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DRC and South Africa Move to Revive Inga 3 Hydropower Project Talks 1 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

DRC and South Africa Move to Revive Inga 3 Hydropower Project Talks

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Inga 3 Hydropower Project: Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa Resume Energy Talks to Boost Power Exports The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Africa are set to resume discussions on the long-delayed Inga 3 hydroelectric project in April 2026, according to a March 12 statement from the Congolese Ministry of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity. South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has confirmed plans for an official visit to the DRC aimed at advancing negotiations. The talks will focus on renewing and updating… Read More Here
Zambia Strengthens Sustainable Gold Mining Through Landmark ZCCM-IH and planetGOLD Partnership 2 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Gold 

Zambia Strengthens Sustainable Gold Mining Through Landmark ZCCM-IH and planetGOLD Partnership

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Zambia Advances Mercury-Free Gold Mining with ZCCM-IH and planetGOLD MoU to Formalize Artisanal Sector Zambia has taken a decisive step toward transforming its artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc and the planetGOLD Zambia Project on March 17, 2026. The agreement signals a unified national commitment to promoting responsible, mercury-free gold mining while integrating artisanal miners into the formal economy. It also reflects a broader strategy to ensure that Zambia’s mineral wealth delivers sustainable and… Read More Here
Trafigura Partners with Venezuela’s Minerven to Launch Responsible Gold Sourcing Program 3 International Corporate News Gold 

Trafigura Partners with Venezuela’s Minerven to Launch Responsible Gold Sourcing Program

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Trafigura–Minerven Gold Deal: Venezuela Moves Toward Responsible Mining and US Market Access Commodity trading giant Trafigura will collaborate with Venezuela’s state-owned mining company, Minerven, to develop a responsible gold sourcing programme as part of a pre-payment agreement for gold doré, a semi-refined gold alloy. The initiative forms part of broader reforms in Venezuela’s mining sector under acting President Delcy Rodríguez. These reforms follow recent policy shifts supported by the United States, aimed at attracting foreign investment and formalizing key industries, including oil and mining. Earlier this month, the United States… Read More Here
GLOBELEQ CONFIRMS ACQUISITION OF A MAJORITY STAKE IN ZAMBIA’S LUNSEMFWA HYDRO POWER COMPANY 4 Mining in Zambia Hydro power plant Mergers & Acquisitions Press Release 

GLOBELEQ CONFIRMS ACQUISITION OF A MAJORITY STAKE IN ZAMBIA’S LUNSEMFWA HYDRO POWER COMPANY

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Globeleq, the leading independent power company in Africa, has completed its acquisition of a 51% equity stake in Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) from Norfund, the Norwegian development finance institution. The transaction represents a major step in Globeleq’s entry into the Zambian energy market and the South African Power Pool (SAPP). The remaining 49% of LHPC is owned by Wanda Gorge Investments, a Zambian-based infrastructure investment company. LHPC operates two hydroelectric power plants with a combined capacity of 56 MW and is constructing a 27 MWp solar PV project. Its… Read More Here
CKM Newsletter 16-03-2026 5 Uncategorized 

CKM Newsletter 16-03-2026

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                The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Your top stories this week         DRC Seeks $1 Billion World Bank Funding to Boost Lobito Corridor and Regional Trade…   The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to secure international financing for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting trade. Speaking in Washington during the World Bank’s “Transforming Transportation” global forum, the Congolese Minister of… Read More Here
Zambia HIV Aid Talks With US Intersect With Copper Mining Interests 26 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia HIV Aid Talks With US Intersect With Copper Mining Interests

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US Ties $1.5 Billion HIV/AIDS Aid Package to Zambia Mining Talks Amid Critical Minerals Race The administration of Donald Trump has linked discussions over HIV/AIDS funding for Zambia with broader negotiations involving the country’s mining sector, highlighting how the global race for critical minerals is increasingly intersecting with foreign aid, according to a report by The New York Times. At the center of the discussions is a proposed $1.5 billion US health aid package intended to support Zambia’s fight against HIV and other infectious diseases. According to the report, United… Read More Here
Africa’s Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance as Global Demand Intensifies 27 International Battery Metals Cobalt Lithium 

Africa’s Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance as Global Demand Intensifies

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Africa’s Rare Earth and Strategic Minerals Attract U.S. Interest Amid Global Supply Chain Pressures Africa is increasingly emerging as a strategic source of rare earth elements and critical minerals as the United States seeks to secure alternative supply chains for materials essential to defense technologies and advanced industries. Rare earth elements are vital components in modern military systems, including missile guidance technologies, fighter aircraft, radar systems, and secure communications networks. As geopolitical tensions rise and military inventories are replenished, reliable access to these minerals has become a growing strategic priority.… Read More Here
Declining Exploration Spending Threatens the Future of South Africa’s Mining Industry 28 Exploration 

Declining Exploration Spending Threatens the Future of South Africa’s Mining Industry

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South Africa’s Mineral Exploration Spending Falls for Seventh Straight Year as Zambia and DRC Attract Investors Spending on mineral exploration in South Africa has declined for the seventh consecutive year, highlighting persistent structural challenges in the country’s efforts to revitalize its mining sector. Despite remaining Africa’s largest exporter of mineral products, the country is witnessing a steady reduction in budgets allocated to exploration activities an essential stage for identifying new mineral deposits and developing future mining projects. As investment weakens, competing mining jurisdictions such as Zambia and the Democratic Republic… Read More Here
Rising Demand for Strategic Metals Boosts Africa’s Role in the Global Tech Supply Chain 29 Mining in DRC 

Rising Demand for Strategic Metals Boosts Africa’s Role in the Global Tech Supply Chain

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Ruthenium and Tantalite Prices Surge to Multi-Year Highs as Demand for AI and Electronics Grows Prices of ruthenium and tantalite, two strategic metals widely used in electronics, aerospace systems, and advanced computing technologies, have climbed to multi-year highs as global demand accelerates while supply remains constrained. This market shift is strengthening the strategic position of African producers, particularly South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which play key roles in supplying these critical minerals to the global technology industry. Ruthenium Prices Rise as Supply Remains Limited Ruthenium,… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Urges Economic Vigilance as Global Tensions Threaten DRC Mining Sector 30 Mining in DRC Economy 

Tshisekedi Urges Economic Vigilance as Global Tensions Threaten DRC Mining Sector

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DR Congo Moves to Protect Mining Sector and Economy as Global Geopolitical Tensions Rise President Félix Tshisekedi has warned members of the government about the potential economic consequences of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, stressing that global instability could affect the mining-driven economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The head of state delivered the warning during the 82nd meeting of the Council of Ministers, held on March 13 at the African Union City in Kinshasa. According to the president, rising geopolitical tensions are already generating volatility… Read More Here

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