of South Kivu province has provided new insights into the long-running conflict that has persisted for nearly three decades in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), linking the violence directly to the region’s vast mineral wealth. Speaking to journalists during a special press briefing organized on Thursday by the Minister of Communication and Media and government spokesperson, Patrick Muyaya, Governor Jean‑Jacques Purusi stated that the ongoing instability in eastern Congo… Read More Here

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CKM Newsletter 16-03-2026

March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 admin

The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Your top stories this week DRC Seeks $1 Billion World Bank Funding to Boost Lobito Corridor and Regional Trade… The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to secure international financing for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting trade. Speaking in Washington during the World Bank’s “Transforming Transportation” global forum, the Congolese Minister of… Read More Here

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CKM Newsletter 09-02-2026

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 admin

The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform CKM’s Mining Updates to Recharge Your Week Zambia Seeks New Mining Investment and Jobs as President Hichilema Addresses Mining Indaba… President Hakainde Hichilema delivered the keynote address at Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, Africa’s largest mining investment conference, as Zambia intensifies efforts to attract new capital into its mining sector and create jobs for its citizens. The President’s message at the forum is clear: increased mining investment is central to job creation and economic… Read More Here

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Mercuria Secures 2026 Copper Concentrate Offtake from Bulgaria’s Ellatzite Mine

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Constance

Mercuria Signs $250 Million Offtake Deal for Ellatzite Copper Concentrate Production in 2026 Global commodities trading group Mercuria announced on Tuesday that it has signed an offtake agreement with Bulgarian mining company Geotechmin covering 100 percent of the copper concentrate production from the Ellatzite mine for the year 2026. The agreement includes a prepayment facility of $250 million and reflects Mercuria’s broader strategy to expand its metals trading business in Europe. Kostas Bintas, Mercuria’s Global Head of Metals, said in a statement that the deal is consistent with the company’s… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Mining Sector Consolidates Growth and Restores Confidence in 2025

December 30, 2025January 5, 2026 Constance

Zambia Mining Industry Shows Strong Recovery in 2025 as Copper Output, Investment and Confidence Rise Zambia’s mining sector delivered a solid and stabilising performance in 2025, reaffirming its role as the backbone of the national economy and a key driver of export earnings, fiscal revenues and foreign exchange inflows. The year was marked by a recovery in copper production, supported by the stabilisation and recapitalisation of several major mining assets, alongside the steady implementation of expansion programmes across the Copperbelt and North-Western Province. This operational improvement coincided with favourable global… Read More Here

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DRC Oil Tax Revenues Surge After Subsidy and Exemption Reforms

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 Constance

DRC Oil Tax Revenue Jumps from 4 to 70 Billion Francs Following Fuel Subsidy Reforms The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded a sharp increase in monthly oil tax revenues since July 2025, with collections rising from 4 billion to 70 billion Congolese francs. The surge follows the implementation of tax expenditure reforms targeting the oil sector, according to the Ministry of Finance. Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde announced the development during a press conference held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Kinshasa Financial Center. The briefing formed part… Read More Here

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CKM Newsletter 01-12-2025

December 3, 2025December 5, 2025 admin

The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform CKM’s Mining Updates to Recharge Your Week Jubilee Metals and Galileo Resources Form Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Molefe Copper Mine Development in Zambia… Johannesburg- and London-listed Jubilee Metals Group has signed a cooperation and project development agreement with Galileo Resources to fast-track exploration and development at the Molefe copper mine in Zambia. Under the deal, Galileo can earn up to a 23.75% interest in the project by investing $700,000 in… Read More Here

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CKM Newsletter 24-11-2025

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 admin

The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform CKM’s Mining Updates to Recharge Your Week DRC Delivers First 50 MW From Inga II to Kamoa: $450M Energy Partnership Accelerates Grid Modernization… A major step toward modernizing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s electricity network has been achieved. On November 10, 2025, the first 50 MW of hydroelectric power from Turbine 5 of the Inga II power plant was successfully delivered to the Kamoa Copper mining complex, marking the beginning of a… Read More Here

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CKM Newsletter 27-10-2025

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 admin

The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform CKM’s Mining Updates to Recharge Your Week Chinese mining giant CMOC expands DRC Kisanfu mine with $1.08B investment, strengthening global copper and cobalt leadership… Chinese mining giant CMOC Ltd. is accelerating its growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with a $1.08 billion investment to expand its Kisanfu mine in Lualaba province. The second phase of operations, scheduled for completion in 2027, is expected to increase annual copper production by 100,000… Read More Here

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CKM Newsletter 20-10-2025

October 20, 2025October 21, 2025 admin

The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform CKM’s Mining Updates to Recharge Your Week Olivier Binyingo Showcases Kamoa Copper’s Role as a Catalyst for Sustainable Growth in the DRC… Olivier Binyingo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KAMOA Copper SA and Vice President of Ivanhoe Mines for the DRC and Strategic Projects, underscored the company’s strategic vision and its major contribution to the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining industry. Speaking at a recent event, Binyingo described Kamoa-Kakula… Read More Here