CKM NEWSLETTER 03-07-2023

BeMetals announce commencement of its 2023 exploration program at the Pangeni Copper Project…

BeMetals is pleased to announce commencement of its 2023 exploration program at the Pangeni Copper Project (“Pangeni” or the “Project”) in the Zambian Copperbelt. Results from core and aircore drilling during the previous program have been integrated into our geological interpretations to generate new and refined existing targets for testing this year. This year’s planned US$2 million exploration… Read full details

• New Power Station to Boost Tanzania-Zambia Economic Ties
• Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board Explains Fuel Stock Outs
• Exploring the Vast Central African Copperbelt – Earth’s Largest Copper Province
• IMF Grants the DRC a $203.3 Million Loan to Bolster Foreign Exchange Reserves
• Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines Losses Deepen Amid Search for New investors
• Local First Policy Drives Barrick’s Procurement Practices
• Making the Most of Mining Data Through Ai
• Community Solar Lighting Project

American investors in the Lobito Corridor Evaluate the Operability of the Railway Line

• Anglo American and Jiangxi Sign MOU on Responsible Copper Production
• Billionaire Forrest ‘Can’t Wait Forever’ for $80 Billion Congo Hydro Deal
• Billionaire Miner Robert Friedland Warns of a Copper ‘Train Wreck’ as Supply Stalls
• Armed Robbers Steal Truck Loaded With 32.9 Tons of Copper Cathodes Near Ndola Toll Plaza
• Eni Sells Congolese Oil Portfolio to Perenco in $300m Deal

• Bluebell Capital Partners Asks Glencore Board to Replace Ceo
• New Power Station to Boost Tanzania-Zambia Economic Ties

Glencore is actively working towards increasing gender diversity in the mining sector…

Glencore is actively working towards increasing gender diversity in the mining sector and is implementing various strategies to achieve this goal. The company’s sustainability framework is built on four key pillars: health, safety, environment, and social performance, with a strong focus on human rights. Glencore is particularly proud of its partnership with Gécamines through the “Cahiers des Charges”… Read full details

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has recently taken the decision to temporarily shut down its Nchanga smelter for a period of 21 days…

Zambia’s renowned Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has recently taken the decision to temporarily shut down its Nchanga smelter for a period of 21 days. The closure aims to facilitate essential repair work necessitated by a recent molten metal leakage from one of the furnaces, according to an official statement released by the company on Tuesday June 27th. Fortunately, the incident did not result in any… Read full details

Africa will play a crucial role in the supply of critical minerals required for the development of renewable energy technologies…

As the world transitions to cleaner forms of energy, Africa will play a crucial role in the supply of critical minerals required for the development of renewable energy technologies. Robert Friedland, Executive Co-Chairperson of mining firm Ivanhoe Mines, considers these resources to be integral to the future global economy, with “the fate of humanity [resting] on the African continent… Read full details

• American investors in the Lobito Corridor Evaluate the Operability of the Railway Line
• Anglo American and Jiangxi Sign MOU on Responsible Copper Production
• Billionaire Forrest ‘Can’t Wait Forever’ for $80 Billion Congo Hydro Deal
• Billionaire Miner Robert Friedland Warns of a Copper ‘Train Wreck’ as Supply Stalls

Ivanhoe Mines is very pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished female African leaders…

Ivanhoe Mines announced the results of voting by shareholders for the election of the Board of Directors during the company’s Annual General and Special Meeting held last week. Ivanhoe Mines Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete also are very pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished female African leaders – Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and… Read full details