Zambia’s Mining Sector Rebounds as Copper Production Accelerates 1 Copper Economy Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s Mining Sector Rebounds as Copper Production Accelerates

Zambia Mining Production Surges as Mopani and KCM Drive Industry Recovery Zambia’s mining industry is experiencing a marked improvement in production, with several major operations returning to stronger output and new investment beginning to translate into increased activity across the sector. The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development says the recovery reflects renewed confidence in Zambia’s mining industry after a period characterised by declining production, operational difficulties and limited investment at some of the country’s major mines. Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta said the change is particularly evident at operations… Read More Here
Investors Remain Bullish on Zambia as Copper Rally Strengthens Market Outlook 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Investment News 

Investors Remain Bullish on Zambia as Copper Rally Strengthens Market Outlook

Zambia Attracts Investor Confidence as Copper Prices Boost Assets and Economic Outlook Investor confidence in Zambia remains resilient, with rising copper prices, improving economic conditions and expectations of continued policy stability supporting demand for the country’s financial assets. Despite heightened uncertainty following the August 13 general election, international investors have largely maintained a positive view of Zambia, focusing on the country’s improving fiscal position, debt restructuring progress and its growing importance in the global copper supply chain. Major global investment firms and financial institutions, including William Blair, Bank of America,… Read More Here
Copper Intelligence Expands DRC Exploration Push into Kasaï-Central 3 Mining in DRC Corporate News Exploration New Mining Projects 

Copper Intelligence Expands DRC Exploration Push into Kasaï-Central

Copper Intelligence Targets Kasaï-Central as DRC Exploration Portfolio Expands US-based mining company Copper Intelligence is expanding its exploration footprint in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with plans to begin mining exploration activities in Kasaï-Central Province. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Jean-Bosco Kanku, met Kasaï-Central Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu N’Nkoko in Kananga on August 31 to discuss potential investment opportunities in the province’s mining sector. Following the meeting, Kanku said the company had received authorisation from the governor to begin exploration activities, with geologists already deployed on the ground. Copper Intelligence… Read More Here
CKM Newsletter 31-08-2026 4 Uncategorized 

CKM Newsletter 31-08-2026

          The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Top Mining stories this week         DRC’s Kamoa-Kakula Begins 24/7 Solar Power From 233MW Renewable Energy System…   Kamoa-Kakula has begun receiving round-the-clock renewable electricity from a 233MWp solar farm and 526MWh battery system. The project provides firm power, strengthens energy security at the major DRC copper operation and demonstrates how large-scale solar and storage can support continuous mining production reliably. efficiently. more efficiently. Read full article CKM WEEKLY COMMODITY WATCH      … Read More Here
Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves Reduction of Share Capital to $21.7 Million 25 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves Reduction of Share Capital to $21.7 Million

DRC’s Alphamin Bisie Mining Approves $86 Million Share Capital Reduction Alphamin Bisie Mining SA, operator of the Bisie tin mine in North Kivu, has approved a significant reduction in its share capital, lowering the company’s capital from the equivalent of US$107.97 million to US$21.74 million. The decision was approved unanimously at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 3 September 2026. According to the company’s notice, the capital reduction is not motivated by losses and will be implemented through a reduction in the nominal value of the company’s shares. The nominal… Read More Here
Electra Mining Africa: More to see, learn and experience 26 Events & Expos International Sponsored Content 

Electra Mining Africa: More to see, learn and experience

Electra Mining Africa is one of the world’s leading mining, engineering and industrial trade exhibitions, bringing together the technologies, expertise and people driving change across industry. But for visitors, the value extends well beyond the exhibition floor. Taking place at a time when mining and engineering are responding to rapid technological, environmental and workforce transformation, Electra Mining Africa offers visitors the chance to see new technologies, speak directly to technical experts, watch equipment in action, explore practical solutions to industry challenges and learn from people working at the forefront of… Read More Here
Zambia Targets $1.8 Billion from Formalising Small-Scale Gold Mining 27 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Gold 

Zambia Targets $1.8 Billion from Formalising Small-Scale Gold Mining

ZCCM-IH Targets $1.8 Billion Opportunity from Zambia’s Small-Scale Gold Sector Zambia could unlock more than $1.8 billion in value from its small-scale gold sector by formalising informal mining and trading activities, according to ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) CEO Kakenenwa Muyangwa. The state-controlled mining investment company is looking to Ghana’s approach to formalising artisanal and small-scale gold mining as a potential model for Zambia. The strategy is aimed at bringing informal gold production and trading into regulated channels, improving traceability and increasing officially recorded exports. Muyangwa said there is a significant… Read More Here
Epiroc Wins $64 Million Equipment Order for Botswana’s Khoemacau Mine 28 International Copper Corporate News Mining Equipment 

Epiroc Wins $64 Million Equipment Order for Botswana’s Khoemacau Mine

Epiroc Secures US$64 Million Underground Mining Equipment Order for Botswana Copper Mine Swedish mining technology and equipment company Epiroc has secured a major underground equipment order from MMG to support the expansion of the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana. The order, valued at approximately Skr610 million (US$64 million), was booked during the third quarter of 2026 and includes a fleet of underground drilling, loading and hauling equipment. Khoemacau is a major underground copper operation located in the Kalahari Copper Belt in north-western Botswana. MMG is working with mining contractors China… Read More Here
DRC Mining Prices Show Mixed Trend as Gold, Nickel and Zinc Rise 29 Mining in DRC Economy Gold Nickel Zinc 

DRC Mining Prices Show Mixed Trend as Gold, Nickel and Zinc Rise

DRC Mineral Prices: Copper, Cobalt and Tin Fall as Gold, Nickel and Zinc Rise Mineral prices from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to move in different directions this week, with gold, nickel, zinc and silver recording gains while copper, cobalt, tin and several other minerals face downward pressure. The latest price forecasts, covering 31 August to 5 September 2026, are based on the official mercurial prices for DRC mineral products destined for international markets. Copper, Cobalt and Tin Decline Copper, one of the DRC’s most important mineral… Read More Here
DRC Gold Prices Surge as Copper and Other Key Minerals Ease 30 Mining in DRC Copper Economy Gold 

DRC Gold Prices Surge as Copper and Other Key Minerals Ease

DRC Gold Price Rises to US$145.8 per Gram as Copper Falls to US$14,350 per Tonne Gold prices in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to rise this week, while copper, cobalt, tin and tantalum prices are projected to decline, according to the latest forecasts from the National Mercurial Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade. The projections cover the week of 31 August to 5 September 2026 and point to mixed movements across the country’s major mineral exports. Gold Leads the Gains Gold is expected to record the… Read More Here

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