CKM NEWSLETTER 07-08-2023

Unlock its full potential and promote responsible mining practices…

Artisanal mining plays a significant role in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people while also posing challenges related to environmental degradation, human rights abuses, and low productivity. To unlock its full potential and promote responsible mining practices, a comprehensive approach is required. This article delves into key strategies… Read full details

• Sibanye Suspends Kloof Shaft Operations After Infrastructure Damage
• Four Companies Call on DRC Head of State to Restore Legality on Sakima-Primera Gold Contract
• US Department of Energy Includes Copper in the List of Critical Minerals
• DRC Mines Seek Water Stewardship Collaboration
• Zambia’s Energy Regulations Board (ERB) Implements Revised Fuel Prices

Bemetals Announces C$ 5.3 Million Private Placement With Strategic Investor B2gold Corp

Southern African Governments Urged to Prioritize Infrastructure for Lucrative Minerals

DRC Govt Defends Against Threat of Cobalt Banishment

• Barrick Gold Faces Tough Quest in Seeking a Partner
• DRC: Licoco Urges Withdrawal of Mining Titles from Sakima-Connected Firms
• Barrick Publishes GISTM TSF Disclosures

The nickel processing plant was completed in 2016 but has been on care and maintenance since then, awaiting favourable market conditions…

The commissioning of the nickel concentrator at First Quantum Minerals’ Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila, North-Western Province last week, has marked a new dawn for Zambia’s mining industry, as it diversifies its mining portfolio, according to Mines and Minerals Development Minister Hon. Paul Kabuswe. The nickel processing plant, completed in 2016 and approved for environmental operation, has… Read full details

Both countries possess significant mineral reserves that could contribute to global energy transitions…

The two countries are taking different approaches to finance mineral extraction and energy development. Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, has embraced a pragmatic approach by fostering partnerships with Western mining interests while also maintaining ties with China. This has garnered some debt relief and investments in the country’s energy projects, including a US $2 billion agreement for… Read full details

An accident occurred on Tuesday, August 1^st in the seminary mining site, Ndafu site, Gaya chiefdom in the territory of Bondo…

The provincial government of Bas-U l informed of the death of several people this Tuesday, August 1st around following an accident in the seminary mining site, Ndafu site, Gaya chiefdom in the territory of Bondo. Without giving the exact number of diggers who worked in the mine during the incident, the authorities indicate that four bodies were extricated from the rubble and four people saved… Read full details

• Bemetals Announces C$ 5.3 Million Private Placement With Strategic Investor B2gold Corp
• Southern African Governments Urged to Prioritize Infrastructure for Lucrative Minerals
• DRC Govt Defends Against Threat of Cobalt Banishment
• Sibanye Suspends Kloof Shaft Operations After Infrastructure Damage
  

Vladimir Putin, recently expressed his country’s interest in establishing joint ventures with Zambia…

In a groundbreaking move aimed at bolstering the electric vehicle (EV) industry, the Russian motor vehicle sector is actively seeking partnerships with Zambia to manufacture advanced EV batteries. The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, recently expressed his country’s interest in establishing joint ventures with Zambia to facilitate the production of cutting-edge EV batteries. Both nations have… Read full details