CKM Newsletter 09-03-2026

Zambia Calls for Global Investment in Mineral Processing to Boost Value Addition and Industrialisation…

Zambia is intensifying efforts to attract international investment into mineral processing and downstream manufacturing as part of a broader strategy to transform its mining sector and strengthen economic growth. Government representatives say the country is moving beyond its traditional role as a raw mineral exporter and is prioritizing value addition within the mining industry. The strategy aims… Read full details

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• French Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities at Kalumbila Multi-Facility Economic Zone
• Zambia Assures Public of Stable Fuel Supply Amid Middle East Tensions
• U.S. Push for DRC’s Strategic Minerals Faces Security and Investment Hurdles
• Deadly Landslide at Rubaya Coltan Mine Kills Over 200 in Eastern DRC
• DRC Showcases Strategy for Industrialisation and Value Addition at PDAC 2026
• British International Investment partners with Rawbank to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in DRC
• Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 Rescheduled to July to Strengthen Regional Participation and Investment Outcomes
• Rio Tinto Lifts Suspension on RBM’s Zulti South Project, Secures Mine Life to 2050

• Bridge Collapse Disrupts DRC’s Key Copper Export Route
• Tin Market Volatility Intensifies as Global Demand for Strategic Metals Grows
• Global Commodity Markets Push Up Prices of Key Congolese Minerals
• Illegal Mining and Child Labor Concerns Raised in Bas-U l Province
• Congolese Geology Team Wins Global Recognition at PDAC 2026
• Zambia Ranks Third Most Attractive Mining Investment Destination in Africa
• The Kazungula Gateway: Unlocking Seamless Trade in Southern Africa

• Kansanshi Mine Lauded for Driving Youth Development and Sports in Zambia
• DRC Boosts Oil Revenue and Fights Fraud with Innovative Fuel Traceability Program

DRC Targets First Lithium Production from Manono Deposit as Global Battery Demand Surges…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing to enter the global lithium market, with authorities indicating that the country’s first lithium production could begin in the near future. Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba told international investors that initial production from the Manono lithium project could start as early as the second quarter of 2026, positioning the country as a new… Read full details

ZIMEC 2026 will take place at the Garden Court Hotel, in Kitwe at the heart of the Copperbelt from 25 – 26 March 2026…

As Zambia advances ambitious targets across mining production, energy reform, and regional trade integration, the 13th edition of the Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC 2026) will convene policymakers, industry leaders, financiers, and technical experts to examine how the country can translate momentum into long-term, sustainable growth. ZIMEC 2026 will… Read full details

Chinese Miner MMG Seeks Copper Acquisition Targets in Africa, Including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Amid Rising Global Demand…

Global mining company MMG Limited is exploring new acquisition opportunities in Africa, with a particular focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo as it seeks to expand its copper portfolio. The Chinese-owned miner is assessing several potential takeover targets across Africa and Latin America, targeting advanced copper projects that are close to development but not yet in production… Read full details

• Bridge Collapse Disrupts DRC’s Key Copper Export Route
• Tin Market Volatility Intensifies as Global Demand for Strategic Metals Grows
• Global Commodity Markets Push Up Prices of Key Congolese Minerals
• Illegal Mining and Child Labor Concerns Raised in Bas-U l Province
• Congolese Geology Team Wins Global Recognition at PDAC 2026
• Zambia Ranks Third Most Attractive Mining Investment Destination in Africa
• The Kazungula Gateway: Unlocking Seamless Trade in Southern Africa
• French Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities at Kalumbila Multi-Facility Economic Zone
• Zambia Assures Public of Stable Fuel Supply Amid Middle East Tensions
• U.S. Push for DRC’s Strategic Minerals Faces Security and Investment Hurdles
• Deadly Landslide at Rubaya Coltan Mine Kills Over 200 in Eastern DRC
• DRC Showcases Strategy for Industrialisation and Value Addition at PDAC 2026

• Kansanshi Mine Lauded for Driving Youth Development and Sports in Zambia
• Rio Tinto Lifts Suspension on RBM’s Zulti South Project, Secures Mine Life to 2050

• British International Investment partners with Rawbank to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in DRC
• Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 Rescheduled to July to Strengthen Regional Participation and Investment Outcomes

• DRC Boosts Oil Revenue and Fights Fraud with Innovative Fuel Traceability Program

Among the countries are Australia, Colombia, the USA, China, Ivory Coast, among others. …

Solwezi, Zambia – Kansanshi Mining PLC and Mopani Copper Mines will co-host the 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC), a prestigious global safety event expected to gather mine rescue teams from over ten countries worldwide. Among the countries are Australia, Colombia, the USA, China, Ivory Coast, among others. This will be the first time the international competition is held on the… Read full details