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DRC Mining Prices Show Mixed Trend as Gold, Nickel and Zinc Rise

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mineral Prices: Copper, Cobalt and Tin Fall as Gold, Nickel and Zinc Rise Mineral prices from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to move in different directions this week, with gold, nickel, zinc and silver recording gains while copper, cobalt, tin and several other minerals face downward pressure. The latest price forecasts, covering 31 August to 5 September 2026, are based on the official mercurial prices for DRC mineral products destined for international markets. Copper, Cobalt and Tin Decline Copper, one of the DRC’s most important mineral… Read More Here

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DRC’s DGDA to Auction More Than 120 Tonnes of Minerals in Lubumbashi

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Customs to Auction 121.6 Tonnes of Confiscated and Abandoned Minerals in Lubumbashi The Democratic Republic of Congo’s General Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA) is preparing to auction 121.62 tonnes of abandoned and confiscated mineral products held at its public warehouse in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province. The auction was announced in a notice signed on 18 August 2026 by DGDA Director-General Bernard Kabese Musangu. The minerals are currently stored at the customs authority’s public warehouse at the Lubumbashi-Ville/701B customs office. The stock consists of three main categories. The largest is… Read More Here

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Trafigura Holds Large LME Zinc Stocks as Prices Reach Four-Year High

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

LME Zinc Prices Hit Four-Year High as Trafigura Holds Large Exchange Stocks Zinc prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have climbed to their highest level in four years, supported by tightening inventories and expectations of stronger demand, while trading company Trafigura holds a significant share of the metal stored in LME warehouses. LME zinc prices recently rose to around $3,500 a tonne, reaching their highest level since 2022. The rally reflects growing concerns over available stocks as consumers and traders monitor supply conditions. More than half of the zinc… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Identifies New High-Grade Orebody at Kabwe Zinc Mine

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance

Shuka Minerals Discovers High-Grade Zinc Orebody at Kabwe Mine in Zambia with Copper and Vanadium Potential Shuka Minerals has identified a previously unknown, near-surface orebody at its Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with initial drilling confirming significant zinc mineralisation alongside lead, copper and vanadium. The discovery was made through drill hole KBDD09, located a few hundred metres south of the previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones. The company is working with geological consultants GeoQuest on the exploration programme. Preliminary X-ray fluorescence results indicate zinc grades ranging from less than… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Exploration as Eighth Drill Hole Confirms Zinc and Copper Potential

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Constance

Shuka Minerals Completes Eighth Drill Hole at Zambia’s Kabwe Mine, Identifies Copper and Zinc Mineralisation Shuka Minerals has completed its eighth exploration drill hole at the Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with early results continuing to highlight the potential of previously underexplored sections of the historic mining area. The completed drill hole, known as KBDD08, targeted the Speaks and Mine Club zones, located about 1 km north-west of the Pit 2 area where the company has previously conducted exploration activities. The drilling programme is aimed at improving understanding of the… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Expands Kabwe Zinc Exploration After Successful Drilling at Speaks and Mine Club Zones

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 Constance

Shuka Minerals Intersects Zinc Mineralisation in Latest Kabwe Drilling Campaign in Zambia Shuka Minerals has reported further progress from its exploration programme at the Kabwe zinc project in Zambia after successfully completing two additional drill holes targeting the previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones. The Aim- and AltX-listed company said drill holes KBDD06 and KBDD07 were completed as part of an ongoing exploration campaign designed to test extensions of the Kabwe deposit and investigate mineralisation in areas that have historically remained underexplored. The programme, carried out with geological consultants… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Intersects High-Grade Zinc Mineralisation at Kabwe Mine in Zambia

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Constance

Shuka Minerals Reports Up to 29.58% Zinc in New Kabwe Drill Results as Expansion Drilling Continues Aim-listed Shuka Minerals has announced the successful completion of its third diamond drill hole, KBDD03, at the Number 2 orebody of its Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia, delivering further high-grade zinc intercepts as part of its ongoing exploration programme. The third drill hole was designed to test the orebody approximately 30 metres east of the KBDD01 intersection at a depth of about 250 metres. It was drilled at an inclination of 65° on a… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Kipushi Mine Achieves Record Monthly Zinc Production in May

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Record Zinc Output at Kipushi Mine as Production Tracks Midpoint of 2026 Guidance TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has reported a record month of zinc production at its Kipushi Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the operation’s strong performance as it ramps up production. The mine produced 25,677 tonnes of zinc in concentrate during May, surpassing the previous monthly record of 22,968 tonnes set in January by 12%. The achievement reflects continued operational improvements and strong plant performance at one of the world’s highest-grade zinc mines. During… Read More Here

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Shuka Minerals Begins First Kabwe Drilling in Decades to Boost Zinc Resource

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Constance

Shuka Minerals Begins Phase 1 Drilling at Kabwe Zinc Mine with Ox Drilling to Target 50% Resource Expansion Dual-listed Shuka Minerals (AIM and JSE) has appointed Ox Drilling as the contractor for its Phase 1 drilling programme at the Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia. The project is operated through Shuka’s local subsidiary, Leopard Exploration and Mining. The drilling campaign is scheduled to begin in mid-May and will be supported by geological consultancy GeoQuest. Phase 1 Drilling Programme The initial phase comprises a 2,000-metre diamond drilling programme using PQ and HQ… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Reports Strong Copper and Zinc Output as Kamoa-Kakula Expansion Advances

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Strong Copper and Zinc Output as Kamoa-Kakula Expansion Advances TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines produced 71,417 tonnes of copper in blister and anode from its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the first quarter of the year. The company reported that total output comprised 63,671 tonnes of copper in anode produced by Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site direct-to-blister copper smelter and 7,746 tonnes of copper in blister produced by the Lualaba Copper Smelter in Kolwezi. In addition, Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site smelter generated 117,871 tonnes of high-strength sulphuric acid… Read More Here