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Mopani Copper Mine Accelerates Production with Ambitious Year-End Target 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Mopani Copper Mine Accelerates Production with Ambitious Year-End Target

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Mopani Copper Mine to Produce Over 70,000 Metric Tonnes of Copper in 2025 as Zambia’s Mining Sector Gains Momentum Mopani Copper Mine has announced an ambitious production target of more than 70,000 metric tonnes of copper by the end of 2025, signaling a robust recovery and expansion in Zambia’s copper industry. This goal comes as global demand for copper surges, driven by the energy transition, electrification, and growing demand for renewable energy technologies. Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya confirmed that production at Mopani is steadily increasing, supported by strategic measures… Read More Here
Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Expansion at Risk Without Skilled Workforce 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Expansion at Risk Without Skilled Workforce

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Zambia’s Copper Tripling Plan Moves to the Forefront — but Skills Gap Looms Large Zambia’s ambitious plan to triple copper production by 2031 is now at the center of the nation’s economic agenda. The roadmap, developed jointly by the World Bank Group and the Government of Zambia, outlines how the country can harness its vast copper resources to drive growth and transform its economy. Copper mining has been a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy for over a century, contributing about 15% of GDP and more than 70% of exports. Yet production… Read More Here
Kasai Province Partners with Mining Cadastre to Increase Diamond Surface Tax Collection 3 Mining in DRC Diamond 

Kasai Province Partners with Mining Cadastre to Increase Diamond Surface Tax Collection

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Kasai Province Strengthens Partnership to Boost Diamond Surface Tax Revenues Kasai Province is intensifying its efforts to boost surface tax collection from its diamond mining concessions. On September 12, 2025, the provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cadastre Minier (CAMI), the agency responsible for managing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining domain, to enhance mining revenue collection. The agreement provides technical support and staff training to strengthen tax collection systems, share cadastral databases, and build capacity within the provincial administration. This initiative is part of a broader… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Becomes World’s Third-Largest Mining Company with $103 Billion Valuation 4 International Corporate News 

Zijin Mining Becomes World’s Third-Largest Mining Company with $103 Billion Valuation

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Zijin Mining Surpasses $100 Billion Market Cap to Become Third-Largest Global Miner in 2025 China’s Zijin Mining Group (HKG: 2899) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the world’s third-largest mining company by market value after surpassing $100 billion for the first time at Thursday’s close. This achievement places Zijin alongside global industry leaders BHP (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), which closed Thursday with market capitalizations of A$212 billion ($140 billion) and A$169 billion ($111 billion) respectively. On Thursday, Zijin’s Shanghai-listed shares hit a record high, lifting its market… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Calls on US Investors to Support Local Processing of Critical Minerals 5 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Calls on US Investors to Support Local Processing of Critical Minerals

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DRC Showcases Critical Minerals at USAfrica Business Week in New York The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took center stage at the 8th edition of USAfrica Business Week, where Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba participated in a high-level roundtable on trade and critical minerals between the United States and Africa. The forum brought together policymakers, business leaders, and industry experts to address the energy transition and the sustainable supply of strategic resources. DRC’s Central Role in the Green Economy In his remarks, Minister Watum underscored the strategic importance of… Read More Here
China Marks 76th Anniversary with Stronger Economic Ties to DRC 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

China Marks 76th Anniversary with Stronger Economic Ties to DRC

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Chinese Ambassador Highlights $3 Billion Contribution and 100,000 Jobs from Sino-Congolese Cooperation At a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Zhao Bin emphasized the significant economic gains from Sino-Congolese cooperation. Speaking before an audience of political leaders, diplomats, and business figures, Zhao underscored the tangible impact of Chinese companies in the DRC during 2024. Tangible Economic Contributions According to the ambassador, Chinese companies created over 100,000 jobs in 2024, while their tax contributions… Read More Here
DRC Nickel Prices Fall 0.09% Amid Global Market Fluctuations 7 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Economy Nickel 

DRC Nickel Prices Fall 0.09% Amid Global Market Fluctuations

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Nickel Prices Slip Slightly as Global Market Volatility Persists The international price of nickel, a key export for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), edged down by 0.09% to USD 13,342.90 per ton, compared to USD 13,355.24 the previous week, according to data released by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. This modest decline follows a 0.33% increase recorded during the week of September 15, when nickel traded at USD 13,400.23 per ton. The back-to-back shifts underscore the volatility of the global nickel market. Drivers of Price Fluctuations Commodity price movements,… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Chairs Economic Committee to Strengthen Congolese Franc and Banking Sector 8 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Prime Minister Chairs Economic Committee to Strengthen Congolese Franc and Banking Sector

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DRC Government Moves to Consolidate Franc Stability and Restore Banking Confidence Prime Minister Judith Suminwa chaired a meeting of the Economic Situation Committee (ECC) last week to review the recent stabilization of the Congolese franc and outline measures to strengthen the country’s financial system. The meeting brought together key government and financial leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister for the National Economy Daniel Mukoko, Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba, Budget Minister Adolphe Muzito, the Minister of Portfolio, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). Coordination Behind Franc Stability In… Read More Here
World Bank and DRC Strengthen Ties to Advance Inga Dam and Lobito Corridor 9 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant Transport and Logistics 

World Bank and DRC Strengthen Ties to Advance Inga Dam and Lobito Corridor

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World Bank and DRC Focus on Inga Dam and Lobito Corridor to Drive Growth Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi met with Albert Zeufack, World Bank Regional Operations Director, on Thursday to review ongoing cooperation and prepare for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) participation in the Annual Meetings in October. The talks centered on strengthening the partnership, mobilizing new resources, and accelerating flagship projects such as the Inga Dam and the Lobito Corridor. Both initiatives are considered strategically vital for unlocking growth, boosting energy production, and enhancing regional integration.… Read More Here
Botswana Launches Emergency Diamond Auction to Boost Revenues Amid Market Slump 10 Diamond Economy International 

Botswana Launches Emergency Diamond Auction to Boost Revenues Amid Market Slump

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Botswana Holds Rare Diamond Auction as Global Gem Demand Weakens Botswana is staging an unprecedented diamond auction in a bid to shore up government revenues battered by a prolonged slump in the global gems market. The state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is offering about 1 million carats of rough diamonds in a one-off “closed” tender, ODC spokesperson Dennis Tlaang confirmed last week. Unlike the company’s regular auctions—planned well in advance for registered buyers—this ad-hoc sale was organised at short notice, according to Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the process say the… Read More Here

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