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Ituri Province Launches Mining Oversight Operation to Restore Order and Traceability 1 Mining in DRC 

Ituri Province Launches Mining Oversight Operation to Restore Order and Traceability

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Ituri Government Strengthens Mining Oversight to Combat Rebel Financing and Ensure Compliance Since Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Ituri provincial government has launched an operation to monitor and regulate mining sites recently recovered and closed following military operations in Mabanga and surrounding areas. According to security sources, the initiative aims to restore order and ensure traceability of mining resources, some of which had been used to finance armed groups operating in the region. Implemented jointly by provincial experts and technical services from the mining sector, the first phase of the… Read More Here
DRC Advances Sovereign Mineral Marketing Through CEEC–HOLDCO Partnership 2 Mining in DRC 

DRC Advances Sovereign Mineral Marketing Through CEEC–HOLDCO Partnership

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DRC Launches Transparent Mineral Marketing with CEEC–HOLDCO Strategic Partnership On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba met with a delegation from the Center for Expertise, Evaluation, and Certification (CEEC), led by Chairman Dave Kalemba Nkashama, alongside Director General Freddy Muamba Kanyinku and Thierry Katembwe Mbala. While not a formal audience, the meeting symbolized the country’s assertion of sovereignty in managing its mineral resources. The delegation reported on the development of the CEEC–RDC/BGN-USA strategic partnership, formed under a shareholding agreement signed on July 30, 2025. This… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Engages Stakeholders in Kolwezi to Boost Mining Governance 3 Mining in DRC 

DRC Minister of Mines Engages Stakeholders in Kolwezi to Boost Mining Governance

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DRC Minister of Mines Visits Kolwezi to Strengthen Mining Sector Governance The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, has been in Kolwezi, the capital of Lualaba province, since Thursday, September 18, 2025, as part of an official mission to engage directly with mining sector stakeholders. Welcomed by Governor Fifi Masuka and other provincial authorities, Minister Kabamba explained that the visit reflects the central government’s commitment to strengthening mining governance and maximizing the sector’s economic benefits for both the province and the nation. During his… Read More Here
Galiano Gold Halts Esaase Deposit Operations After Fatal Clashes in Ghana 4 International Gold News in Brief 

Galiano Gold Halts Esaase Deposit Operations After Fatal Clashes in Ghana

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Galiano Gold Suspends Esaase Operations Following Community Clashes in Ghana Galiano Gold, listed on the TSX and NYSE American, has temporarily suspended operations at the Esaase deposit of its Asanko gold mine in Ghana following violent clashes between community members and military personnel on September 9. The company explained that the military presence at the mine was part of a state-mandated security intervention coordinated through the Ghana Chamber of Mines. Tensions escalated between the community and security forces, resulting in civil unrest, the tragic death of one individual, and damage… Read More Here
South Africa’s Mining Reforms Attract Indian Investment Interest 5 International 

South Africa’s Mining Reforms Attract Indian Investment Interest

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South Africa’s Mining and Infrastructure Reforms Draw Strong Interest from Indian Companies South Africa’s decision to loosen mining regulations and accelerate the privatisation of infrastructure is attracting growing interest from Indian companies. The reforms are expected to reshape the country’s mining sector and strengthen Africa’s global competitiveness. These policy changes stem from the government’s Operation Vulindlela programme, launched in 2020 to reduce red tape, unlock investment, and encourage private-sector participation in key industries. Since 2023, Pretoria has focused particularly on transport and logistics, addressing inefficiencies in rail and port systems… Read More Here
Glencore in Talks to Sell Stake in DRC’s Kamoto Copper and Cobalt Mine 6 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Glencore in Talks to Sell Stake in DRC’s Kamoto Copper and Cobalt Mine

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Glencore in Talks to Sell Stake in DRC’s Kamoto Copper and Cobalt Mine Amid US Interest Glencore Plc has entered talks to sell a stake in its largest African copper operation, the Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the clearest signal yet that the Swiss commodities giant may relinquish control of one of its flagship assets. KCC oversees a major copper and cobalt project long touted as central to Glencore’s growth. However, the mine has been hampered by operational setbacks, weak cobalt prices, and… Read More Here
Firering Restarts Limeco Quicklime Plant in Zambia and Secures 10-Year Mining Licence 7 Mining in Zambia 

Firering Restarts Limeco Quicklime Plant in Zambia and Secures 10-Year Mining Licence

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Firering Boosts Zambia Quicklime Output with Licence for 50+ Years of Production AIM-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has restarted operations at its Limeco quicklime facility in Zambia following upgrades to its kilns, while also securing a ten-year mining licence for its Tier 1 limestone deposit—expected to sustain more than 50 years of production. The company announced that Kiln 1, which first came online earlier this year, has been refurbished with a new induced draft fan motor and variable speed drive, enabling a steady throughput of 45 to 50 tonnes per day.… Read More Here
US Backs Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt Expansion to Counter China’s Dominance 8 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

US Backs Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt Expansion to Counter China’s Dominance

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USTDA Funds $1.4M Metalex Study to Boost Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt for US Supply Chains The United States is intensifying efforts to secure critical minerals outside China’s control, backing the expansion of a copper and cobalt facility in Zambia. On Thursday, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a $1.4-million grant to Metalex Africa, a subsidiary of Texas-based Metalex Commodities, to finance a feasibility study for expanding its Kazozu mine in Zambia’s North-Western Province. The study will assess the potential to produce up to 25,000 additional metric tonnes of… Read More Here
Zijin Gold Plans $3.2B Hong Kong IPO, City’s Largest Listing of 2025 9 Corporate News International 

Zijin Gold Plans $3.2B Hong Kong IPO, City’s Largest Listing of 2025

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Zijin Gold Targets $3.2B in Hong Kong IPO to Fund Global Mine Expansion Zijin Gold International, a wholly owned subsidiary of China’s Zijin Mining, is seeking to raise HK$24.98 billion (US$3.2 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, according to its prospectus released Friday. The deal is set to be the city’s largest listing of the year. The company will sell 349 million shares at an offer price of HK$71.59 each, giving Zijin Gold a valuation of about US$24.1 billion. Trading is scheduled to begin on the… Read More Here
Aterian Launches Responsible Coltan Trading Operations in Rwanda 10 Coltan 

Aterian Launches Responsible Coltan Trading Operations in Rwanda

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UK-Based Aterian Expands in Rwanda with First Responsible Coltan Shipments Amid Regional Tensions Rwanda continues to draw foreign mining investment despite criticism from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and reports by the United Nations alleging Rwandan support for the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo. Against this backdrop, UK-based Aterian plc, a critical minerals exploration and development company, announced the launch of its coltan trading operations in Rwanda. The company confirmed its first shipment of tantalum-niobium (coltan) concentrate sourced from responsible, OECD-compliant supply chains. This initial delivery will be… Read More Here

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