CKM Newsletter 04-08-2025

DRC President Tshisekedi Names New Congo Ressources SA Leaders to Revitalize Dormant Mining Assets…

President F lix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo has appointed new leaders to key public institutions, including the state-owned mining company Congo Ressources SA. The announcements were made by presidential spokesperson Tina Salama during a broadcast on Congolese National Radio and Television (RTNC). New Leadership at Congo Ressources SA. Two executives have been named to head Congo Ressources SA…  Read full details

• President Tshisekedi Calls for Review of Tax Clearance Measures to Support Economic Growth
• DRC Aims to Boost Local Cobalt Refining by Targeting Fairer Prices and Long-Term Market Stability
• DRC Court of Auditors Reveals Turnover Underreporting by Mining Companies
• DRC Prioritizes Local Entrepreneurs in Economic Strategy During Angola Visit
• Gemfields Reports $60M in Auction Revenue, Nears Completion of Second Ruby Plant
• DRC Leads Push for Stronger Regional Controls on Illegal Mining at ICGLR Ministerial Summit

• Investor Confidence Grows as Standard Bank Endorses DRC’s Development Agenda
• Namibia Charts Bold Economic Comeback Under First Female President
• South Africa Secures R7 Billion BRICS Bank Loan to Upgrade Aging Road Infrastructure
• Ghana Overhauls Mining Laws to Boost Local Benefits and Tighten Regulations
• Glencore to Close Mt Isa Copper Mines After 60 Years as Smelter Faces Uncertain Future
• Caledonia Mining Boosts 2025 Profit Outlook on Strong Zimbabwe Gold Production
• DRC Leads Push for Stronger Regional Controls on Illegal Mining at ICGLR Ministerial Summit
• DRC Launches Strategic Overhaul of Hydrocarbon Law to Boost Investment and Energy Sovereignty
• DRC and Rwanda Launch Joint Monitoring Committee to Oversee Peace Agreement Implementation
• Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Copper Imports to Boost Domestic Industry
• Vedanta Misses Quarterly Profit Estimates Despite Revenue Growth in Aluminium and Copper
• Ivanhoe Mines Delivers Strong Q2 Results Amid Operational Resilience Across Key Projects
• Zijin Mining Emerges as Lead Bidder for Barrick’s Tongon Gold Mine in C te d’Ivoire
• DRC Projects 5.3% Economic Growth in 2025 Amid Easing Inflation and Structural Reforms
• Botswana Aims for Majority Stake in De Beers as Anglo American Prepares Exit

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has outlined the vast critical mineral opportunities available across the country…

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has outlined the vast critical mineral opportunities available across the country in a report released in collaboration with the British Geological Survey. Covering strategic minerals such as copper, cobalt, manganese and more, the report underscores the instrumental role the country already plays in global supply chains. The report comes ahead…  Read full details

DRC Ranked Among Africa’s Top 10 Most Attractive Mining Destinations in 2024 Fraser Institute Report…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has entered the list of Africa’s top 10 most attractive mining jurisdictions, according to the 2024 Fraser Institute rankings. While the DRC is positioned at the bottom of the regional top 10, its inclusion marks a notable shift in investor perception within the continent’s mining sector. However, Morocco emerged as the most attractive mining destination in…  Read full details

Kansanshi Mining Places Second in Zambia’s 2025 Inter-Company First Aid Competition, Showcasing Safety Excellence…

Kansanshi Mining PLC secured a commendable second place at the 2025 Zambia Chamber of Mines Inter-Company First Aid Competition, underscoring its steadfast commitment to workplace health and safety. The prestigious event was hosted by Mopani Copper Mines at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe under the theme “First Aid in a Digital World.” A total of 21 companies participated, showcasing advanced life-saving… Read full details

• President Tshisekedi Calls for Review of Tax Clearance Measures to Support Economic Growth
• DRC Aims to Boost Local Cobalt Refining by Targeting Fairer Prices and Long-Term Market Stability
• DRC Court of Auditors Reveals Turnover Underreporting by Mining Companies
• DRC Prioritizes Local Entrepreneurs in Economic Strategy During Angola Visit
• Gemfields Reports $60M in Auction Revenue, Nears Completion of Second Ruby Plant
• Investor Confidence Grows as Standard Bank Endorses DRC’s Development Agenda
• Namibia Charts Bold Economic Comeback Under First Female President
• South Africa Secures R7 Billion BRICS Bank Loan to Upgrade Aging Road Infrastructure
• Ghana Overhauls Mining Laws to Boost Local Benefits and Tighten Regulations
• Glencore to Close Mt Isa Copper Mines After 60 Years as Smelter Faces Uncertain Future

• Zijin Mining Emerges as Lead Bidder for Barrick’s Tongon Gold Mine in C te d’Ivoire
• DRC Projects 5.3% Economic Growth in 2025 Amid Easing Inflation and Structural Reforms
  

• Caledonia Mining Boosts 2025 Profit Outlook on Strong Zimbabwe Gold Production
• DRC Leads Push for Stronger Regional Controls on Illegal Mining at ICGLR Ministerial Summit
• DRC Launches Strategic Overhaul of Hydrocarbon Law to Boost Investment and Energy Sovereignty
• DRC and Rwanda Launch Joint Monitoring Committee to Oversee Peace Agreement Implementation
• Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Copper Imports to Boost Domestic Industry
• Vedanta Misses Quarterly Profit Estimates Despite Revenue Growth in Aluminium and Copper
• Ivanhoe Mines Delivers Strong Q2 Results Amid Operational Resilience Across Key Projects
• Botswana Aims for Majority Stake in De Beers as Anglo American Prepares Exit

DRC’s National Commission Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Mining and Unauthorized Operators in Kolwezi…

An official mission from the National Commission for the Fight against Mining Fraud (CNLFM) has been deployed in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, to investigate widespread illegal artisanal mining and unauthorized operations by men in uniform and foreigners using heavy machinery on mining company sites. This information was confirmed by local sources in the mining hub on July 31, 2025. According to… Read full details