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Tyranna Resources Secures Majority Stake in Promising Maongo Copper-Gold Project in Angola 1 International Copper Gold New Mining Projects 

Tyranna Resources Secures Majority Stake in Promising Maongo Copper-Gold Project in Angola

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Tyranna Resources Acquires 70% of Angola’s Maongo Copper-Gold Project Amid Growing Demand for Strategic Metals Tyranna Resources, an ASX-listed company, has signed agreements to acquire a 70% interest in the Maongo copper-gold project, located 25 km northeast of Namibe, Angola. The project comprises a single prospecting concession application covering 269 km², which is expected to be formally granted in the September 2025 quarter. The area hosts extensive historical mining infrastructure, including ore treatment sites, three main underground mining zones, and numerous secondary workings that predate Angola’s modern political era. Situated… Read More Here
Zambia and Mercuria Launch Copper Exports After Govt Waives Export Duty 2 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia and Mercuria Launch Copper Exports After Govt Waives Export Duty

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Zambia and Mercuria Begin Copper Exports Under New Partnership After Export Duty Suspension Zambia’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and global commodities trader Mercuria Energy Group are set to export their first shipment of copper concentrates under a new joint venture, following a government waiver on export duties. The Zambian government issued a temporary suspension of the 10% export duty on semi-processed copper, covering 255,357 metric tons of copper concentrates. The waiver—granted on June 28 and formalized the day before—will remain in effect until October 1, according to official regulations.… Read More Here
U.S. Announces 50% Copper Import Tariff, Driving Price Surge and Impacting DRC Copper Exports 28 Copper 

U.S. Announces 50% Copper Import Tariff, Driving Price Surge and Impacting DRC Copper Exports

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U.S. Imposes 50% Copper Tariff: Implications for Global Markets and the DRC’s Copper Industry On July 8, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all copper imports, aiming to boost domestic copper production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers—an issue he labeled a national security risk. The United States is the world’s second-largest copper importer after China, primarily importing refined copper products. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, copper imports reached $17 billion in 2024, with Chile alone accounting for $6 billion of that total. While… Read More Here
Dowstone Technology to Invest $165 Million in New Copper Smelter in DRC 29 Mining in DRC Copper 

Dowstone Technology to Invest $165 Million in New Copper Smelter in DRC

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Dowstone Technology Plans $165M Copper Smelter in DRC, Boosting China’s Copper Refining Capacity Chinese battery materials firm Dowstone Technology announced on July 3, 2025, its intention to build a state-of-the-art copper smelting facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The planned investment of $165 million aims to create a plant capable of producing 30,000 tons of copper cathodes annually. Construction is expected to span 18 months, pending regulatory approvals from both the DRC and China. This new smelter is poised to further solidify China’s expanding influence in the refined… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Foreign Affairs Reports on Washington Peace Agreement Signing 30 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Minister of Foreign Affairs Reports on Washington Peace Agreement Signing

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DR Congo’s Foreign Minister Presents Original Peace Agreement to President Tshisekedi After Washington Signing Returning from Washington, United States, where she signed the Peace Agreement on behalf of the Republic of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Thérèse Kayikwamba, along with presidential experts involved in the process, were received on at the Mont Ngaliema Presidential Palace to report on their mission. At the outset, Mrs. Kayikwamba presented the original copy of the Peace Agreement and a letter from her U.S. counterpart, President Donald Trump,… Read More Here
North Kivu Launches High-Level Forum to Combat Mining Fraud and Improve Governance 31 Mining in DRC 

North Kivu Launches High-Level Forum to Combat Mining Fraud and Improve Governance

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North Kivu Military Governor Initiates Forum to Tackle Mining Fraud and Enhance Sector Governance Facing widespread mining fraud and smuggling in North Kivu province, military governor Evariste Somo Kakule convened a high-level forum focused on improving governance in the mining sector. The primary objective: to diagnose the challenges clearly and propose practical solutions to ensure the province’s mineral resources no longer slip beyond state control. The forum brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including members of the provincial government, lawmakers, mining administration officials, economic operators, and representatives from state… Read More Here
DRC Showcases Non-Mining Economic Strength at Ndola International Fair 32 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Showcases Non-Mining Economic Strength at Ndola International Fair

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DR Congo Highlights Local Production Beyond Mining at 2025 Ndola International Fair At the 59th edition of the Ndola International Trade Fair (ZITF), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), through its Haut-Katanga province, seized the opportunity to spotlight a lesser-known strength of its economy: local production outside the mining sector. Held under the theme “Building Resilience through Innovation and Trade,” the prestigious SADC regional event hosted more than 1,350 B2B meetings, drawing investors, government officials, entrepreneurs, and institutions from across the region. For the DRC, it was a chance to… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Secures £2M Loan to Finalize Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition and Launch Exploration 33 Mining in Zambia Exploration Mergers & Acquisitions New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Secures £2M Loan to Finalize Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition and Launch Exploration

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Shuka Minerals Secures £2M Funding to Complete Kabwe Zinc Mine Acquisition and Advance Exploration in Zambia Aim- and AltX-listed Shuka Minerals has entered into an agreement with its second-largest shareholder, Gathoni Muchai Investments (GMI), to increase its loan facility by £1.5 million. This follows an initial £500,000 Tranche 1 loan extended in December 2024, bringing GMI’s total funding commitment to Shuka to £2 million. The additional funding comes as Shuka advances toward completing its acquisition of Leopard Exploration and Mining (LEM), a Zambian mining company that owns the Kabwe zinc… Read More Here
Prospect Resources Advances Phase 2 Drilling at Mumbezhi with Promising Copper Intercepts and Expanded Exploration 34 Mining in Zambia Copper Drilling Exploration New Mining Projects 

Prospect Resources Advances Phase 2 Drilling at Mumbezhi with Promising Copper Intercepts and Expanded Exploration

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Prospect Resources Reports Strong Copper Intercepts at Zambia’s Mumbezhi Project as Phase 2 Drilling Accelerates ASX-listed Prospect Resources has reported encouraging progress from Phase 2 diamond drilling at the Nyungu Central deposit within the Mumbezhi copper project in north-west Zambia. The latest results validate the project’s broader structural geological model, underpinned by thick and high-grade copper intercepts. In parallel, the company confirmed that Phase 2 exploration activities are also advancing at the Kabikupa deposit, where extensional drilling is progressing well. Although final assay results from Kabikupa are still pending, initial… Read More Here

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