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Kibali Generates $654 Million in Sales for Barrick in First Half of 2026 23 Mining in DRC Corporate News Gold 

Kibali Generates $654 Million in Sales for Barrick in First Half of 2026

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Barrick’s Kibali Gold Mine Generates $654 Million in Sales in First Half of 2026 Barrick Mining’s share of sales from the Kibali gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached $654 million in the first half of 2026, reflecting the strong performance of the operation amid higher gold prices. Barrick, which holds a 45% interest in Kibali and operates the mine, recorded $341 million in sales during the first quarter and a further $313 million in the second quarter. The first-half figure compares with $417 million during the… Read More Here
MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in First Half of 2026 24 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in First Half of 2026

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MMG’s Kinsevere Produces 33,800 Tonnes of Copper Cathodes in H1 2026 as Expansion Drives Growth MMG’s Kinsevere copper operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered strong production growth in the first half of 2026, producing 33,800 tonnes of copper cathodes, up 33% compared with the same period last year. The improved performance reflects the continued ramp-up of the Kinsevere Expansion Project, which has strengthened the mine’s processing capacity and supported higher copper output. Kinsevere produced 16,820 tonnes of copper cathodes in the first quarter, representing a 44% year-on-year… Read More Here
DRC Cobalt Quotas Cut Glencore Production by 51% as Copper Output Surges 25 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

DRC Cobalt Quotas Cut Glencore Production by 51% as Copper Output Surges

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DRC Cobalt Quotas Cut Glencore Production 51% as Copper Output Jumps 66% in 2026 Glencore’s cobalt production from its Democratic Republic of Congo operations fell by 51% in the first half of 2026, as the country’s export quota system prompted the mining company to prioritise copper production and retain more cobalt in solution. Glencore produced 8,700 tonnes of cobalt from its Congolese operations during the first six months of the year, down from 17,700 tonnes during the same period in 2025. The decline was primarily linked to the DRC government’s… Read More Here
MMG Discovers Major Copper-Silver Deposit Near Khoemacau Mine in Botswana 26 Corporate News Copper International New Mining Projects 

MMG Discovers Major Copper-Silver Deposit Near Khoemacau Mine in Botswana

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MMG Discovers 1.4Mt Copper and 90Moz Silver Deposit Near Khoemacau Mine in Botswana MMG has announced the discovery of a significant new copper-silver deposit at its Khoemacau operation in Botswana, strengthening the mine’s long-term growth prospects and potentially extending its operating life by several years. The Kgwebe deposit, located approximately six kilometres from the Zone 5 mine currently being developed and mined, is estimated to contain 1.4 million tonnes of copper and 90 million ounces of silver. The discovery is expected to significantly increase Khoemacau’s mineral resource base. MMG said… Read More Here
CMOC Deploys 623MWp Solar Capacity and 1.8GWh Battery Storage in DRC 27 Mining in DRC Corporate News Energy 

CMOC Deploys 623MWp Solar Capacity and 1.8GWh Battery Storage in DRC

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CMOC Develops 623MWp Solar and 1.8GWh Battery Storage System to Power DRC Copper and Cobalt Mines Chinese mining company CMOC is developing a large integrated renewable energy system around its Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) and Kisanfu (KFM) operations in Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, as it seeks to strengthen electricity supply for its expanding copper and cobalt operations. The project includes 623MWp of solar photovoltaic capacity and a battery energy storage system rated at 488MW with 1,800MWh of storage capacity. The development also includes three new 220kV substations, upgrades… Read More Here
Trafigura Appoints Hervé Otschudi to Lead DRC Operations 28 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining Personality 

Trafigura Appoints Hervé Otschudi to Lead DRC Operations

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Trafigura Appoints Hervé Otschudi to Lead DRC Operations and Strengthen Critical Minerals Strategy Global commodities trader Trafigura has appointed Hervé Otschudi as Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), strengthening its senior leadership and strategic engagement in one of Africa’s most important mining markets. Otschudi, a Congolese national, brings more than 20 years of experience across commodities, mining and financial services in the DRC. He has held several senior positions in the country, including serving as Business Development Advisor to the board of Gécamines, the DRC’s state-owned mining… Read More Here
Sandvik to Supply 15-Unit Underground Fleet for Lucara’s Karowe Mine 29 International Corporate News Diamond Mining Equipment 

Sandvik to Supply 15-Unit Underground Fleet for Lucara’s Karowe Mine

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Sandvik to Supply 15-Unit Underground Mining Fleet for Lucara’s $779 Million Karowe Project in Botswana Sandvik has secured an order from Lucara Botswana to supply a 15-unit underground mining fleet for the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana, supporting the operation’s transition from open-pit to underground mining. The equipment package includes development drills, loaders, a cable bolter and a longhole drill, along with spare parts, rock tools and aftermarket services.  Deliveries are already under way and are expected to continue through the fourth quarter of 2026. The fleet comprises five Sandvik… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Identifies New High-Grade Orebody at Kabwe Zinc Mine 30 Mining in Zambia Corporate News New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Identifies New High-Grade Orebody at Kabwe Zinc Mine

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Shuka Minerals Discovers High-Grade Zinc Orebody at Kabwe Mine in Zambia with Copper and Vanadium Potential Shuka Minerals has identified a previously unknown, near-surface orebody at its Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with initial drilling confirming significant zinc mineralisation alongside lead, copper and vanadium. The discovery was made through drill hole KBDD09, located a few hundred metres south of the previously unmined Speaks and Mine Club zones. The company is working with geological consultants GeoQuest on the exploration programme. Preliminary X-ray fluorescence results indicate zinc grades ranging from less than… Read More Here
Jubilee Receives Two Binding Offers for Major Zambia Waste Project 31 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Receives Two Binding Offers for Major Zambia Waste Project

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Jubilee Metals Receives Two Binding Offers for Zambia Waste Project to Accelerate Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals Group has received two binding offers for the outright acquisition of its Large Waste Project (LWP) in Zambia, potentially allowing the company to unlock significant capital and redirect investment towards its existing copper operations. The London- and Johannesburg-listed metals producer said both offers represent a substantial premium to the project’s original acquisition price. Jubilee plans to select a preferred buyer and finalise definitive transaction agreements within the next two weeks. The two prospective… Read More Here
South Africa Mine Collapse Claims 14 Illegal Miners Near Rustenburg 32 International Mining safety 

South Africa Mine Collapse Claims 14 Illegal Miners Near Rustenburg

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South Africa Mine Collapse Kills 14 Illegal Miners Near Rustenburg as Rescue Operations Continue At least 14 suspected illegal miners have died and eight others were injured after a section of a disused mine dump collapsed near Rustenburg in South Africa’s Northwest province. The incident occurred on the night of August 10, when the miners were reportedly digging for platinum-group metals at a site on private property.  Police said the collapse buried several people, prompting an ongoing search and rescue operation. Northwest provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Arthur Adams said authorities… Read More Here

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