CKM Newsletter 20-07-2026

Zambia Targets Increased Local Participation in Mining Sector as Government Pushes for Greater Economic Benefits…

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to expanding local participation across the mining sector through stronger local content reforms. The initiative seeks to increase opportunities for Zambian suppliers, contractors and skilled professionals while ensuring greater value retention, industrial growth and sustainable national economic development… Read Full Article

CKM WEEKLY COMMODITY WATCH

>DRC Mining Export Prices Mixed as Gold, Cobalt and Tin Rise While Copper and Nickel Decline

>Nova Africa Plans US$21 Million Restart of Botswana Gold Mine

>Trafigura Withdraws from Angola’s US$2 Billion Power Project Amid Development Challenges

>DRC‘s Mineral Trade Faces Pressure as Health Crisis Threatens Mining Operations

>Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC

>Zimbabwe Lithium Producer Suspends Operations Amid Ownership and Financial Disputes

>Africa‘s Battery Race Shifts Toward Manufacturing as Investment in Energy Storage Grows

>ZCCM-IH Appoints UK and Zambian Advisers to Support Global Growth Strategy

>Alphamin Reports Strong Q2 Performance as Tin Output Stays on Track

>DRC‘s Proposed Mining Law Changes Spark Debate Over Investment and State Oversight

>Zambia Begins K3.2 Billion Rehabilitation of Livingstone–Sesheke Road to Boost Trade and Tourism Connectivity

>US$300 Million Kafue Multi-Facility Economic Zone Approaches Completion

>China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure

DR Congo Prepares for First Lithium Exports from Manono as Government Pushes Project Development…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is moving closer to achieving its first commercial lithium exports from the Manono Project, reinforcing its strategic position within the global battery minerals supply chain while diversifying beyond copper and cobalt to meet accelerating international demand for critical energy transition minerals… Read Full Article

Shuka Minerals Completes Eighth Drill Hole at Zambia’s Kabwe Mine, Identifies Copper and Zinc Mineralisation…

Shuka Minerals has reported encouraging exploration results after its eighth drill hole intersected additional zinc and copper mineralisation at Kabwe. The latest findings strengthen confidence in the project’s resource potential and support continued exploration aimed at expanding future mining and development opportunities in Zambia… Read Full Article

DRC Mining Code Review: FEC Chamber of Mines Launches Forum to Strengthen Investment and Competitiveness…

The FEC Chamber of Mines has launched a stakeholder forum examining proposed revisions to the DRC Mining Code. Discussions seek balanced reforms that improve investor confidence, encourage responsible mining investment, strengthen sector competitiveness and support sustainable long-term development across the country’s mining industry… Read Full Article

>DRC Mining Export Prices Mixed as Gold, Cobalt and Tin Rise While Copper and Nickel Decline

>Nova Africa Plans US$21 Million Restart of Botswana Gold Mine

>Trafigura Withdraws from Angola’s US$2 Billion Power Project Amid Development Challenges

>DRC‘s Mineral Trade Faces Pressure as Health Crisis Threatens Mining Operations

>Zimbabwe Lithium Producer Suspends Operations Amid Ownership and Financial Disputes

>Africa‘s Battery Race Shifts Toward Manufacturing as Investment in Energy Storage Grows

>ZCCM-IH Appoints UK and Zambian Advisers to Support Global Growth Strategy

>DRC‘s Proposed Mining Law Changes Spark Debate Over Investment and State Oversight

>Alphamin Reports Strong Q2 Performance as Tin Output Stays on Track

>Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC

>Zambia Begins K3.2 Billion Rehabilitation of Livingstone–Sesheke Road to Boost Trade and Tourism Connectivity

>US$300 Million Kafue Multi-Facility Economic Zone Approaches Completion

>China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure

DR Congo Approves Mota-Engil Partnership to Revamp Lobito Corridor Railway Linking Copper and Cobalt Mines to Global Markets…

The Democratic Republic of Congo has selected Mota-Engil to upgrade sections of the Lobito Corridor railway, improving export logistics for copper and cobalt producers. The strategic infrastructure project is expected to reduce transport costs, strengthen regional trade and enhance international market access for mineral exports… Read Full Article