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DRC Mining Minister Defines What Qualifies as Mine Development and Construction Work 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mining Minister Defines What Qualifies as Mine Development and Construction Work

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Louis Watum Clarifies the Definition of Development and Construction Works in the DRC Mining Sector On September 8, 2025, the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, signed a decree specifying the types of activities considered as “development and construction works” under mining exploitation rights and permanent quarry operation permits in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Until now, the Mining Code and its Regulations required mining and quarry rights holders to prove the start of operations within specific time limits — one year for exploration permits and one to three years… Read More Here
Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Set to Transform DRC-Zambia Trade Corridor 2 Transport and Logistics Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Set to Transform DRC-Zambia Trade Corridor

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Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road Project in DRC and Zambia to Boost Trade, Cut Travel Time, and Create Jobs The Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road is a landmark infrastructure project connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, designed to enhance regional trade, transportation efficiency, and economic development. The project encompasses the construction of 184 kilometers of modernized highway—split evenly between Zambia (92 km) and the DRC (92 km)—a 362-meter cable-stayed bridge over the Luapula River, and a one-stop border post (OSBP) with associated facilities. Structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the project… Read More Here
Two Killed in Ituri Landslide at “Jerusalem” Artisanal Gold Mine 3 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Two Killed in Ituri Landslide at “Jerusalem” Artisanal Gold Mine

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Two Dead, Two Injured in Landslide at Ituri Artisanal Gold Mine Amid Heavy Rains Two people have died following a landslide that struck the “Jerusalem” artisanal mining site near Lwemba, in Ituri province, late Sunday night. The tragedy adds to a growing number of fatal incidents linked to unstable terrain in eastern Congo’s informal mining zones. According to Peresi Mamboro, a local civil society leader, the accident was triggered by intense rainfall that has battered the region in recent days. “Two people were killed in this landslide, while two others… Read More Here
FQM Denies Claims of Stalled Progress at La Granja Copper Project in Peru 4 International Corporate News 

FQM Denies Claims of Stalled Progress at La Granja Copper Project in Peru

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First Quantum Refutes Reports of Public Opposition, Confirms Steady Progress at Peru’s La Granja Copper Project First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX: FM) has rejected recent claims suggesting its La Granja copper project in northern Peru is paralyzed by public opposition, describing the allegations as outdated, misleading, and inconsistent with current realities on the ground. The company’s statement came in response to a report by GEM Mining Consulting, which alleged that the project remains “blocked by public distrust.” First Quantum countered that La Granja is advancing decisively and transparently, under stringent… Read More Here
DRC and Hydro-Link Sign $1.5 Billion Deal to Power Mining Belt with Angolan Hydropower 5 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Hydro power plant 

DRC and Hydro-Link Sign $1.5 Billion Deal to Power Mining Belt with Angolan Hydropower

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DRC Partners with Hydro-Link in $1.5 Billion Project to Supply 1,200MW of Clean Energy to Copper and Cobalt Mines The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a $1.5 billion preliminary agreement with Hydro-Link, a unit of Symbion Power, to construct a major 1,160-kilometer (720-mile) electricity transmission line connecting Angola’s hydropower plants to Congo’s key copper and cobalt mining region. Once complete, the project will deliver up to 1,200 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy to the DRC’s mining heartland—helping reduce reliance on costly and polluting diesel generators that many… Read More Here
DRC Calls for “Gold Kimberley Process” to Curb Illicit Mineral Trade in Conflict Zones 6 Mining in DRC Gold 

DRC Calls for “Gold Kimberley Process” to Curb Illicit Mineral Trade in Conflict Zones

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DRC Urges UN to Establish Global “Kimberley Process” for Gold to Stop Funding of Armed Groups Speaking before the United Nations Security Council on Monday, Zénon Mukongo Ngay, Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the UN, called for the creation of a global certification mechanism—similar to the Kimberley Process for diamonds—to regulate the trade of gold and minerals from conflict zones. “My government reiterates its request for the establishment of a mechanism similar to the Kimberley Process to manage gold from conflict zones, in order to… Read More Here
Maamba Energy to Expand Power Generation to 700MW by 2026 7 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Maamba Energy to Expand Power Generation to 700MW by 2026

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Maamba Energy Announces $700MW Expansion Plan to Power Zambia’s Economic Transformation by 2026 Maamba Energy Limited (MEL), one of Zambia’s leading energy producers, has announced an ambitious plan to expand its power generation capacity to 700 megawatts (MW) by 2026. The announcement, made during the Southern Province Investment Forum and Exposition 2025, underscores the company’s commitment to supporting Zambia’s investment-led socio-economic transformation. Speaking at the event, Maamba Energy Chief Executive Officer, Colonel Cyrus Minwalla (Retired), reaffirmed the company’s mission to drive national development through sustainable energy. “Every megawatt we generate… Read More Here
Zambia’s Kwacha Surges to 2025 Highs as Copper Boom Fuels Investor Confidence 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia’s Kwacha Surges to 2025 Highs as Copper Boom Fuels Investor Confidence

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Zambian Kwacha Becomes Africa’s Best-Performing Currency in 2025 Amid Copper Price Rally The Zambian kwacha continued its impressive rally on Thursday, gaining more than 3% against the U.S. dollar—its strongest single-day advance in months. The currency has now appreciated over 21% since the start of the year, earning the distinction of being Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025. This sharp ascent reflects a resurgence of investor confidence in Zambia’s economy, powered primarily by robust fundamentals in the copper sector and steady progress in macroeconomic management. Key Drivers of the Kwacha’s Strength… Read More Here
Feriel Zerouki to Step Down as De Beers Chief Trade and Industry Officer 9 International Corporate News Diamond 

Feriel Zerouki to Step Down as De Beers Chief Trade and Industry Officer

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De Beers Executive Feriel Zerouki Resigns After Two Decades, Leaving Legacy of Ethics and Transparency in Diamond Industry Feriel Zerouki will step down as De Beers Group’s Chief Trade and Industry Officer and member of the executive committee at the end of October, the diamond company announced. Zerouki joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the miner’s leadership in ethics, provenance, and industry integrity over her nearly two decades with the group. During her tenure, she spearheaded the launch of Tracr and GemFair, two… Read More Here
DRC, Angola, Zambia, and EU Forge Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development 10 Mining in Zambia Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

DRC, Angola, Zambia, and EU Forge Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development

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DRC, Angola, Zambia, and European Union Partner to Boost Trade, Infrastructure, and Mining Value Chains Through Lobito Corridor On the sidelines of the Global Gateway Forum, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the European Union (EU) to accelerate the integrated development of the Lobito Corridor—a key initiative aimed at enhancing trade, transport infrastructure, and industrial competitiveness across Central Africa. The partnership was officially announced by Julien Paluku Kahongya, DRC’s Minister of Foreign Trade, following a signing ceremony attended by Josef… Read More Here

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