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Mopani Sets Final Compliance Deadline for Local Contractors 20 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Mopani Sets Final Compliance Deadline for Local Contractors

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Non-Compliant Mopani Contractors Face Ban by August 31, 2025: CEO Issues Final Warning Mopani Copper Mines has issued a firm deadline of August 31, 2025, for all local suppliers and contractors to comply with statutory obligations or risk being disqualified from doing business with the mining company. Speaking at a recent stakeholder engagement meeting, Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya expressed concern over the low compliance levels among local vendors with key institutions such as the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). He revealed that out… Read More Here
CKM eMagazine July – August 2025 Edition (PDF FORMAT) 21 CKM eMagazine 

CKM eMagazine July – August 2025 Edition (PDF FORMAT)

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Just in case you have not yet receive the July – August 2025 edition of the CKM eMagazine, Here’s your free copy and don’t forget to share with your colleagues who might not only need this but would also benefit immensely from the quality content and professional information provided in this special edition. The CKM eMagazine is massively distributed digitally reaching top decision makers in all the mining houses in Zambia and the DRC. We have over 147,000 followers on LinkedIn with over 84,000 CKM Newsletter subscribers with over 1,000,000 organic impressions per month. The next edition, the September – October 2025 edition… Read More Here
Civil Society Calls for Transparent and Responsible Mineral Exploitation in the DRC 22 Mining in DRC 

Civil Society Calls for Transparent and Responsible Mineral Exploitation in the DRC

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DRC Civil Society Urges Transparency and Sustainable Partnerships in Strategic Mineral Exploitation On July 16, 2025, the Coalition for the Recovery of the Assets of the Congolese People (CORAC), alongside key civil society groups, issued a strong appeal for responsible and transparent management of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) strategic mineral resources. The DRC is blessed with vast natural wealth—including copper, cobalt, gold, diamonds, timber, and abundant water resources—but decades of mismanagement continue to weigh heavily on the nation’s development. The statement revisits the controversial case of Israeli businessman… Read More Here
China Expands Economic Influence in DRC as U.S. Falls Behind 23 Mining in DRC Economy 

China Expands Economic Influence in DRC as U.S. Falls Behind

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China Outpaces U.S. in Trade, Education, and Investment in the DRC Amid Growing Global Rivalry As competition between China and the United States intensifies, Beijing is strengthening its economic and strategic foothold in Africa, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) emerging as a key focal point—particularly in the mining and infrastructure sectors. Recent trade and education figures underscore China’s widening lead over the U.S. on the African continent. In the first five months of 2024, Chinese exports to Africa reached USD 134 billion, while U.S. exports totaled just USD… Read More Here
World Bank Eyes Inga 3 as Future World's Largest Hydropower Project 24 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

World Bank Eyes Inga 3 as Future World’s Largest Hydropower Project

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World Bank Backs Inga 3 Dam to Surpass China’s Three Gorges and Power DRC’s Industrial Future On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, during an appearance on the Okapi radio program Parole aux Auditeurs (“Talk to the Listeners”), Albert Zeufack, World Bank Country Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirmed the institution’s ambitious vision to make the Inga 3 hydropower project the largest dam in the world—surpassing even China’s Three Gorges Dam. “Inga 3 is a landmark project. We’ve been discussing it for decades—ever since Congo completed Inga 2 back… Read More Here
Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt 25 Transport and Logistics Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt

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U.S. Supports Lobito Corridor Rail Project Linking DRC, Angola, and Zambia to Accelerate Mineral Exports The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Lobito Corridor—a transformative rail project that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia—in a move aimed at boosting regional trade and unlocking economic opportunities. Speaking in a recent interview, U.S. Ambassador to the DRC, Lucy Tamlyn, described the Lobito Corridor as a powerful lever for economic transformation that will benefit both the DRC and the United States. “We’re in active discussions… Read More Here
U.S. Consortium Eyes Strategic Acquisition of Chemaf Amid Critical Mineral Race in DRC 26 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

U.S. Consortium Eyes Strategic Acquisition of Chemaf Amid Critical Mineral Race in DRC

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U.S. Firms Orion and Virtus in Talks to Acquire Congo’s Chemaf Resources as Global Cobalt Race Heats Up A U.S.-based consortium, including former special forces and intelligence veterans, is in advanced talks to acquire Chemaf Resources Ltd., a copper and cobalt producer at the heart of intensifying U.S.-China competition over critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to sources familiar with the matter, Orion Resource Partners and Virtus Minerals are jointly negotiating the acquisition of Chemaf, which is currently backed by global commodity trader Trafigura Group. While… Read More Here
President Hichilema Launches $70 Million SME Growth Initiative to Drive Inclusive Economic Development 27 Mining in Zambia Economy 

President Hichilema Launches $70 Million SME Growth Initiative to Drive Inclusive Economic Development

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Zambia Launches $70M Growth Investment Partners Initiative to Support 150 SMEs and Mobilize $300M President Hakainde Hichilema has officially launched the $70 million Growth Investment Partners (GIP) initiative, a transformative program aimed at empowering 150 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Zambia and the broader region. Over the next 15 years, the initiative is expected to mobilize up to $300 million in investment dedicated to SME development and expansion. The GIP initiative is backed by key partners including British International Investment (BII), the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA), and Swedfund.… Read More Here
Zambia Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Copper in 2025 as Mining Sector Rebounds 28 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Copper in 2025 as Mining Sector Rebounds

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Zambia Set to Hit 1 Million Tonnes of Copper in 2025, Eyes 3 Million by 2030 Amid Mining Revival President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia is on track to produce one million tonnes of copper in 2025—marking a significant milestone toward the government’s long-term goal of reaching three million tonnes annually by 2030. Speaking at the Invest in Zambia Conference in Lusaka, President Hichilema highlighted the country’s renewed mining momentum, powered by a series of strategic reforms designed to unlock dormant mining assets and attract large-scale investment. A key… Read More Here
Dangote Warns Against Africa Becoming a Dumping Ground for Substandard Fuel 29 International Corporate News Oil & Gas 

Dangote Warns Against Africa Becoming a Dumping Ground for Substandard Fuel

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Dangote Urges Africa to End Fuel Imports and Boost Local Refining Capacity Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has voiced serious concerns over Africa’s growing dependence on imported fuel, warning that the continent risks becoming a dumping ground for substandard petroleum products. Speaking about the motivation behind the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, Dangote said the project was driven by a commitment to help Nigeria achieve energy self-sufficiency and to inspire similar industrial development across Africa. “People think building a refinery is like building a house,” Dangote said. “If I… Read More Here

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