CKM NEWSLETTER 21-04-2025

First Quantum Minerals announced a strategic investment of A$15.2 million Prospect Resources…

Copper producer First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has announced a strategic investment of A$15.2 million in Australia-based battery and electrification metals developer Prospect Resources, acquiring a 15% pro-forma stake and the right to appoint a representative to Prospect’s board. Prospect’s primary focus is the advancement of the Mumbezhi copper project in north-western Zambia, located about 25 km…  Read full details

• DRC Governor Uncovers 1,600 Illegal Mining Operations in South Kivu
• MIBA’s Diamond Ambitions Stall Amid Delays and Unreleased Funds
• DRC Grants Oil Rights to Sonahydroc in Shift Toward State-Led Energy Strategy
• Metalkol SA, a Eurasian Resources Group company, strengthens commitment to local communities
• DRC Prime Minister Calls for Patriotic Action Plan to Reform Mining Governance Amid Conflict
• Ghana Orders Foreigners to Exit Local Gold Trade by April 30
• Barrick Gold Warns of Looming Crisis as Tensions with Mali Escalate
• GoviEx Files Draft ESIA for Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia

• Zambia Urges European Investment in Mining and Energy Sectors
• Erik Prince Tapped to Help DRC Curb Mineral Smuggling and Boost Revenue Amid Conflict
• DRC Mines Minister Advocates for Local Processing and Private Investment in Southern Corridors
• Sinomine Targets 2026 Copper Production at Zambia’s Kitumba Mine
• Zambia and Tanzania Launch Cross-Border Power Project to Boost Regional Energy Integration
• DRC Mines Minister Applauds CEEC Efforts to Enhance Transparency and Excellence
• Civil Society Calls for Inclusion in DRC–U.S. Mining Talks to Ensure Peace and Shared Prosperity
• Germany Urges Responsible Mining to Promote Peace and Development in the DRC
• ZESCO Confident in Power Supply Stability as Local Generation Improves

• Zambia Cuts Solar Project Approval Time to 48 Hours to Boost Clean Energy Investment
• EU Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Boosting Trade and Youth Opportunities in Southern Africa
• Andrada Confirms High-Grade Lithium, Tin, and Tantalum at Uis Project in Namibia

Alphamin Resources has finally resumed tin production at its Bisie mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 rebels withdrew from the nearby town of Walikale…

Alphamin Resources has resumed tin production at its Bisie mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 rebels withdrew from the nearby town of Walikale. The company announced that it is currently processing stockpiled tin ore, with full underground mining operations expected to restart later this month as employees return to the site. Operations at Bisie, which supplies approximately 6%…  Read full details

The Kashime Copper Mine project, located in the Upper Lusemfwa area of Mkushi District, has officially received authorisation to commence mining operations…

After more than 15 years of anticipation, the Kashime Copper Mine project, located in the Upper Lusemfwa area of Mkushi District, has officially received authorisation to commence mining operations. The milestone marks a significant step forward for Zambia’s mining sector. The project is primarily being developed by Zambian-owned Mimosa Resources, while FQM has committed to finance and conduct…  Read full details

Katamba Mining, 70% owned by China’s Zijin Minin.launched a tender to recruit a subcontractor to build and operate a crushing plant…

On April 14, 2025, Katamba Mining—70% owned by China’s Zijin Mining—launched a tender to recruit a subcontractor to build and operate a crushing plant. The facility will produce gravel and sand for the Mpiana-Mwanga III hydroelectric project, located more than 90 km northeast of Manono in Tanganyika Province. Bids must be submitted by April 22. The selected contractor will be responsible for setting… Read full details

• Zambia Urges European Investment in Mining and Energy Sectors
• Erik Prince Tapped to Help DRC Curb Mineral Smuggling and Boost Revenue Amid Conflict
• DRC Mines Minister Advocates for Local Processing and Private Investment in Southern Corridors
• Sinomine Targets 2026 Copper Production at Zambia’s Kitumba Mine
• Zambia and Tanzania Launch Cross-Border Power Project to Boost Regional Energy Integration
• DRC Mines Minister Applauds CEEC Efforts to Enhance Transparency and Excellence
• Civil Society Calls for Inclusion in DRC–U.S. Mining Talks to Ensure Peace and Shared Prosperity
• Germany Urges Responsible Mining to Promote Peace and Development in the DRC
• ZESCO Confident in Power Supply Stability as Local Generation Improves
• DRC Governor Uncovers 1,600 Illegal Mining Operations in South Kivu
• MIBA’s Diamond Ambitions Stall Amid Delays and Unreleased Funds

• Ghana Orders Foreigners to Exit Local Gold Trade by April 30
• Barrick Gold Warns of Looming Crisis as Tensions with Mali Escalate
• GoviEx Files Draft ESIA for Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia
• Zambia Cuts Solar Project Approval Time to 48 Hours to Boost Clean Energy Investment
• EU Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Boosting Trade and Youth Opportunities in Southern Africa
• Andrada Confirms High-Grade Lithium, Tin, and Tantalum at Uis Project in Namibia
• Metalkol SA, a Eurasian Resources Group company, strengthens commitment to local communities
• DRC Prime Minister Calls for Patriotic Action Plan to Reform Mining Governance Amid Conflict
• DRC Grants Oil Rights to Sonahydroc in Shift Toward State-Led Energy Strategy

Tertiary Minerals has completed an initial scout drilling program at its Mukai copper project in Zambia…

AIM-listed Tertiary Minerals has completed an initial scout drilling program at its Mukai copper project in Zambia, marking a significant step forward in early-stage exploration efforts. The program included three diamond drill holes totaling approximately 554 metres. The company reported that drilling intersected near-surface anomalous copper mineralisation, as well as thick intervals of anomalous… Read full details