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Fortescue Partners with XCMG for $400M Zero-Emission Mining Equipment Deal 20 International Mining Equipment Partnership 

Fortescue Partners with XCMG for $400M Zero-Emission Mining Equipment Deal

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Australian iron ore giant Fortescue has signed a contract with Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG to acquire over 100 zero-emission heavy mobile mining equipment units. The deal, valued at more than $400 million, is XCMG’s largest mining equipment contract outside China. It includes battery-electric wheel loaders, wheel dozers, water carts, float prime movers, and graders for Fortescue’s Pilbara mining operations. The adoption of these zero-emission machines is expected to eliminate millions of liters of fossil fuel consumption over the lifespan of the equipment. Initial deployments are scheduled for 2026, with… Read More Here
Arc Minerals Receives $1 Million Payment from Anglo American for Zambian JV 21 Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

Arc Minerals Receives $1 Million Payment from Anglo American for Zambian JV

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London-listed Arc Minerals has received a $1 million payment from Anglo American as part of their ongoing joint venture (JV) in Zambia. The payment is directed to Arc’s subsidiary, Unico Minerals, with Arc retaining 67% of the total amount received, while the remaining balance goes to another Unico shareholder. Earlier in November, Arc confirmed copper mineralisation at all drill targets on the jointly owned project, with priority targets now identified for further investigation. The JV covers Arc’s Zambian copper project, which spans 870 km² in the country’s North Western province.… Read More Here
Kizito Pakabomba Advocates DRC’s Participation in Mining Indaba and PDAC 2025 to Unlock its Potential 22 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

Kizito Pakabomba Advocates DRC’s Participation in Mining Indaba and PDAC 2025 to Unlock its Potential

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Congolese Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga, has emphasized the importance of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) participation in two key mining events in 2025: the Mining Indaba, from February 2 to 6 in Cape Town, South Africa, and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) forum, from March 2 to 5 in Toronto. Minister Pakabomba highlighted these forums as critical platforms for promoting long-term economic growth and sustainable development. He noted that such events provide opportunities to attract investments, form partnerships, and explore technological advancements in the… Read More Here
Peru's Energy and Mines Minister Ousted Amid Mining Protests 23 International 

Peru’s Energy and Mines Minister Ousted Amid Mining Protests

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Peru’s Congress removed Energy and Mines Minister Rómulo Mucho from his post on Tuesday following protests by small-scale miners demanding an extension of a program that allows temporary operations. Small-scale miners in the Andean nation have been calling for a two-year extension of the program, which authorities argue has contributed to the growth of illegal mining. The program is set to expire on December 31, and the government recently proposed a six-month extension for miners to formalize their operations. However, miners have rejected the proposal, citing insufficient time to comply.… Read More Here
Vedanta to Invest $2 Billion in Saudi Copper Processing Facilities 24 International Copper 

Vedanta to Invest $2 Billion in Saudi Copper Processing Facilities

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Vedanta Copper, a subsidiary of India’s Vedanta, has unveiled plans to invest $2 billion in copper-processing facilities in Saudi Arabia. This investment underscores the kingdom’s ambition to become a global hub for metals and mining, aligning with its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy. The investment will fund the construction of a cutting-edge smelter and refinery with an annual production capacity of 400,000 tonnes of refined copper. Vedanta also plans to establish a facility capable of producing up to 300,000 tonnes of copper rods annually, a key component in electric cable… Read More Here
Peruvian Artisanal Miners Demand Extension of Temporary Mining Program 25 International 

Peruvian Artisanal Miners Demand Extension of Temporary Mining Program

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Thousands of small-scale miners in Peru are protesting for an extension of the REINFO program, which allows them to operate temporarily while awaiting formalization. Demonstrations include road blockages and a campsite outside Congress, as miners push back against the government’s proposed six-month extension after the program expires on December 31. Led by the National Confederation of Small and Artisanal Mining (Confemin), miners argue that the limited extension is insufficient for formalization and demand a two-year extension along with new legislation to support their efforts. Protesters have blocked highways in southern… Read More Here
Cobalt Demand Gives DRC Strategic Edge in Europe’s Green Energy Race 26 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

Cobalt Demand Gives DRC Strategic Edge in Europe’s Green Energy Race

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The surging demand for materials critical to electromobility, particularly cobalt, has thrust the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into the spotlight, offering it newfound leverage as Europe scrambles to secure resources for its energy transition goals. Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, a member of the European Parliament, emphasizes the need for a united EU approach to ensure a sustainable and ethical supply of raw materials. “The extraction processes must align with our vision of avoiding exploitation and eradicating child labor under horrendous conditions,” Vedrenne, from the pro-European Renew Europe group, told DW. Cobalt, a… Read More Here
Cold Box Unit Completes Successful Journey to Kansanshi Mine in Zambia 45 Mining in Zambia Copper Transport and Logistics 

Cold Box Unit Completes Successful Journey to Kansanshi Mine in Zambia

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The Cold Box Unit has successfully arrived at Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi, completing a challenging journey that began on October 29, 2024, at the Katima Mulilo Border in Zambia’s Western Province. After a well-coordinated transport effort, the load passed through multiple provinces, navigating various terrains and logistical hurdles before arriving at the Kansanshi Mine boom gate at 16:50 hours. Transporting this large and complex piece of equipment posed significant challenges due to its abnormal size and weight. The operation required meticulous planning and coordination between transport authorities, logistics teams, and… Read More Here
Zambia and DRC Unite to Build Key Cross-Border Road Boosting Regional Trade 46 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development Mining in DRC 

Zambia and DRC Unite to Build Key Cross-Border Road Boosting Regional Trade

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Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a landmark agreement to construct a 145-kilometer road linking Kolwezi in the DRC to Lumwana in Zambia, passing through the Kambimba-Sakabinda border posts. This ambitious project, formalized in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, aims to enhance border infrastructure, streamline trade, and strengthen economic ties between the two nations. The agreement, signed by Zambia’s Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development, Charles Milupi, and DRC’s Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis Muvunyi, includes the construction of a one-stop border post to facilitate… Read More Here

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