CKM Newsletter 12-01-2026

Jubilee Metals Cashes in on South African Chrome Sale to Boost Copper Operations in Zambia…

AltX-listed Jubilee Metals Group, now concentrating on copper production in Zambia, has received the second $10-million cash instalment from South African private mining group One Chrome, following the completion of its sale of Jubilee’s South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations…  Read full details

• DRC Urged to Define Strategic and Critical Minerals for Energy Transition
• NGO Calls on DRC Govt to Ensure Mining Electricity Benefits Local Communities
• Gold Prices Rally as Geopolitical Tensions Rise After Venezuela Leadership Crisis
• DRC Mines Minister Highlights Training as Key to Sustainable Mineral Development
• De Beers Draws Global Interest as Anglo American Moves to Sell Stake
• AI and Defence Set to Drive Global Copper Demand 50% Higher by 2040

• Gold Set for $4,800 per Ounce in 2026 as Bullish Momentum Continues
• DRC Central Bank to Make Gold a Pillar of National Reserves from 2026
• DRC Mining Cadastre Enforces Mandatory Standardised Invoicing for All Suppliers
• Kwacha Nears Two-Year High as Zambia’s De-Dollarisation Drive Sparks Dollar Sell-Off
• DRC and Zambia Gain from Copper Price Boom as Global Demand Surges
• DRC Bans Mining Companies from Direct Sale of Reagents to Boost Local Subcontractors
• Alphamin Resources Director Paul Baloyi Steps Down

Cobalt Prices Stabilize After Rapid December Surge Amid Market Uncertainty…

After a period of rapid growth through December 22, 2025, cobalt prices have stabilized on the international market. Having climbed from USD 50,958 to over USD 52,000 per ton in just a few weeks, the price of this strategic mineral—of which the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world’s leading producer—has now plateaued. Data for January 5–10, 2026, indicate cobalt export prices at USD 52,107 per ton…  Read full details

Zambia Aerial Mineral Mapping Survey Progress Reaches 55%, Copperbelt Zone Nears Completion…

Zambia’s Aerial Mineral Mapping Survey has reached 55 per cent completion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to advance mineral exploration. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Hapenga Kabeta, confirmed that Zone B, which primarily covers the Copperbelt region, is nearing completion. “The government remains committed to providing all necessary…  Read full details

Critical Metals Secures 2.1 Million Financing from NIU Invest to Drive Molulu Copper and Cobalt Project…

NIU Invest SE, the majority shareholder of Critical Metals, has extended a 2.1 million loan (approximately $2.84 million) to support the company’s operations, particularly at its Molulu copper and cobalt project in Haut-Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The financing was announced on December 31, 2025. The loan carries an annual interest rate of 10% and has an 18-month maturity… Read full details

• Alphamin Resources Director Paul Baloyi Steps Down
• DRC Urged to Define Strategic and Critical Minerals for Energy Transition
• NGO Calls on DRC Govt to Ensure Mining Electricity Benefits Local Communities
• Gold Prices Rally as Geopolitical Tensions Rise After Venezuela Leadership Crisis
• DRC Mines Minister Highlights Training as Key to Sustainable Mineral Development
• De Beers Draws Global Interest as Anglo American Moves to Sell Stake
• AI and Defence Set to Drive Global Copper Demand 50% Higher by 2040

• Kwacha Nears Two-Year High as Zambia’s De-Dollarisation Drive Sparks Dollar Sell-Off
• DRC and Zambia Gain from Copper Price Boom as Global Demand Surges
• DRC Bans Mining Companies from Direct Sale of Reagents to Boost Local Subcontractors

• Gold Set for $4,800 per Ounce in 2026 as Bullish Momentum Continues
• DRC Central Bank to Make Gold a Pillar of National Reserves from 2026
• DRC Mining Cadastre Enforces Mandatory Standardised Invoicing for All Suppliers

Glencore and Rio Tinto in Early Buyout Talks That Could Create World’s Largest Mining Company…

Glencore and Rio Tinto have confirmed they are engaged in early-stage buyout discussions that could lead to the creation of the world’s largest mining company, with a combined market value of nearly US$207 billion. The talks come as global mining companies race to scale up their exposure to critical metals such as copper, which is expected to see surging demand driven by the global energy transition year thing … Read full details