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Maamba Solar Project Injects First Power into Zambia’s National Grid 1 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

Maamba Solar Project Injects First Power into Zambia’s National Grid

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Zambia’s 100 MW Maamba Solar Project Injects First Power into National Grid Zambia’s 100 MWac Maamba Solar PV Project has entered its commissioning phase after injecting electricity into the national grid for the first time on September 24, marking a major milestone for the renewable energy project. Developed by Maamba Solar Energy Limited (MSEL), the utility-scale solar project is located in Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province, alongside the existing Maamba thermal power operations. MSEL is jointly owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH), which holds a 35% equity stake, and Nava… Read More Here
Luishia Copper-Cobalt Mine Turns to Solar and Battery Storage for Power Supply 2 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News Energy 

Luishia Copper-Cobalt Mine Turns to Solar and Battery Storage for Power Supply

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DRC’s Luishia Copper-Cobalt Mine Deploys 32 MWp Solar Plant with 58 MWh Battery Storage A copper-cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Haut-Katanga province has begun using a 32 MWp solar power plant coupled with a 58 MWh battery energy storage system to strengthen its electricity supply and reduce reliance on diesel generators. Located in Luisha, about 80 kilometres from Lubumbashi, the project was successfully connected and energised on June 19, 2026. Developed and constructed by China Railway Seventh Group, the system is designed to provide a stable 14… Read More Here
DRC Orders ERG Subsidiaries to End Contracts with 128 Ineligible Subcontractors 3 Mining in DRC Corporate News Governance 

DRC Orders ERG Subsidiaries to End Contracts with 128 Ineligible Subcontractors

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DRC ARSP Orders ERG Subsidiaries to Terminate Contracts with 128 Ineligible Subcontractors The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Authority for Regulation of Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has ordered three subsidiaries of Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) to terminate contracts with 128 subcontractors deemed ineligible under the country’s subcontracting regulations. The order, contained in Decision No. 026/ARSP/DG/2026 signed on September 25, targets Frontier SA, Boss Mining SAS and Metalkol SA, which operate in Haut-Katanga and Lualaba provinces. The decision followed compliance inspections at the three companies, with observation reports received on… Read More Here
Gemfields Takes $125.2 Million Impairment on Montepuez Ruby Mine 4 International Corporate News Gemstones 

Gemfields Takes $125.2 Million Impairment on Montepuez Ruby Mine

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Gemfields Records US$125.2 Million Montepuez Impairment After Lower Ruby Grades Gemfields expected to report a net loss of US$73.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, after recording a US$125.2 million non-cash impairment on its Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation in Mozambique. The impairment followed lower-than-expected recoveries of premium-grade rubies at Montepuez, prompting the company to adopt a more conservative outlook for future grade recoveries. Gemfields said recent recoveries had shown early signs of improvement, but further production data was needed before drawing firm conclusions. The company also… Read More Here
DRC’s Kasaï-Oriental Moves to Formalise Artisanal Copper Mining 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Copper 

DRC’s Kasaï-Oriental Moves to Formalise Artisanal Copper Mining

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Kasaï-Oriental Moves to Formalise Artisanal Copper Mining and Boost Local Processing in DRC The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Kasaï-Oriental Province is moving to formalise artisanal copper mining and create conditions for local processing of the mineral in Mbuji-Mayi. A delegation comprising representatives of the Ministry of Mines, the Service for Assistance and Supervision of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), the Centre for Evaluation, Expertise and Certification (CEEC), the Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC), the Mining Cadastre and the General Inspectorate of Mines (IGEM) visited mining sites… Read More Here
André Mbata Leads DRC-China Parliamentary Delegation on Visit to TFM 6 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

André Mbata Leads DRC-China Parliamentary Delegation on Visit to TFM

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André Mbata Leads 23 DRC MPs on Visit to Tenke Fungurume to Assess Mining Investment and Operations A delegation of 23 members of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) National Assembly, accompanied by representatives of the Chinese Embassy, visited Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) in Lualaba on September 23 as part of a working mission to Chinese-backed mining companies operating in the province. The delegation was led by Professor André Mbata, coordinator of the DRC-China Friendship Group. The visit was aimed at gaining a better understanding of the operations, investments and… Read More Here
Louis Watum Joins Suminwa at UN to Advance DRC’s Critical Minerals Agenda 7 Mining in DRC Critical Minerals 

Louis Watum Joins Suminwa at UN to Advance DRC’s Critical Minerals Agenda

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Louis Watum and Judith Suminwa Present DRC’s Critical Minerals and Industrialisation Agenda at UN Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba accompanied Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where the government presented its vision for using the country’s critical minerals to drive economic and industrial development. Speaking at the UN, Suminwa highlighted the DRC’s position as the world’s leading cobalt producer and a major copper producer, placing the country at the centre of the global… Read More Here
Vedanta Plans $365 Million Rupee Bond Sale 8 International Copper Corporate News News in Brief 

Vedanta Plans $365 Million Rupee Bond Sale

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Vedanta Plans US$365 Million Rupee Bond Sale at 8.75% Coupon Indian diversified mining company Vedanta is preparing to raise 35 billion rupees (about US$365 million) through its first rupee-denominated bond issue of the financial year, according to two merchant bankers. The company plans to issue three-year bonds at a coupon of about 8.75%, with the transaction expected to be completed within three to four days ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary-policy decision early next month. Vedanta has reportedly tied up with several foreign banks and mutual funds for… Read More Here
High Copper Prices Support Chilean Miners as Investment Costs Rise 9 Investment News Copper International 

High Copper Prices Support Chilean Miners as Investment Costs Rise

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High Copper Prices Support Chile Miners as Rising Investment and Costs Limit Gains High copper prices are supporting profitability for mining companies in Chile, but rising investment requirements and operating costs are limiting the gains, according to Moody’s. Chile, the world’s largest copper producer, is undergoing a major investment cycle focused on maintaining production and replacing reserves as ageing deposits become more challenging to mine. Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange had risen 9% during the quarter, supporting miners’ earnings. However, Moody’s said significant capital expenditure was absorbing much… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Highlights Lobito Corridor Investment Potential 10 Investment News Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

DRC Mines Minister Highlights Lobito Corridor Investment Potential

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Pushes Lobito Corridor as Investment and Industrialisation Platform Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba has called for greater investment in the Lobito Corridor, highlighting its potential to support mineral development, regional trade and industrial growth. Watum made the remarks in New York during the “Financing Africa’s Future” forum, where government officials, investors and industry leaders discussed ways to mobilise capital for strategic infrastructure projects across Africa. The minister presented the DRC’s vision for the Lobito Corridor as more than a transport… Read More Here

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