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DRC Partners with Japan’s Firm to Boost Mining Sector with AI and Satellite Technology 1 Mining in DRC Partnership Technology & Innovation 

DRC Partners with Japan’s Firm to Boost Mining Sector with AI and Satellite Technology

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DRC Signs Groundbreaking AI and Satellite Data Partnership with Japan’s Solafune to Revolutionize Mining Sector The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining industry reached a significant technological milestone on Friday, July 18, 2025, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) and Solafune, a Japanese technology company specializing in satellite data mining and artificial intelligence. The signing ceremony, held at the Ministry of Mines, was presided over by the Deputy Director of the Cabinet of the Minister of Mines and attended by… Read More Here
CEC and ZESCO Advance Joint Solar Energy Projects Across Zambia 2 Mining in Zambia Energy 

CEC and ZESCO Advance Joint Solar Energy Projects Across Zambia

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CEC and ZESCO Partner to Fast-Track 1,000MW Solar Projects Across Zambia by 2025 The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) and ZESCO Limited have entered advanced talks to co-develop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects across Zambia, signaling a major step forward in the country’s renewable energy transition. The development was confirmed during the Invest Zambia International Conference held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, themed “Sustained Investment in the Energy Sector – Trends and Opportunities.” CEC’s Head of Investments and Government Relations, Silvester Hibajene, revealed that the two power companies are exploring a public-private… Read More Here
Mopani Sets Final Compliance Deadline for Local Contractors 3 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Mopani Sets Final Compliance Deadline for Local Contractors

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Non-Compliant Mopani Contractors Face Ban by August 31, 2025: CEO Issues Final Warning Mopani Copper Mines has issued a firm deadline of August 31, 2025, for all local suppliers and contractors to comply with statutory obligations or risk being disqualified from doing business with the mining company. Speaking at a recent stakeholder engagement meeting, Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya expressed concern over the low compliance levels among local vendors with key institutions such as the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). He revealed that out… Read More Here
CKM eMagazine July – August 2025 Edition (PDF FORMAT) 4 CKM eMagazine 

CKM eMagazine July – August 2025 Edition (PDF FORMAT)

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Just in case you have not yet receive the July – August 2025 edition of the CKM eMagazine, Here’s your free copy and don’t forget to share with your colleagues who might not only need this but would also benefit immensely from the quality content and professional information provided in this special edition. The CKM eMagazine is massively distributed digitally reaching top decision makers in all the mining houses in Zambia and the DRC. We have over 147,000 followers on LinkedIn with over 84,000 CKM Newsletter subscribers with over 1,000,000 organic impressions per month. The next edition, the September – October 2025 edition… Read More Here
Civil Society Calls for Transparent and Responsible Mineral Exploitation in the DRC 5 Mining in DRC 

Civil Society Calls for Transparent and Responsible Mineral Exploitation in the DRC

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DRC Civil Society Urges Transparency and Sustainable Partnerships in Strategic Mineral Exploitation On July 16, 2025, the Coalition for the Recovery of the Assets of the Congolese People (CORAC), alongside key civil society groups, issued a strong appeal for responsible and transparent management of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) strategic mineral resources. The DRC is blessed with vast natural wealth—including copper, cobalt, gold, diamonds, timber, and abundant water resources—but decades of mismanagement continue to weigh heavily on the nation’s development. The statement revisits the controversial case of Israeli businessman… Read More Here
China Expands Economic Influence in DRC as U.S. Falls Behind 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

China Expands Economic Influence in DRC as U.S. Falls Behind

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China Outpaces U.S. in Trade, Education, and Investment in the DRC Amid Growing Global Rivalry As competition between China and the United States intensifies, Beijing is strengthening its economic and strategic foothold in Africa, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) emerging as a key focal point—particularly in the mining and infrastructure sectors. Recent trade and education figures underscore China’s widening lead over the U.S. on the African continent. In the first five months of 2024, Chinese exports to Africa reached USD 134 billion, while U.S. exports totaled just USD… Read More Here
World Bank Eyes Inga 3 as Future World's Largest Hydropower Project 7 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

World Bank Eyes Inga 3 as Future World’s Largest Hydropower Project

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World Bank Backs Inga 3 Dam to Surpass China’s Three Gorges and Power DRC’s Industrial Future On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, during an appearance on the Okapi radio program Parole aux Auditeurs (“Talk to the Listeners”), Albert Zeufack, World Bank Country Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirmed the institution’s ambitious vision to make the Inga 3 hydropower project the largest dam in the world—surpassing even China’s Three Gorges Dam. “Inga 3 is a landmark project. We’ve been discussing it for decades—ever since Congo completed Inga 2 back… Read More Here
Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt 8 Transport and Logistics Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Lobito Rail Project Gains U.S. Momentum as Gateway for Africa’s Copper and Cobalt

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U.S. Supports Lobito Corridor Rail Project Linking DRC, Angola, and Zambia to Accelerate Mineral Exports The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Lobito Corridor—a transformative rail project that will connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia—in a move aimed at boosting regional trade and unlocking economic opportunities. Speaking in a recent interview, U.S. Ambassador to the DRC, Lucy Tamlyn, described the Lobito Corridor as a powerful lever for economic transformation that will benefit both the DRC and the United States. “We’re in active discussions… Read More Here
U.S. Consortium Eyes Strategic Acquisition of Chemaf Amid Critical Mineral Race in DRC 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

U.S. Consortium Eyes Strategic Acquisition of Chemaf Amid Critical Mineral Race in DRC

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U.S. Firms Orion and Virtus in Talks to Acquire Congo’s Chemaf Resources as Global Cobalt Race Heats Up A U.S.-based consortium, including former special forces and intelligence veterans, is in advanced talks to acquire Chemaf Resources Ltd., a copper and cobalt producer at the heart of intensifying U.S.-China competition over critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to sources familiar with the matter, Orion Resource Partners and Virtus Minerals are jointly negotiating the acquisition of Chemaf, which is currently backed by global commodity trader Trafigura Group. While… Read More Here
President Hichilema Launches $70 Million SME Growth Initiative to Drive Inclusive Economic Development 10 Mining in Zambia Economy 

President Hichilema Launches $70 Million SME Growth Initiative to Drive Inclusive Economic Development

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Zambia Launches $70M Growth Investment Partners Initiative to Support 150 SMEs and Mobilize $300M President Hakainde Hichilema has officially launched the $70 million Growth Investment Partners (GIP) initiative, a transformative program aimed at empowering 150 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Zambia and the broader region. Over the next 15 years, the initiative is expected to mobilize up to $300 million in investment dedicated to SME development and expansion. The GIP initiative is backed by key partners including British International Investment (BII), the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA), and Swedfund.… Read More Here

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