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Zambia Rejects US Concerns Over Copper Mine Acid Spill 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Safety & Health 

Zambia Rejects US Concerns Over Copper Mine Acid Spill

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Zambia Says Copper Mine Acid Spill No Longer a Health Risk Amid US Travel Warning Zambia’s government on Thursday rejected claims that a February acid spill in its copper-mining region continues to pose a serious health threat, countering a US embassy travel advisory that warned of widespread contamination. The incident occurred when a tailings dam failed at a Chinese-operated copper processing plant in Chambishi, releasing 50,000 cubic metres of acidic slurry into nearby rivers. According to government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, clean-up operations—primarily using lime to neutralise acidity—have restored pH levels… Read More Here
Glencore Reports $5.4 Billion Half-Year EBITDA Amid Lower Coal Prices and Copper Output 2 Corporate News International 

Glencore Reports $5.4 Billion Half-Year EBITDA Amid Lower Coal Prices and Copper Output

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Glencore Half-Year Report 2025 — CEO Review and Financial Highlights Glencore’s Chief Executive Officer, Gary Nagle, announced that the company has made significant progress in optimising operations and positioning for long-term, value-accretive growth during the first half of 2025. A comprehensive review of Glencore’s industrial portfolio identified opportunities to streamline the operating structure, optimise departmental management and reporting, and enhance technical expertise. As part of this review, Glencore expects approximately $1 billion in recurring cost savings (against a 2024 baseline) to be fully delivered by the end of 2026, with… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Appointed by Government to Lead Transformation of Zambia’s Gold Sector 3 Mining in Zambia Economy Gold 

ZCCM-IH Appointed by Government to Lead Transformation of Zambia’s Gold Sector

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ZCCM-IH Appointed to Overhaul Zambia’s Informal Gold Mining Industry for Sustainable National Growth ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) announced that it has officially been mandated by the Government of the Republic of Zambia to take the lead in the formalisation, development, and transformation of the gold sector in Zambia. This strategic appointment marks a historic milestone in the country’s mining landscape, paving the way for the creation of a structured, sustainable, and inclusive gold industry that benefits all Zambians. For decades, Zambia’s gold sector has remained largely informal—dominated by small-scale… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mine to Ensure Steady Gold Supply to Both Royal Gold and Bank of Zambia 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Economy Gold 

Kansanshi Mine to Ensure Steady Gold Supply to Both Royal Gold and Bank of Zambia

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Kansanshi Mine Renews Gold Supply Agreement with Bank of Zambia While Honoring $1 Billion Deal with Royal Gold Kansanshi Mining Plc, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Zambia’s gold reserves by renewing its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Zambia (BOZ) for the continued sale of gold dore. This milestone was marked by a formal signing ceremony held today, signaling the continuation of a strategic partnership that dates back to 2020. The renewal comes at a time when Kansanshi is also… Read More Here
Glencore Warns of Cobalt Stockpile Build-Up Amid Prolonged DRC Export Ban 5 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Economy 

Glencore Warns of Cobalt Stockpile Build-Up Amid Prolonged DRC Export Ban

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Glencore May Be Unable to Sell Cobalt in 2025 Due to Congo Export Ban Glencore (LON: GLEN), the world’s second-largest cobalt producer, issued a warning on Wednesday that a substantial portion of its cobalt output may remain unsold by the end of 2025, citing ongoing export restrictions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC, which produces the majority of the world’s cobalt, imposed a four-month export ban in February 2025 after prices plunged to a nine-year low. In June, the Congolese government extended the ban by an additional… Read More Here
Copper Tariff Exemption Reveals the U.S. Balancing Act Between Industry Protection and Energy Costs 6 International Copper Economy 

Copper Tariff Exemption Reveals the U.S. Balancing Act Between Industry Protection and Energy Costs

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Why the U.S. Exempted Refined Copper from Tariffs While Slapping 50% Duties on Aluminum In a move that surprised global markets, the United States last week announced it would exempt refined copper metal from new import duties—while maintaining steep tariffs on semi-finished copper products such as wire, tube, and sheet. The decision sent Comex copper prices down more than 20% since the announcement last Wednesday. The contrast between this exemption and the earlier imposition of 50% tariffs on aluminum imports highlights the crucial role of energy costs and industry lobbying… Read More Here
FQM Announces $1 Billion Gold Streaming Agreement with Royal Gold 7 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Gold 

FQM Announces $1 Billion Gold Streaming Agreement with Royal Gold

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First Quantum Minerals Enters $1B Gold Streaming Agreement with Royal Gold to Boost Liquidity and Maintain Copper Exposure at Kansanshi Mine First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has announced that it has entered into a gold streaming agreement (the “Agreement”) with RGLD Gold AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Gold, Inc. (“Royal Gold”), through a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary. Under the terms of the Agreement, First Quantum will receive a $1.0 billion upfront cash payment in exchange for future gold deliveries linked to copper production at the Kansanshi Mine in Zambia… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Makes Major Strides in Zambian Copper Expansion 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Economy 

Jubilee Metals Makes Major Strides in Zambian Copper Expansion

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Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Copper Growth in Zambia, Eyes 10,000t Boost in 2026 Amid Strategic Asset Expansion Diversified metals producer Jubilee Metals has announced substantial progress across its copper operations in Zambia, marking a critical milestone in its long-term copper expansion strategy. According to CEO Leon Coetzer, all essential assets are now in place to maintain momentum and drive sustainable growth. Jubilee’s Zambian strategy draws on the company’s extensive processing experience from its South African chrome and platinum group metals (PGM) operations, which are currently in the final stages of… Read More Here
Barrick Gold Enhances Transparency with Tailings Disclosure Aligned to Global Standards 9 Uncategorized Corporate News Gold International 

Barrick Gold Enhances Transparency with Tailings Disclosure Aligned to Global Standards

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Barrick Gold Reports Full Tailings Storage Disclosure in Line with Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management Barrick Gold Corporation, listed on the NYSE and TSX, has released detailed disclosures of its tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in line with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM), reaffirming its commitment to safety, transparency, and environmental responsibility. The disclosures provide site-level data for all relevant TSFs that Barrick owns, operates, or has in the design phase. This initiative underscores the company’s active role in developing the GISTM and its alignment with best… Read More Here

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