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Zambia Positions Itself as a Strategic Hub for Global Copper Investment 21 Mining in Zambia Copper Investment News 

Zambia Positions Itself as a Strategic Hub for Global Copper Investment

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Zambia Calls on Global Investors to Tap Mining Opportunities as Copper Production Target Set at 3 Million Tonnes by 2030 Zambia’s Ambassador to China, Ivan Zyuulu, has called on international investors to capitalize on Zambia’s vast mining opportunities during a high-level panel discussion at the 21st Copper Industry Conference and Expo 2026, organized by Shanghai Metals Market. Speaking on the theme, “Unlocking Africa’s Potential Copper Resources,” Ambassador Zyuulu highlighted Africa’s significant yet underutilized mineral wealth, describing it as a critical driver in the global transition toward clean energy. He noted… Read More Here
Lualaba Drives DRC Mining Sector with Nearly $4 Billion in Revenues 43 Mining in DRC Economy 

Lualaba Drives DRC Mining Sector with Nearly $4 Billion in Revenues

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Lualaba Generates 67% of DRC Mining Revenue in 2023, Highlighting Economic Dependence on Copper and Cobalt The province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded a dominant performance in the mining sector in 2023, generating approximately $3.93 billion in revenues, according to a report by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) published in early 2026. These figures account for about 67.2% of the country’s total mining revenues, estimated at $5.85 billion for the year, underscoring Lualaba’s central role in the national extractive economy. Haut-Katanga province followed as the… Read More Here
Trafigura Signs Gold Offtake and Financing Deal with Heath Goldfields to Restart Bogoso–Prestea Mine 44 International Corporate News Gold Investment News 

Trafigura Signs Gold Offtake and Financing Deal with Heath Goldfields to Restart Bogoso–Prestea Mine

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Trafigura Enters Ghana Gold Market with $65M Financing and 700,000 oz Offtake Deal for Bogoso–Prestea Mine Restart Global commodity trading company Trafigura has entered into an offtake and financing agreement with Ghana-owned mining firm Heath Goldfields to support the restart of operations at the Bogoso Prestea gold mine in western Ghana. Under the agreement, Trafigura will purchase approximately 700,000 ounces of gold doré produced at the Bogoso–Prestea processing facility. Deliveries are expected to begin later this year as production ramps up. In addition to the offtake arrangement, Trafigura is providing… Read More Here
Alphamin Resources Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Growth Driven by Higher Tin Prices and Improved Logistics 45 Mining in DRC Corporate News News in Brief Tin 

Alphamin Resources Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Growth Driven by Higher Tin Prices and Improved Logistics

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Alphamin Resources Sees 46% EBITDA Jump to $158M in Q1 on Strong Tin Prices and Stable Production Democratic Republic of Congo-focused tin producer Alphamin Resources is expected to report a 46% quarter-on-quarter increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), reaching approximately $158 million for the quarter ended March 31. Tin production for the period totalled 5,026 tonnes, broadly in line with guidance of 20,000 tonnes annualized output and consistent with the previous quarter’s performance. Tin sales amounted to 5,016 tonnes, representing a marginal 1% decline compared to… Read More Here
DRC Launches RN1 Upgrade to Boost Trade Corridor with Angola and Open Up Kasai Region 46 Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development 

DRC Launches RN1 Upgrade to Boost Trade Corridor with Angola and Open Up Kasai Region

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DRC Starts $175M RN1 Road Upgrade to Boost DRC–Angola Trade Corridor and Improve Infrastructure Across Kasai Region The Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza Lunda, officially launched paving works on National Road 1 (RN1) on April 5, 2026, marking a major step in upgrading a key transport artery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The works cover the stretch between Kananga and the Kakangayi River in Kabeya-Kamwanga territory, forming part of the broader DRC–Angola transnational economic corridor designed to enhance trade between the Kasai region and Angola.… Read More Here
New Sustainability Bond Model Aims to Formalize Artisanal Mining in Zambia’s Copper Sector 47 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Copper 

New Sustainability Bond Model Aims to Formalize Artisanal Mining in Zambia’s Copper Sector

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Zambia Copper Industry Pilot Launches Stakeholder Prosperity Bond to Integrate Artisanal Miners into Formal Supply Chains A Canada-based advisory firm and a mid-tier Zambian copper producer are preparing to pilot a new sustainability-linked financing instrument designed to integrate artisanal miners into formal mining supply chains. The proposed structure, known as a “stakeholder prosperity bond,” has been developed by advisory firm Veridicor in partnership with Zambia-focused Metalex Commodities. The initiative aims to address long-standing challenges associated with informal artisanal mining, including environmental degradation, revenue leakage, and operational disruption around industrial mining… Read More Here
FQM Partners with IFC to Advance Sustainability Standards at Argentina’s Taca Taca Copper Project 48 International Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

FQM Partners with IFC to Advance Sustainability Standards at Argentina’s Taca Taca Copper Project

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First Quantum Minerals and IFC Align Taca Taca Copper Project with ESG Standards to Strengthen Financing and Boost Argentina Mining Investment First Quantum Minerals First Quantum Minerals has announced a partnership with the International Finance Corporation International Finance Corporation to align its Taca Taca copper project in Argentina with internationally recognized environmental and social sustainability standards. The agreement will ensure the proposed development in Salta Province Salta Province complies with IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability. This alignment is expected to enhance the project’s attractiveness to lenders and… Read More Here
EU and US Move Toward Critical Minerals Alliance to Reduce Dependence on China 49 International Battery Metals 

EU and US Move Toward Critical Minerals Alliance to Reduce Dependence on China

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EU and US Near Critical Minerals Deal to Secure Supply Chains and Cut Reliance on China Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions The European Union and the United States are moving closer to a coordinated agreement on critical minerals production and supply chains, to reduce their dependence on China and strengthen long-term economic and security resilience. According to a draft action plan reported by Bloomberg News, the proposed framework would introduce measures such as minimum pricing mechanisms designed to support non-Chinese suppliers and stabilise investment in strategic mineral markets. The agreement also… Read More Here
Barrick Mining Shifts Strategy Toward Acquisitions and North American Focus Amid Production Decline 50 Gold Corporate News International 

Barrick Mining Shifts Strategy Toward Acquisitions and North American Focus Amid Production Decline

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Barrick Mining Reverses Expansion Strategy, Targets Acquisitions and North American Assets After 17% Output Drop Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) (NYSE: B) is shifting its corporate strategy away from high-risk international expansion and back toward acquisitions, marking a significant reversal of its previous decade-long growth approach across Africa and Asia. Chairman John Thornton outlined the strategic pivot in a shareholder letter on Wednesday, his first major public statement since the company replaced former CEO Mark Bristow in September and announced plans to restructure key North American operations. Thornton said the company… Read More Here

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