CKM NEWSLETTER 07-04-2025

Ivanhoe’s geological team will commence exploration activities for new copper mineralization associated with Basement Domes, Katangan-age sediment-hosted copper systems, and iron-oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) systems…

Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete have announced that the company has been granted by the Government of the Republic of Zambia a vast, 7,757-square-kilometre package of new exploration licences in the highly-prospective North-Western Province of Zambia. Ivanhoe’s thesis behind the strategically selected licence package is to explore for an…  Read full details

• US Strategy on Critical Minerals Puts DRC Battery Project in Doubt
• Zambia Targets 1 Million Tons of Copper in 2025 as Mine Revivals Boost Output
• Barrick Plans 30% Growth and Considers Rebrand to Reflect Broader Mining Focus
• US Reaffirms Commitment to Lobito Corridor Investments
• ZCCM-IH Faces Arbitration Proceedings Over Trafigura Payment Dispute
• US and DRC Officials to Discuss Strategic Minerals and Countering Chinese Influence
• DRC Power Output Grows but Energy Challenges Persist

• US and DRC Explore Minerals and Security Partnership Amid Ongoing Conflict
• Kamoa Copper Signs Landmark Deal for Africa’s First Solar Baseload Plant
• Codelco Shifts Copper Sales to U.S. Amid Trade Uncertainty
• Ivanhoe Mines Reports Strong Copper and Zinc Production in the First Two Months of 2025
• Zijin Mining Sees 52% Profit Growth Amid Rising Copper and Gold Prices
• China Molybdenum’s DRC Operations Drive Record Growth and Strategic Dominance
• Miguel Kashal Presents 2024 Subcontracting Report to President Tshisekedi
• IMF Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Deepen Global Economic Strain

• South Kivu Governor Exposes True Routes of Illicit Mineral Exports
• Glencore Reassesses Future of Australian Copper Smelter and Refinery Amid Market Pressures
• Key South African mineral exports to the US excluded from damaging tariffs

This marks the return of mining giant Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) to the leadership of the country’s key mining institution…

The election of Bin Nassor as President of the Chamber of Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marks the return of mining giant Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) to the leadership of the country’s key mining institution. TFM, a major player in the Congolese mining sector, previously held this position several years ago. Nassor represented the CMOC Group, parent company of both Kisanfu Mining…  Read full details

This investment is part of a broader $1 billion initiative aimed at enhancing production capacity and promoting long-term sustainability at the mine…

International Resources Holdings (IRH) has committed over $800 million towards revitalizing Mopani Copper Mines on Zambia’s Copperbelt, marking a significant milestone in the country’s mining sector. This investment is part of a broader $1 billion initiative aimed at enhancing production capacity and promoting long-term sustainability at the mine. Mopani Copper Mines’ CEO, Charles Sakanya, confirm…  Read full details

Prime Minister Judith Suminwa emphasized the urgent need to secure the Democratic Republic of Congo’s strategic mineral resources…

During the 38th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Kinshasa, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa emphasized the urgent need to secure the Democratic Republic of Congo’s strategic mineral resources, given the country’s ongoing security challenges. According to the government’s spokesperson, Minister of Communication and Media Patrick Muyaya, the meeting particular… Read full details

• US and DRC Explore Minerals and Security Partnership Amid Ongoing Conflict
• Kamoa Copper Signs Landmark Deal for Africa’s First Solar Baseload Plant
• Codelco Shifts Copper Sales to U.S. Amid Trade Uncertainty
• Ivanhoe Mines Reports Strong Copper and Zinc Production in the First Two Months of 2025
• Zijin Mining Sees 52% Profit Growth Amid Rising Copper and Gold Prices
• China Molybdenum’s DRC Operations Drive Record Growth and Strategic Dominance
• Miguel Kashal Presents 2024 Subcontracting Report to President Tshisekedi
• IMF Warns U.S. Tariffs Could Deepen Global Economic Strain
• US Strategy on Critical Minerals Puts DRC Battery Project in Doubt
• Zambia Targets 1 Million Tons of Copper in 2025 as Mine Revivals Boost Output

• Barrick Plans 30% Growth and Considers Rebrand to Reflect Broader Mining Focus
• US Reaffirms Commitment to Lobito Corridor Investments
• ZCCM-IH Faces Arbitration Proceedings Over Trafigura Payment Dispute
• US and DRC Officials to Discuss Strategic Minerals and Countering Chinese Influence
• DRC Power Output Grows but Energy Challenges Persist
• South Kivu Governor Exposes True Routes of Illicit Mineral Exports
• Glencore Reassesses Future of Australian Copper Smelter and Refinery Amid Market Pressures
• Key South African mineral exports to the US excluded from damaging tariffs

Africa’s road networks are critical for connecting markets, reducing costs, and improving the movement of goods and people…

Land linkages play a critical role in Africa’s economic development by facilitating trade, investment, and regional integration. As a continent rich in resources but challenged by infrastructure deficits, Africa’s road networks are critical for connecting markets, reducing costs, and improving the movement of goods and people. Strengthening land linkages has become a key driver for road infrastrucure… Read full details