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KoBold Metals Expands Lithium Exploration in DRC with Seven New Permits 21 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium New Mining Projects 

KoBold Metals Expands Lithium Exploration in DRC with Seven New Permits

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KoBold Metals Secures Seven Lithium and Critical Mineral Permits in DRC Amid U.S. Investment Push KoBold Metals, the mineral exploration company backed by U.S. billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has secured seven new permits to explore lithium and other critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The licenses were awarded weeks after the Berkeley, California-based company signed an exploration agreement with the Congolese government, part of a broader strategy to attract American investment into the country’s mining sector. The DRC is the world’s largest producer of cobalt,… Read More Here
Kipushi Debottlenecking Program Completed Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget 22 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Press Release Zinc 

Kipushi Debottlenecking Program Completed Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget

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Kipushi concentrator throughput rate increased by 20%, setting new production records Record 1,052 tonnes of zinc produced in 24 hours, equivalent to an annualized rate of over 340,000 tonnes Off-take agreement signed with Mercuria for up to one-third of high-grade zinc production Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced yesterday that the debottlenecking program at the ultra-high-grade Kipushi Zinc Mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was recently completed both ahead of schedule and under budget. Zinc production from the Kipushi concentrator has significantly… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Warns of Geopolitical Risks Despite Record Earnings Surge 23 International Copper Corporate News 

Zijin Mining Warns of Geopolitical Risks Despite Record Earnings Surge

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Zijin Mining Reports Record Profits but Flags Geopolitical and Resource Nationalism Risks China’s Zijin Mining Group Co., the world’s third-largest metals producer by market value, has warned that geopolitical tensions and rising resource nationalism could challenge its overseas expansion, even as it posts record financial results. The copper and gold giant said that “global uncertainties have become unprecedented”, citing growing competition among major powers for critical minerals. This “high-intensity confrontation,” it warned, could weigh on future revenues, profitability, and new international projects. Zijin has rapidly risen to become one of… Read More Here
Rio Tinto Reshapes Portfolio Under New CEO Simon Trott 24 International Corporate News Mining Personality 

Rio Tinto Reshapes Portfolio Under New CEO Simon Trott

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Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott Unveils Major Overhaul, Consolidates Divisions and Reviews Non-Core Assets Rio Tinto’s new chief executive, Simon Trott, has announced a sweeping restructuring of the mining giant, consolidating its business into three core divisions—iron ore, copper, and aluminium–lithium—while placing several non-core assets under strategic review. Trott, who officially assumed leadership this week after previously heading Rio Tinto’s iron ore business, said the changes are aimed at simplifying the company’s structure and sharpening its portfolio focus. Iron Ore Division: Matthew Holcz has been appointed chief executive of iron… Read More Here
Codelco Faces Stricter Safety Demands to Reopen El Teniente Mine Following Deadly Accident 25 International Corporate News Mining safety 

Codelco Faces Stricter Safety Demands to Reopen El Teniente Mine Following Deadly Accident

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Chile’s Sernageomin Tightens Safety Rules for Codelco’s El Teniente Mine After Fatal Collapse Chile’s mining regulator, Sernageomin, has imposed stricter safety requirements on state-owned copper producer Codelco before it can fully reopen operations at its flagship El Teniente mine, following a deadly collapse that killed six workers on July 31. According to official directives, Codelco must now submit a detailed monitoring and follow-up plan to ensure the stability and safety of all underground operations at El Teniente that remain closed. The accident prompted Codelco to immediately suspend activity across the… Read More Here
Gold Discovery in Mfuwe Prompts Govt to Ensure Structured Mining 26 Gold Mining in Zambia 

Gold Discovery in Mfuwe Prompts Govt to Ensure Structured Mining

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Gold Found in Mfuwe, Zambia: Government Pledges Safe and Legal Mining Practices The Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga, has announced the discovery of gold in Mfuwe constituency, Lavushimanda District, Muchinga Province. The find has already begun attracting people to the area. Minister Mulenga explained that the New Dawn administration is committed to ensuring that mining activities in Mfuwe are carried out in a structured and inclusive manner. He emphasized that local communities will directly benefit from the discovery through fair participation, safe working conditions, and access to… Read More Here
US Expands Critical Minerals List to Include Copper, Potash, and Silicon 46 International Battery Metals Copper 

US Expands Critical Minerals List to Include Copper, Potash, and Silicon

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US Government Adds Copper, Potash, and Silicon to Critical Minerals List in Major 2025 Update The US government has proposed adding copper, potash, and silicon to its critical minerals list, marking the most significant revision since the list’s inception in 2018. The update, conducted every three years under the Energy Act of 2020, now includes 54 minerals. Six minerals—copper, silicon, potash, silver, lead, and rhenium—were proposed for addition, while two, tellurium and arsenic, were removed. Copper and silicon were added due to the severe economic risks posed by potential supply… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Announces Stage Two Dewatering of Kakula Mine to Commence Imminently 47 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Mines Announces Stage Two Dewatering of Kakula Mine to Commence Imminently

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and CEO Marna Cloete provided an update on dewatering and rehabilitation activities at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex following seismic activity at the Kakula Mine. The mine team implemented a three-stage plan to dewater affected areas. Stage One, stabilizing and maintaining water levels, has been completed, restoring access to all currently reachable sections. Stage Two, which involves installing high-capacity submersible pumps and permanent surface infrastructure on the eastern side of the mine, is underway. Two of the pumps are operational, with the remaining two expected… Read More Here
Panama’s Economy Poised for Recovery Following Cobre Panama Mine Closure 48 International Economy 

Panama’s Economy Poised for Recovery Following Cobre Panama Mine Closure

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IMF Projects 4.5% Growth for Panama in 2025 as Economy Rebounds from Copper Mine Shutdown Panama’s economy is expected to rebound in 2025 as the effects of the late-2023 closure of First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panama copper mine fade and non-mining sectors continue to expand, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Monday. The Cobre Panama mine, one of the world’s largest open-pit copper deposits, was shut down following local protests over tax contributions and environmental concerns. Its closure significantly affected both Panama’s economy and First Quantum’s financial outlook. The company… Read More Here

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