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Deadly Landslide Devastates Kahurizi Mining Site in North Kivu

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

More Than 120 Feared Dead After Landslide Hits Kahurizi Mining Site in DRC’s North Kivu A devastating landslide has struck the Kahurizi mining site in Masisi territory, North Kivu province, plunging the Rubaya area into mourning. The disaster occurred on Thursday, January 28, 2026, at the Kahurizi site, located within the PE4731 mining concession. According to a local civil society source who requested anonymity, the provisional death toll is alarmingly high, with more than 120 people feared dead. The victims reportedly include children, women and numerous small-scale farmers, underscoring the… Read More Here

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DRC Signs Landmark Contract for Nationwide Airborne Geophysical Mapping

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

DRC Awards Airborne Geophysical Survey Contract to Xcalibur to Modernise Mining Sector The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represented by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, has officially signed a contract with Xcalibur Multiphysics Group SL to carry out nationwide airborne geophysical and geological mapping. The strategic initiative represents a major step in the modernisation of the Congolese mining sector. The project will deliver high-resolution geophysical and geological coverage of the national territory through advanced airborne surveys, including magnetic, radiometric and remote-sensing data, supported by detailed geological… Read More Here

Corporate News Gemstones

Gemfields Records $128.5 Million in Auction Revenue as Ruby and Emerald Operations Advance

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

Gemfields Generates $128.5 Million in Auction Sales, Advances Montepuez Ruby Expansion and Kagem Emerald Production Gemstone miner Gemfields generated total auction revenues of $128.5 million for the year ended December 31, reflecting continued operational progress across its ruby and emerald assets. During the period, the company reported a net debt position of $39.2 million, before auction receivables of $20.5 million, as it completed the funding of the second processing plant at its 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation in Mozambique. Gemfields confirmed that the second processing plant (PP2) at MRM… Read More Here

International Infrastructural Development

AfDB Approves Reallocation of $98 Million to Complete Strategic Road Corridor in Western Tanzania

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

African Development Bank Redirects $98 Million to Upgrade Bulamata–Uvinza Road, Boosting Regional Trade in Western Tanzania The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved the reallocation of US$98 million in project savings to finance the completion of a key road infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity in western Tanzania. The decision, endorsed by the AfDB Boards of Directors on 10 December 2025, allows unused funds from the completed Transport Sector Support Programme to be redirected to the Bulamata–Uvinza Road Upgrading Project (Lot B). The total cost of the project… Read More Here

Energy Mining in Zambia

Zambia to Avoid Prolonged Load-Shedding as Solar Investments Boost Power Supply

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

Zambia Will Not Return to Extended Load-Shedding, Says Energy Minister as Solar Projects Expand Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote, MP, has assured Zambians that the country will not return to prolonged periods of load-shedding, citing sustained investments in alternative energy sources that are easing electricity supply challenges. Mr Chikote said the diversification of Zambia’s energy mix particularly through solar power is strengthening national energy security and improving resilience to climate-related shocks that have constrained hydropower generation in recent years. He was speaking in Munali, Lusaka, during the ground-breaking ceremony of… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Economy Governance

President Hichilema Reaffirms Zambia’s Commitment to Investment Partnerships and Global Cooperation

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

Zambia Open to Deeper Investment Partnerships, President Hichilema Tells Diplomatic Corps President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, has reaffirmed the country’s readiness to deepen investment partnerships and strengthen collaboration with like-minded nations for mutual benefit. The President made the remarks on 29 January 2026 during the Presidential Annual Greeting of the Diplomatic Corps, where he expressed appreciation for the longstanding and cordial relations Zambia continues to enjoy with members of the diplomatic community. President Hichilema identified agriculture, mining, technology and trade as priority sectors for mutually beneficial… Read More Here

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Zambia Seeks Increased Chinese Investment as ZDA Hosts Hunan Province Delegation

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

ZDA Engages Hunan Province Delegation to Boost Investment and Trade Cooperation The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has hosted an investment delegation from Hunan Province in the People’s Republic of China, as part of ongoing efforts to attract increased foreign direct investment into Zambia’s priority economic sectors. Welcoming the delegation, ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa highlighted Zambia’s vast investment potential in mining, agriculture and energy, noting that these sectors are central to the country’s economic transformation and industrialisation agenda. Mr Halwampa underscored the strategic importance of energy in driving industrial growth… Read More Here

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ZEMA Introduces New Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

ZEMA Implements New Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, Cuts Fees and Review Timelines The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has promulgated the Environmental Management (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 3 of 2026, replacing the Environmental Protection and Pollution Control (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 28 of 1997. The new regulations came into effect on 9 January 2026, according to a statement issued by ZEMA’s Manager for Corporate Affairs, Ruth Kanyanga Kamwi. The revised regulatory framework introduces significant reforms aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in environmental management.… Read More Here

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EU Delegation Praises FQM’s Trident Project for Sustainable Mining and Regional Development

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

EU Commends First Quantum Minerals’ Trident Mine and Kalumbila Town as Models of Sustainable Investment in Zambia The European Union Delegation to Zambia has commended First Quantum Minerals Trident (FQMT) for its world-class mining operations and long-term commitment to sustainable investment, following a high-level visit to the Trident Mine and Kalumbila Town in North-Western Province. The delegation was led by Paola Gosparini, Programme Manager for Trade and Private Sector, and Massimo Bonannini, Team Leader for Infrastructure. During the visit, the EU officials engaged with senior management before touring the Sentinel… Read More Here

International Economy Gold

Tanzania to Monetise Part of Gold Reserves to Fund Infrastructure

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Tanzania Plans Partial Sale of Gold Reserves as Foreign Aid Declines in 2026 Tanzania is planning to sell a portion of its gold reserves to finance priority infrastructure projects, as international development assistance continues to decline. The announcement was made on Monday, January 26, 2026, in London by the Minister of State for Planning and Investment, Kitila Mkumbo, following instructions from President Samia Suluhu Hassan to the Bank of Tanzania. “Governments are no longer willing to provide aid to Africa, so we are reorganising our financing strategy,” the minister said,… Read More Here

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