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EU Unveils €180 Million Support Package for DRC to Boost Peace, Sustainability, and Responsible Mining 1 Mining in DRC 

EU Unveils €180 Million Support Package for DRC to Boost Peace, Sustainability, and Responsible Mining

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European Union Pledges €180 Million to Strengthen Peace and Responsible Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo under Global Gateway Initiative Brussels, Belgium — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday a €180 million funding package for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aimed at promoting peace, regional integration, and sustainable development. The investment forms part of the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative, which focuses on building resilient and equitable partnerships with Africa. In a statement shared on her X account (formerly Twitter), von der Leyen commended the… Read More Here
Zambia Eyes Record Copper Output as Global Supply Tightens and Prices Surge 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Eyes Record Copper Output as Global Supply Tightens and Prices Surge

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Zambia Set to Break Copper Production Records in 2025 Amid $10 Billion Mining Boom and Rising Global Demand Zambia is on track for record copper production this year, strengthening its position as a major global supplier just as prices surge and demand accelerates worldwide. A series of accidents and disruptions at major mines in other producing nations has squeezed global supply, pushing copper prices up by more than 20% in 2025. Amid these challenges, Zambia stands out as one of the few countries increasing output — positioning the cash-strapped nation… Read More Here
President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Events & Expos 

President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector

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Hakainde Hichilema Pledges Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Zambia’s Mining Industry at the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Zambia’s mining sector into a key driver of inclusive growth, sustainability, and national prosperity. Speaking at this year’s Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka, held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth – Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation and Value Addition,” President Hichilema said the event’s focus aligns closely with Zambia’s renewed mining agenda — one that seeks to transition the nation from a… Read More Here
Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa 4 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Sponsored Content Technology & Innovation 

Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Operations Center Sets the Standard for Smart and Sustainable Mining in Africa In the global race to modernize resource extraction, Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine has emerged as a quiet powerhouse. Its newly commissioned Operations Center is not just another control room—it is the digital brain of the mine, the command hub from which every part of the vast operation is monitored, connected, and optimized. From this state-of-the-art facility, engineers and operators oversee everything: the S2 and S3 processing plants, the pits, dispatch systems, haul trucks, engineering, and maintenance. What… Read More Here
Rwanda Delivers First Tungsten Shipment to the U.S., Marking a New Era in Critical Mineral Cooperation 5 International 

Rwanda Delivers First Tungsten Shipment to the U.S., Marking a New Era in Critical Mineral Cooperation

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U.S. Receives First-Ever Tungsten Shipment from Rwanda as Washington Diversifies Critical Mineral Supply Chains The United States has received its first-ever shipment of tungsten concentrate from Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in Washington’s efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals vital to advanced technologies and clean energy production. The shipment, sourced from the Trinity Nyakabingo Mine in Rwanda, was delivered to Global Tungsten and Powders (GTP) in Towanda, Pennsylvania. The deal is part of a commercial partnership among Trinity Metals, GTP, and Traxys, finalized in August 2024. Senior officials,… Read More Here
Lobito Corridor Project: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead 6 Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Corridor Project: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

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Lobito Corridor Project: DRC Pushes for Funding and Skills Development to Boost Regional Trade The Lobito Corridor project, an initiative championed by former U.S. President Joe Biden, aims to construct a railway connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Angola to the port of Lobito. Beyond exporting strategic minerals to the United States, the project seeks to open up Central Africa and strengthen regional trade. Although last September European Union and U.S. experts presented the results of feasibility studies in Kinshasa — particularly regarding the economic model —… Read More Here
Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Events & Expos 

Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub

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Minister Paul Kabuswe Urges Mining Industry to Transform Zambia into a Regional Value-Addition Hub Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, has urged industry leaders and investors to transform dialogue into actionable projects that will elevate Zambia from a mining country into a regional hub for value addition. Speaking at a networking cocktail during the Mining and Investment Insaka on Monday evening in Lusaka, Minister Kabuswe underscored the government’s vision of building a mining sector that not only extracts minerals but also refines them locally — creating jobs… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Reports 71,266 Tonnes of Copper Produced by Kamoa-Kakula in Q3 2025 8 Copper Corporate News Mining in DRC Press Release 

Ivanhoe Mines Reports 71,266 Tonnes of Copper Produced by Kamoa-Kakula in Q3 2025

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Johannesburg, South Africa–(Newsfile Corp. – October 7, 2025) – Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today the company’s third-quarter production results and an update on operational and project activities. During the third quarter, Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators milled a total 3.46 million tonnes of ore, producing 71,226 tonnes of copper. Copper production year to date totaled 316,393 tonnes. Production guidance of 370,000 tonnes to 420,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate is maintained, with mining… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth 31 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth

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Jubilee Metals Advances $90M Sale of South African Chrome & PGM Assets to Strengthen Zambian Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals, listed on AIM and AltX, has informed shareholders that the sale process of its South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) business is progressing following shareholder approval on August 28. The company has already received the first tranche payment of $15 million. In June, Jubilee announced its decision to divest its South African chrome and PGM operations to focus entirely on its growth opportunities in Zambia. The company received… Read More Here

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