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ZCCM-IH Invests $50 Million in Landmark Phosphate Project to Boost Zambia’s Self-Sufficiency 1 Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

ZCCM-IH Invests $50 Million in Landmark Phosphate Project to Boost Zambia’s Self-Sufficiency

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Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines – Industrial Holdings (ZCCM-IH) has committed $50 million to a pioneering phosphate production project aimed at reducing Zambia’s reliance on imports and diversifying the nation’s mineral portfolio beyond copper. The initiative will see the development of a mono ammonium phosphate (MAP) plant with an annual production capacity of 300,000 metric tons, alongside 750,000 metric tons of gypsum produced as a byproduct. The plant will be the first of its kind in Southern Africa. ZCCM-IH Corporate Affairs Manager, Loisa Mbatha, described the project as a game-changer during… Read More Here
Govt and Zambia Chamber of Mines Reach Agreement on Local Content Regulations 2 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Govt and Zambia Chamber of Mines Reach Agreement on Local Content Regulations

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The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development and the Zambia Chamber of Mines have reached an important agreement on the draft Statutory Instrument (SI) concerning Local Content in the mining sector. The two parties have agreed that the draft SI will now move to the next stage of development, following a series of amendments discussed and accepted during a meeting held in Lusaka earlier today. In a joint statement signed by Zambia Chamber of Mines President Anthony Malenga and Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta, both sides expressed satisfaction… Read More Here
Kansanshi S3 Launch Set for August as FQM Nears Completion of the $1.25 Billion Expansion 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Kansanshi S3 Launch Set for August as FQM Nears Completion of the $1.25 Billion Expansion

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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reached a significant milestone in the development of its US$1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 Expansion Project in Solwezi, North-Western Province. Now 92% complete, the massive upgrade is on track for commissioning by August this year—marking a major milestone for one of Zambia’s most significant copper operations. August 2025 will mark three years since FQM announced its bold commitment to expand the Kansanshi Mining operations—already among Zambia’s largest copper producers. At the same time, the company pledged an additional US$100 million toward bringing the Enterprise Nickel Project… Read More Here
DRC Mining Minister encourages industry to gather at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 11 June 4 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Mining Minister encourages industry to gather at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 11 June

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“Organisers can be rightfully proud of building such a legacy over 20 years” The DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, says he is looking forward to visiting “the legendary DRC Mining Week,” which is taking place from 11–13 June in Lubumbashi. The organisers of this longstanding expo and conference, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary edition this month, have extended the event until 14 June for the official visit of Mining Minister H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume who will address and engage with delegates during a special… Read More Here
ERG announces issuance of guaranteed bonds with an international credit rating in the amount of up to US$100 million 5 Corporate News 

ERG announces issuance of guaranteed bonds with an international credit rating in the amount of up to US$100 million

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Eurasian Resources Group informs about the issuance of guaranteed coupon bonds with a three-year maturity for a total amount of up to US$100 million. For the first time on the Kazakhstan securities market, the issuance of non-government bonds regulated by local law is carried out with the support of JSC “Development Bank of Kazakhstan” as a guarantor, which is irrevocable. Such a form of guarantee is a fundamentally new instrument in the Kazakhstan securities market.The bonds are placed on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) by JSC “Kazakhstan aluminium smelter”, which… Read More Here
ABB, Hitachi, Komatsu, and Sumitomo Power Up Zambia’s First Electric Mining Fleet 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Equipment & Technology 

ABB, Hitachi, Komatsu, and Sumitomo Power Up Zambia’s First Electric Mining Fleet

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As global demand for battery minerals continues to surge, technology leaders ABB, Hitachi, Komatsu, and Sumitomo are joining forces to decarbonize mining operations through a cutting-edge electrification strategy that has already reduced emissions across several Japanese sites. The partnership between Hitachi Construction Machinery and ABB Traction reached a major milestone last year with the completion of a prototype for a fully electric, 240-ton haul truck designed for heavy-duty mining. Since then, Komatsu and Sumitomo have joined the effort. These new electric haul trucks are now operating at First Quantum Minerals’… Read More Here
DRC Lifts Mandatory Mining Tender Rule to Restore Commercial Freedom 7 Mining in DRC Mining Supply Tenders 

DRC Lifts Mandatory Mining Tender Rule to Restore Commercial Freedom

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba Karinga Mulume, has officially repealed Ministerial Order No. 00049/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2022, which had mandated the sale of mineral substances through tenders supervised by the Center for Expertise, Evaluation and Certification (CEEC). The decision, announced on Monday, June 2, 2025, aims to restore the legal right of mining operators to freely market their products, in line with Articles 85 and 108 octies of the Congolese Mining Code. The 2022 order required holders of mining rights to sell their products through competitive bidding processes… Read More Here
Chilean Startup Ceibo Delivers First Copper Cathodes Using Innovative Leaching Technology 8 International Copper Technology & Innovation 

Chilean Startup Ceibo Delivers First Copper Cathodes Using Innovative Leaching Technology

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A Chilean startup backed by BHP Group has produced its first copper cathodes from a demonstration plant at a mine site in northern Chile, marking a key milestone in efforts to extract more metal from lower-grade ores. Ceibo extracted the copper from sulfide ores at a site owned by Compañía Minera San Gerónimo (CMSG), using its proprietary leaching technology, the companies announced in a joint statement on Tuesday. Ceibo joins a growing list of companies—including Jetti Resources and Rio Tinto’s Nuton venture—developing advanced leaching techniques to economically recover copper from… Read More Here
Peru Projects $4.8 Billion in Mining Investment for 2025 Amid Rising Informal Mining Concerns 9 International Copper 

Peru Projects $4.8 Billion in Mining Investment for 2025 Amid Rising Informal Mining Concerns

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Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Jorge Montero, announced on Tuesday that the country expects to attract $4.8 billion in mining investment this year, with copper production projected to reach 2.8 million metric tons. The projection marks a slight increase from 2024, when Peru produced approximately 2.7 million tons of the red metal. Speaking at a press conference, Montero also raised concerns about the growing presence of informal and illegal mining in two key copper-producing regions—Apurímac and Arequipa, both located in southern Peru. Apurímac is home to Las Bambas, one… Read More Here
African Mining Leaders Call for Bold Policy Reforms at Mining in Motion 2025 10 International Mining Policy 

African Mining Leaders Call for Bold Policy Reforms at Mining in Motion 2025

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African mining ministers at the Mining in Motion 2025 summit called for inclusive, transparent reforms to formalize artisanal and small-scale mining, promote local value and strengthen governance for sustainable sector development African mining ministers from Ghana, Liberia, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) emphasized the need to review and reform Africa’s mining codes during the Mining in Motion 2025 summit in Accra. Highlighting the role strengthened policies play in enhancing responsible governance, local value creation and the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), ministers outlined how evolving… Read More Here

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