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DRC Extends Cobalt Export Ban Amid Global Supply Squeeze and Rising Prices 1 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Extends Cobalt Export Ban Amid Global Supply Squeeze and Rising Prices

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The Strategic Minerals Market Regulatory and Control Authority (ARECOMS) has announced a three-month extension of the temporary suspension on cobalt exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The renewed measure, effective from June 21, 2025, was made public via a press release issued on Saturday, June 21. According to the ARECOMS Board of Directors, led by Patrick Mpoyi Luabeya, the decision stems from continued oversupply in the market. The suspension applies to all cobalt produced across the country—whether sourced from industrial, semi-industrial, artisanal, or small-scale mining operations. This extension… Read More Here
Zambia Welcomes Major Solar Investment from China’s LONGi Green Energy 2 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Welcomes Major Solar Investment from China’s LONGi Green Energy

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The Zambian Government has welcomed a major renewable energy investment from Chinese solar technology giant LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., which plans to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Zambia. Scheduled to become operational by December 2025, the project marks the first phase of a broader plan to scale up to 200MW—offering a substantial boost to Zambia’s renewable energy sector. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by LONGi executives to the Minister of Energy, Hon. Makozo Chikote, MP, in Lusaka, where the company presented its investment… Read More Here
Lobito Corridor Gains Global Momentum as Zambia Deepens EU-Italy Partnerships 3 Mining in Zambia Partnership Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Corridor Gains Global Momentum as Zambia Deepens EU-Italy Partnerships

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Zambia has strengthened its global development partnerships following a high-level summit on the Mattei Plan and the European Union’s Global Gateway, held in Rome. The meeting, co-hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed Italy and the EU’s support for Zambia through the transformative Lobito Corridor Project. Representing Zambia at the summit was Minister of Finance and National Planning, Hon. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane. The event brought together top officials from Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia, with discussions centered… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Announces Results of Voting for The Election of Directors 27 Mining Personality Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Mines Announces Results of Voting for The Election of Directors

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 Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) announced the results of voting by shareholders for the election of the Board of Directors during the company’s Annual General Meeting held last week. Ivanhoe Mines Founder & Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete are also pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Iman Naguib as an Independent Director to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. This appointment further strengthens Ivanhoe’s commitment to building an experienced, diverse, and world-class Board as the company continues its growth as a… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mining Plc Commissions K1.7 Million Solar Power System at Kwambula 28 Mining in Zambia Copper Energy 

Kansanshi Mining Plc Commissions K1.7 Million Solar Power System at Kwambula

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FQM`s Kansanshi Mining Plc has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art 120 kWh solar power system at Kwambula Trades Training Institute, representing a K1.7 million investment. The project ensures a reliable and sustainable energy source for both Kwambula and the Solwezi Trades Training Institute’s administration block, ending their dependency on diesel generators during Zambia’s ongoing power crisis. Speaking on behalf of Kansanshi’s General Manager, Training Manager Charlie Watt emphasised the company’s broader commitment to education in Solwezi. In addition to the solar system, Kansanshi is currently investing over K12 million in infrastructure… Read More Here
Zambia’s Economic Momentum Strengthens as Kwacha Gains Ground 29 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia’s Economic Momentum Strengthens as Kwacha Gains Ground

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Zambia’s macroeconomic outlook is showing renewed strength, driven by a combination of internal and external factors that are supporting the Kwacha and improving overall economic prospects. Economic analyst Mr. Kelvin Chisanga has identified several key developments contributing to this positive trend. “Seasonal tax inflows are reinforcing the government’s fiscal position, improving liquidity, and supporting national development programs,” Chisanga noted. He explained that mid-year tax payments, along with upcoming quarterly obligations, are injecting fresh capital into the economy, easing pressure on public finances. On the external front, a weaker U.S. dollar… Read More Here
Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa Lead Charge in Africa’s Electricity Market Reforms 30 Electricity Energy Mining in Zambia 

Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa Lead Charge in Africa’s Electricity Market Reforms

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Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa are accelerating power sector reforms, transitioning from state-controlled utility models to open access electricity markets. These changes aim to improve reliability, attract private investment, and reduce energy costs across a region long burdened by power deficits. In Kenya, the Energy Act of 2019 and the newly published Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access Regulations 2024 allow independent power producers (IPPs) to sell directly to large consumers or private vendors through a wheeling process. Consumers using at least 1 MVA can bypass the state utility,… Read More Here
CEC Urges New Financing Models and Partnerships to Power Africa’s Energy Future 31 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

CEC Urges New Financing Models and Partnerships to Power Africa’s Energy Future

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Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC (CEC) has called for strategic partnerships and innovative financing mechanisms to accelerate energy infrastructure development across Africa, cautioning that traditional risk models are no longer adequate to meet the continent’s growing power needs. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town, South Africa, CEC Chief Financial Officer Mutale Mukuka stressed the importance of cross-sector collaboration. He emphasized that sustainable progress in Africa’s energy sector hinges on deeper cooperation among governments, utilities, financiers, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, and local communities. “Governments alone… Read More Here
ZEMA Approves $834 Million in Projects to Drive Green Economic Transformation 32 Mining in Zambia Economy Green Energy 

ZEMA Approves $834 Million in Projects to Drive Green Economic Transformation

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The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved 259 development projects worth over $834 million, reaffirming the country’s commitment to environmentally responsible economic growth. The approvals were granted during the April and May 2025 sessions of the Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) of ZEMA’s Board of Directors. The greenlit projects span several strategic sectors: 138 in mining and mineral processing, 43 in energy, 39 in infrastructure, and 31 in manufacturing and processing—representing a major step toward sustainable industrialization in Zambia. A flagship development among the approvals is the $140 million ultra-modern… Read More Here

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