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Marine Le Pen Accuses EU of Complicity in Rwanda’s Exploitation of DRC’s Minerals 1 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

Marine Le Pen Accuses EU of Complicity in Rwanda’s Exploitation of DRC’s Minerals

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Marine Le Pen, President of the National Rally group in the French National Assembly, sharply criticized the European Union (EU) in a recent interview, accusing it of being complicit in the plundering of minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) via Rwanda. Le Pen claimed, “If the EU were truly committed to ethics, it would cease to be the recipient of the plunder that Rwanda is carrying out against the DRC. Rwanda is looting valuable raw materials, including rare minerals that belong to the Congolese people, and selling them… Read More Here
Tazama Pipelines Enhances Diesel Flow with New Drag Reducing Agent 2 Mining in Zambia Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Tazama Pipelines Enhances Diesel Flow with New Drag Reducing Agent

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Tazama Pipelines has introduced a drag reducing agent (DRA) to improve the efficiency and flow of diesel through its network. This chemical reagent reduces friction within the pipeline, enhancing the movement of gasoil. As a result, the daily diesel pumping capacity has increased from 2.8 million liters to 3.6 million liters. Speaking at the launch event in Dar es Salaam, Energy Minister Makoso Chikote emphasized that this project highlights the commitment of both the Zambian and Tanzanian governments to reforming the petroleum sector. He added that the use of the… Read More Here
Zambia's President Urges Energy Reforms for Africa’s Growth at Mission 300 Summit 3 Mining in Zambia Energy Events & Expos 

Zambia’s President Urges Energy Reforms for Africa’s Growth at Mission 300 Summit

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President Hakainde Hichilema has emphasized the need for Africa to implement energy sector reforms to accelerate economic growth. Speaking at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, President Hichilema highlighted Zambia’s commitment to the Mission 300 agenda, citing key reforms, including the inclusion of independent power producers and tariff adjustments to enhance commercial viability. He stressed that energy is as essential as water, urging African nations to leverage it for faster economic development. President Hichilema also reaffirmed Africa’s readiness to foster a business-friendly environment to support… Read More Here
Ming’omba Mine to Boost Zambia’s Copper Production Target 4 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy New Mining Projects 

Ming’omba Mine to Boost Zambia’s Copper Production Target

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President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed that the projected increase in copper production at Ming’omba Mine will contribute significantly to Zambia’s goal of reaching 3 million tonnes of copper output by 2031. Speaking at State House in Lusaka during a meeting with a delegation from KoBold Metals, President Hichilema emphasized that every mining asset in the country must play a role in achieving this target. He urged the company to intensify efforts and accelerate production where possible. The President expressed satisfaction that Ming’omba Mine has already employed over 500 workers and… Read More Here
Zesco Mining in DRC Angola Electricity 

Congo-DRC-Angola Power Line Set for 2025 Launch

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The European Union (EU) will commission a 1,400 kV power transmission project in 2025, linking the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Angola. Known as the Boucle de l’Amitié Énergétique, this initiative aims to address chronic electricity shortages, enhance regional energy security, and support economic development. Electricity access in the Republic of Congo remains limited, with only 68% of urban areas and 12% of rural areas connected to the grid. The country’s primary power source, the Centrale Électrique du Congo in Pointe-Noire, is currently facing reduced… Read More Here
Mali Gold Mine Accident Kills 13, Including Women and Children 5 Gold Artisanal mining International Mining safety 

Mali Gold Mine Accident Kills 13, Including Women and Children

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Thirteen artisanal miners, including women and three children, lost their lives on Wednesday after a tunnel they were working in flooded at an open-pit gold mine near Danga village in Mali’s southwestern Koulikoro region, the National Union of Gold Counters and Refineries (UCROM) confirmed on Saturday. The disaster occurred when sluice gates from a nearby muddy water reservoir collapsed, sending a surge of water into the tunnel where miners, including women and children, were digging for leftover gold particles. UCROM Secretary General Taoule Camara described the situation as dire.“It is… Read More Here
SADC Reinforces Commitment to Energy Access at Mission 300 Africa Summit 6 Events & Expos Energy 

SADC Reinforces Commitment to Energy Access at Mission 300 Africa Summit

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) actively participated in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit (M300 AES) held on January 27-28, 2025, at the Julius Nyerere International Conference Centre in Tanzania. The high-level event was jointly organized by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), the World Bank Group (WBG), the Government of Tanzania, and the African Union, focusing on accelerating electricity access across the continent. The summit aimed to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7. Among the 54… Read More Here
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO ADDRESS 2025 MINING INDABA 7 Events & Expos Press Release 

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO ADDRESS 2025 MINING INDABA

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 03 February 2025, deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Indaba will be held under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining, Today!” , which places the focus on sustainability and economic value for the African mining sector. The Indaba is the world’s largest gathering of mining’s most influential stakeholders and decision-makers vested in African mining. The President’s participation will highlight the contribution and continued commitment of the Indaba for stimulating interest into African mining for the sustainable… Read More Here
Stanbic Bank Zambia Champions Collaborative Energy Solutions to Boost Mining Sector Productivity 8 Mining in Zambia Cobalt Economy 

Stanbic Bank Zambia Champions Collaborative Energy Solutions to Boost Mining Sector Productivity

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Stanbic Bank Zambia has emphasized the critical role of collaboration in boosting mining productivity as demand for essential minerals such as copper, cobalt, lithium, and nickel continues to rise. The bank believes that further electricity import deals can help address Zambia’s power deficit, ensuring the stability of the mining sector, which consumes over 50% of the country’s generated electricity. Speaking in Lusaka, Helen Lubamba, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Stanbic, highlighted the benefits of increasing electricity imports for the mining industry, which would contribute to Zambia’s overall… Read More Here
Gemfields Suspends Emerald Sales Amid Zambian Export Duty 9 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Gemstones 

Gemfields Suspends Emerald Sales Amid Zambian Export Duty

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Gemfields (LON: GEM) (JSE: GML), a leading miner of coloured precious stones, has paused the sale of emeralds from its Kagem mine in Zambia following the reintroduction of a 15% export tariff earlier this month. The company hopes the Zambian government will reverse the decision soon. Zambia, the world’s second-largest emerald producer after Colombia, initially imposed the 15% export duty in early 2019, but it was removed in January 2020 following industry pushback. However, the government reintroduced the tariff this year, prompting Gemfields to halt sales. The company had previously… Read More Here

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