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Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030 21 Mining in Zambia Electricity Transport and Logistics 

Zambia Signs $300M Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor and Boost Trade by 2030

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Zambia’s $300M ZESCO-Anzana Deal to Electrify Lobito Corridor, Boost Trade and Logistics by 2030 The Lobito Corridor, one of Africa’s most strategic trade routes, is set for a major upgrade after Zambia’s power utility ZESCO signed a $300 million agreement with energy firm Anzana to electrify communities and industries along the route. The project, scheduled for completion by 2030, will connect more than two million Zambians to reliable electricity while improving the efficiency and competitiveness of transport and logistics operations. Stretching from the Atlantic port city of Lobito in Angola,… Read More Here
Chinese Chamber Clarifies Suspended Mines Are Not Members, Emphasizes Regulatory Compliance 22 Mining in Zambia 

Chinese Chamber Clarifies Suspended Mines Are Not Members, Emphasizes Regulatory Compliance

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Chinese Chamber Denies Suspended Zambian Mines as Members, Reaffirms Commitment to Legal Compliance The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that the two mining companies recently suspended for illegal mineral processing in Zambia are not its members. On 20 August 2025, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development suspended operations at Sino Octascene Mine and Ken Reliable in Kasempa District after discovering that the firms were processing gold and copper ore without the required mineral processing licenses. Speaking on 21 August, Chamber CEO Eric Shen stated that the organisation does… Read More Here
Zambia and Qatar Sign $19 Billion MoU to Boost Investment and Development 23 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia and Qatar Sign $19 Billion MoU to Boost Investment and Development

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Zambia Qatar $19B MoU: Driving Investment Across Energy, Mining, Agriculture, and Infrastructure On 18 August 2025, Zambia and Qatar signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering 11 key sectors, valued at US$19 billion. The agreement spans energy and oil, banking and finance, housing and urban development, agriculture and food security, mining and minerals, logistics and infrastructure, telecommunications, health, education, tourism, and industrial development. The partnership is expected to drive investment, create jobs, and deliver direct benefits to Zambian citizens. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of Zambia and Qatar’s Al… Read More Here
Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports 15,000 Tons of Sulphur to DRC 24 Mining in DRC News in Brief Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports 15,000 Tons of Sulphur to DRC

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Strengthens Africa Mining Logistics with 15,000-Ton Sulphur Shipment to DRC The ANEMON vessel recently docked at the Lobito Mining Terminal (TMPL) carrying 15,000 tonnes of sulphur bound for Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This shipment brings Lobito Atlantic Railway’s (LAR) total sulphur transport to over 36,000 tonnes, cementing its reputation as a reliable logistics partner for Africa’s mining sector. After unloading at the port, the cargo was efficiently transported via the Benguela Railway, highlighting the seamless integration between port and rail operations provided by LAR.… Read More Here
KCM Launches $8.1 Million Road Rehabilitation Project 25 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate social responsibility 

KCM Launches $8.1 Million Road Rehabilitation Project

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Konkola Copper Mines Invests $8.1M in Township Road Upgrades to Boost Community Development in Zambia Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has launched a 15.1-kilometre township road rehabilitation project across Chililabombwe, Chingola, and Shibuyunji districts, valued at US$8.1 million. The initiative, part of KCM’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to improve local infrastructure and stimulate economic growth. Of the 15.1 km to be rehabilitated, 3.9 km will be in Chililabombwe, 4.4 km in Chingola, and 7.1 km in Shibuyunji. Key roads include Chililabombwe’s Kamenza Way and Konkola Road, Chingola’s 3rd, 4th,… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners 26 Mining in Zambia Copper Mine Safety 

Mopani Copper Mines Introduces Advanced Water Purification System for Miners

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Mopani Copper Mines Launches Water Purification System to Provide Safe Drinking Water Underground Mopani Copper Mines Plc has launched the first phase of its Water Purification System, ensuring miners have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water underground. The system features PXD glass medium filters, water tanks, and automated chlorinators for effective purification. Water flows through a 1,000-litre tank, passes through the filters, and is stored in a 10,000-litre tank for optimal treatment and storage. “This water is treated first at our main treatment plant and then further purified through… Read More Here
Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia 27 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Sunion Investments Sets Benchmark in Copper Processing Compliance in Zambia

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Zambia’s Sunion Investments Sets Industry Benchmark with High Compliance in Copper Processing The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has commended Sunion Investments Limited for upholding exceptional standards of compliance at its copper processing plant in Kasempa, North-Western Province. Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, leading a delegation of officials from the Cabinet Office and Provincial Administration, conducted a thorough inspection of the facility to evaluate adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. The plant was found to consistently meet industry standards. Inspectors highlighted proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)… Read More Here
DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region 28 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region

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DRC Prime Minister and Angolan President Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Stability and Trade in Central Africa The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who also serves as the African Union Chairperson. The discussions centered on enhancing security in the Great Lakes region and deepening economic cooperation, signaling a shared commitment to establishing their bilateral relationship as a pillar of stability in Central Africa. During a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Yokohama, both… Read More Here
DRC Poised to Profit as Cobalt Prices Surge Amid Global EV and Battery Demand 29 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Poised to Profit as Cobalt Prices Surge Amid Global EV and Battery Demand

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Cobalt Prices Surge, Offering Major Opportunities for the Democratic Republic of Congo The international cobalt market, a key export of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has seen significant growth in recent months. According to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) in its latest economic outlook, cobalt prices held steady at USD 32,650 per tonne during the last week of July 2025, remaining unchanged into the first week of August. Compared to the end of 2024, cobalt prices have surged by 35.8%, and over the past year—from August 2024 to… Read More Here
DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships 30 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships

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DRC Promotes Strategic Minerals and AI Mining Innovation at TICAD 9, Attracting Japanese Investors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively participating in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), with a delegation led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Several government officials, including Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, are part of the delegation. In efforts to advance the mining sector, Minister Louis Watum Kabamba has intensified engagement with international partners. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, he met with officials from UNIDO and ITPO Japan… Read More Here

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