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DRC Shifts Focus to Mining Sector Diversification for Sustainable Growth 21 Mining in DRC 

DRC Shifts Focus to Mining Sector Diversification for Sustainable Growth

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), through the Ministry of Mines, has launched a renewed drive to diversify its mining sector. This initiative is aimed at strengthening the country’s economic resilience and supporting inclusive, sustainable development. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mines, Minister Kizito Pakabomba is leading efforts to reduce the nation’s overreliance on copper and cobalt by expanding into other strategic minerals such as lithium, gold, and rare earth elements. “The Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, is initiating a new approach to diversify the mining sector… Read More Here
South Kivu Governor Warns of Fake Mining Documents Circulated from Bujumbura 22 Mining in DRC 

South Kivu Governor Warns of Fake Mining Documents Circulated from Bujumbura

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On Thursday, May 1, 2025, South Kivu Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi issued a formal letter to the heads of the Territorial and Urban-Territorial Mining Offices, raising alarm over the circulation of falsified mining documents reportedly produced outside the province, particularly in Bujumbura, Burundi. According to the governor, several unauthorized and counterfeit documents—including receipt books, vignettes, trader cards, and artisanal mining operator cards—have been identified. These materials, he said, were printed without the knowledge or authorization of the Provincial Government and lack the legally required signature of the Provincial Minister of Mines,… Read More Here
Carter Center Urges DRC to Reform Mining Tax System for Greater Revenue 23 Mining in DRC Mining tax 

Carter Center Urges DRC to Reform Mining Tax System for Greater Revenue

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In a newly released study titled “Between Hopes and Realities: A Critical Look at the Tax Regime of the Revised Mining Code of March 2018 and Its Impact on Revenue Maximization,” the Carter Center has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to overhaul its mining tax system and modernize tax administration to better capitalize on the country’s vast mineral wealth. Published on April 30, the report comes seven years after the revised Mining Code came into effect. According to Romain Ravet, the Carter Center’s country representative in the… Read More Here
Vedanta Considers Listing Zambian Copper Unit to Fund $1 Billion Investment 24 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Vedanta Considers Listing Zambian Copper Unit to Fund $1 Billion Investment

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Vedanta Resources, the mining and energy conglomerate led by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, is exploring a possible stock market listing of its Zambian copper division to raise capital for major investment in the asset. “Listing is an option,” said Ajay Goel, Chief Financial Officer of Vedanta Ltd., adding that while no specific timeline has been set, the idea is actively being considered. He did not disclose the potential size or location of the listing. The move follows Vedanta’s reinstatement as the operator of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia last… Read More Here
U.S. Pushes for DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Tied to Multi-Billion Dollar Mineral Investments 25 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

U.S. Pushes for DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Tied to Multi-Billion Dollar Mineral Investments

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The United States is working to broker a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, with the goal of finalizing and signing the accord at the White House in roughly two months. The peace deal would be accompanied by bilateral mineral agreements expected to unlock billions of dollars in Western investment across the region, according to Massad Boulos, senior advisor for Africa to former President Donald Trump. “When we sign the peace agreement, the minerals deal with the DRC will be signed that same day, followed… Read More Here
Zambia Advances $500 Million Solar Energy Drive to Power 130,000 Homes 26 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Advances $500 Million Solar Energy Drive to Power 130,000 Homes

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ZESCO, Zambia’s state-owned energy utility, has announced a series of upcoming initiatives aimed at boosting renewable energy and improving national energy resilience. Central to these efforts is a Presidential Solar Directive designed to provide clean energy to 130,000 households across the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Charles Kaisala, a ZESCO board member and energy policy chairman for the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), during a party event held in Lusaka. The directive, championed by the government, focuses on accelerating rooftop solar panel installations and introducing… Read More Here
Reimagining Reliability: How AI-Powered Asset Intelligence is Transforming Mining Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa 27 Sponsored Content International 

Reimagining Reliability: How AI-Powered Asset Intelligence is Transforming Mining Operations in Sub-Saharan Africa

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For over 115 years, Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) has delivered industrial excellence across Sub-Saharan Africa. Today, through its DGC Africa operations, the company is addressing one of the most pressing strategic challenges facing mining and industrial organisations: maintaining, managing, and future-proofing high-value industrial assets under increasingly demanding and unpredictable conditions. With a growing regional footprint, headquartered in Kitwe, Zambia, DGC Africa delivers strategic, performance-driven services that strengthen plant reliability, accelerate engineering innovation, and enable workforce transformation. The company’s recent launch of its AI-powered reliability platform, DGC SmartAsset Intelligence, marks… Read More Here
Zambia's Copper Sector Gains Momentum with 30% Output Increase in Q1 2025 28 Copper Economy Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s Copper Sector Gains Momentum with 30% Output Increase in Q1 2025

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Zambia’s copper production surged by approximately 30% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching around 224,000 metric tonnes compared to 173,000 metric tonnes during the same period in 2024, according to Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Kabuswe attributed the increase to improved production at two major operations—Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Mopani Copper Mines—both of which have seen renewed investment and operational recovery. This follows Zambia’s announcement earlier in January that total copper output for 2024 rose by 12%, hitting roughly 820,670 metric tonnes, up… Read More Here
Net zero mining is a reality 29 Sponsored Content International 

Net zero mining is a reality

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The mining industry is facing a daunting challenge as rapid changes are expected to meet global targets while remaining profitable, comments Martin van Zyl, Sales Manager, Process Industries. ABB has just released a report entitled ‘Mining’s Moment: The Pathway for Urgent Real Progress in Responsible Mining’. Sustainability goals have become inevitable across all industries. Particular pressures and responsibilities are being placed on the shoulders of the mining industry, plus there is a limited timeframe in which to make significant progress. To understand the reasons behind these expectations, their impact on… Read More Here
Gemfields Earns $16.4 Million from Commercial-Quality Emerald Auction in India 30 Mining in Zambia Gemstones 

Gemfields Earns $16.4 Million from Commercial-Quality Emerald Auction in India

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AIM-listed Gemfields has reported $16.4 million in revenue from its latest auction of commercial-quality rough emeralds sourced from its 75%-owned Kagem mine in Zambia. The auction took place in Jaipur, India, from April 11 to 29, where 32 out of 36 lots were sold at an average price of $6.87 per carat. This marks a strong recovery from the underwhelming auction results of September 2024, with improved buyer sentiment and competitive bidding across a broader quality range. Since July 2009, Gemfields has held 51 auctions of Kagem emeralds, generating a… Read More Here

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