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Sandvik to Supply 15-Unit Underground Fleet for Lucara’s Karowe Mine 1 International Corporate News Diamond Mining Equipment 

Sandvik to Supply 15-Unit Underground Fleet for Lucara’s Karowe Mine

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Sandvik to Supply 15-Unit Underground Mining Fleet for Lucara’s $779 Million Karowe Project in Botswana Sandvik has secured an order from Lucara Botswana to supply a 15-unit underground mining fleet for the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, supporting the operation’s transition from open-pit to underground mining. The equipment package includes development drills, loaders, a cable bolter and a longhole drill, along with spare parts, rock tools and aftermarket services.  Deliveries are already under way and are expected to continue through the fourth quarter of 2026. The fleet comprises five Sandvik… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Identifies New High-Grade Orebody at Kabwe Zinc Mine 2 Mining in Zambia Corporate News New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Identifies New High-Grade Orebody at Kabwe Zinc Mine

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Shuka Minerals Discovers High-Grade Zinc Orebody at Kabwe Mine in Zambia with Copper and Vanadium Potential Shuka Minerals has identified a previously unknown, near-surface orebody at its Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with initial drilling confirming significant zinc mineralisation alongside lead, copper and vanadium. The discovery was made through drill hole KBDD09, located a few hundred metres south of the previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones. The company is working with geological consultants GeoQuest on the exploration programme. Preliminary X-ray fluorescence results indicate zinc grades ranging from less than… Read More Here
Jubilee Receives Two Binding Offers for Major Zambia Waste Project 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Receives Two Binding Offers for Major Zambia Waste Project

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Jubilee Metals Receives Two Binding Offers for Zambia Waste Project to Accelerate Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals Group has received two binding offers for the outright acquisition of its Large Waste Project (LWP) in Zambia, potentially allowing the company to unlock significant capital and redirect investment towards its existing copper operations. The London- and Johannesburg-listed metals producer said both offers represent a substantial premium to the project’s original acquisition price. Jubilee plans to select a preferred buyer and finalise definitive transaction agreements within the next two weeks. The two prospective… Read More Here
South Africa Mine Collapse Claims 14 Illegal Miners Near Rustenburg 4 International Mining safety 

South Africa Mine Collapse Claims 14 Illegal Miners Near Rustenburg

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South Africa Mine Collapse Kills 14 Illegal Miners Near Rustenburg as Rescue Operations Continue At least 14 suspected illegal miners have died and eight others were injured after a section of a disused mine dump collapsed near Rustenburg in South Africa’s Northwest province. The incident occurred on the night of August 10, when the miners were reportedly digging for platinum-group metals at a site on private property.  Police said the collapse buried several people, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation. Northwest provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Arthur Adams said authorities… Read More Here
DRC Copper Export Ban Highlights Growing Global Supply Concerns 5 Mining in DRC Copper Economy 

DRC Copper Export Ban Highlights Growing Global Supply Concerns

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DRC Copper Export Ban Sends Prices Higher as Global Supply Concerns Intensify The Democratic Republic of Congo’s decision to immediately ban exports of copper and cobalt concentrates has triggered a sharp reaction in global copper markets, highlighting how sensitive the metal has become to potential supply disruptions. Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange surged following the announcement, with three-month copper reaching a six-month high of $14,369.50 per tonne, while the cash price climbed to a record $14,453.60 per tonne. However, the market response was driven more by concerns over… Read More Here
Cobre Panama Restart Hopes Grow as Activity Resumes at Major Copper Mine 6 International Copper Corporate News 

Cobre Panama Restart Hopes Grow as Activity Resumes at Major Copper Mine

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Cobre Panama Restart Hopes Rise as First Quantum Mine Activity Resumes and Panama Weighs Reopening Hopes of restarting First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panama copper mine are gaining momentum as thousands of workers return to the site to support preservation, maintenance and other activities while the Panamanian government considers the mine’s future. Cobre Panama has remained shut since 2023, when Panama’s Supreme Court declared First Quantum’s mining contract unconstitutional following widespread protests over environmental and governance concerns. The latest developments suggest the government is becoming more open to a potential restart.… Read More Here
DRC Investigates Uranium Traces in Cobalt Exports as Concerns Grow Over Mineral Supply Chain Controls 7 Mining in DRC Cobalt Uranium 

DRC Investigates Uranium Traces in Cobalt Exports as Concerns Grow Over Mineral Supply Chain Controls

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DRC Launches Investigations into Uranium Traces in Cobalt Exports to China A new investigation has renewed concerns over the possible presence of uranium in cobalt exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo to international markets, particularly from the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) operation, majority-owned by Chinese group CMOC. Lighthouse Reports, which conducted the investigation with the Financial Times, has defended its findings after CMOC disputed several of the report’s conclusions.  Investigator Tomas Statius said the investigation was based on nearly a decade of internal mining documents, alongside scientific research into… Read More Here
DRC Moves to Strengthen Local Content Rules in Mining and Public Procurement 8 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Moves to Strengthen Local Content Rules in Mining and Public Procurement

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DRC Strengthens Local Content Enforcement to Boost Congolese Businesses in Mining and Procurement The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up efforts to enforce its local content legislation, with the government calling on key regulatory institutions to play a greater role in ensuring that Congolese businesses benefit from economic activities linked to major projects. Minister of National Economy Justin Kalumba has engaged the Autorité de Régulation de la Sous-Traitance dans le Secteur Privé (ARSP) and the Autorité de Régulation des Marchés Publics (ARMP) to strengthen coordination in implementing the country’s… Read More Here
Trafigura Expands Role in DRC’s Mineral Logistics and Processing 9 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News Transport and Logistics 

Trafigura Expands Role in DRC’s Mineral Logistics and Processing

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Trafigura Expands DRC Role in Copper and Cobalt Logistics, Processing and Lobito Corridor Trafigura is strengthening its role in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt and copper value chains, with a growing focus on logistics, responsible mineral sourcing and the development of local processing capacity. The commodities trader is working with the Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and international partners to establish more integrated supply chains for Congolese critical minerals. The strategy aims to improve traceability while connecting local production with major global markets. A key part of Trafigura’s involvement… Read More Here
DRC’s 2,000MW Power Shortfall Threatens Copper and Cobalt Processing in Katanga 10 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Electricity 

DRC’s 2,000MW Power Shortfall Threatens Copper and Cobalt Processing in Katanga

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DRC Faces 2,000MW Power Deficit Threatening Copper and Cobalt Processing in Grand Katanga The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an electricity deficit of more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) in the Grand Katanga region, creating a major obstacle to the expansion of copper and cobalt processing, according to Mines Minister Sakombi Molendo. The shortage is particularly concerning for the DRC’s mining industry, which depends heavily on reliable electricity to operate processing plants and expand value addition. The Grand Katanga region, home to some of the country’s largest copper and cobalt… Read More Here

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