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Zambia to Allocate 8,000 Hectares at Kikonge Gold Site to Over 500 Artisanal Miners in Mufumbwe 1 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining New Mining Projects 

Zambia to Allocate 8,000 Hectares at Kikonge Gold Site to Over 500 Artisanal Miners in Mufumbwe

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Government to Allocate 8,000 Hectares to Artisanal Miners at Kikonge Gold Site The Zambian government is set to allocate about 8,000 hectares of land as mining tenements to more than 500 artisanal miners at the Kikonge Gold Site, in a move aimed at formalising small-scale mining activities and promoting safer operations. Director of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Billy Chewe, said the land will be distributed to organised mining cooperatives operating in the area. Mr. Chewe explained that each cooperative is expected to… Read More Here
DRC Raises $26.4 Million in Treasury Bond Auction Amid Moderate Investor Demand 2 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Raises $26.4 Million in Treasury Bond Auction Amid Moderate Investor Demand

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DR Congo Raises $26.4M in Treasury Bond Auction as Government Seeks $640M From Domestic Market in 2026 The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) raised $26.4 million on the domestic financial market during a Treasury bond auction held last week. The information was disclosed in a press release published on March 11, 2026 by the country’s Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which presented the results of the financing operation. According to the official document, the amount raised corresponds to a coverage rate… Read More Here
Burundi Signs Strategic Mining Agreements With U.S. Companies in Washington 3 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Lithium 

Burundi Signs Strategic Mining Agreements With U.S. Companies in Washington

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Burundi Signs Critical Minerals Deals With KoBold Metals and Lifezone Metals in Washington The United States Department of State hosted a signing ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Monday for two strategic agreements between the government of Burundi and American mining companies aimed at advancing exploration and development of critical minerals. The event took place in the presence of Sarah Troutman, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, whose mandate includes promoting U.S. exports and expanding investment opportunities for American companies across sub-Saharan Africa. Agreement With KoBold Metals The first agreement links the… Read More Here
DRC Reviews Community Development Fund from Mining Companies 4 Mining in DRC 

DRC Reviews Community Development Fund from Mining Companies

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DRC Launches Review of 0.3% Mining Revenue Fund for Community Development Projects The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched a national workshop in Kinshasa to assess the performance of specialized bodies responsible for managing the 0.3% contribution from mining companies’ turnover dedicated to community development projects. The workshop, officially opened on March 13, 2026, will run until March 16 and aims to review the implementation of projects financed through this mechanism before the appointment of new members to the management structures. Government Oversight of Mining Community… Read More Here
DRC Seeks Stronger Investment Partnerships With Major Mining Companies 5 Mining in DRC Corporate News Economy 

DRC Seeks Stronger Investment Partnerships With Major Mining Companies

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DRC Calls on Glencore, CMOC and Ivanhoe to Expand Mining Investments and Boost Production The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking to deepen partnerships with major international mining companies operating in the country to expand production and attract new investment. The initiative was announced by the country’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, during meetings with mining industry stakeholders in Toronto, Canada, last week. Strategy to Boost Investment and Production Through this initiative, the Congolese government aims to encourage mining companies to increase capital investments, expand… Read More Here
Zambia Diesel Shortage Linked to Pipeline Supply Delays, NOMA Says 6 Mining in Zambia Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Zambia Diesel Shortage Linked to Pipeline Supply Delays, NOMA Says

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Zambia Fuel Shortage Caused by Delayed Diesel Releases from TAZAMA Pipeline, NOMA Says The National Oil Marketing Association (NOMA) has attributed the recent shortage of diesel and other petroleum products in Zambia to limited access to fuel supplies rather than stockpiling by oil marketing companies. In a statement issued on March 13, the association said its members operating under the regulatory supervision of the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) are facing distribution constraints due to delayed releases of diesel through the TAZAMA Pipeline. Supply Constraints, Not Hoarding NOMA rejected public claims… Read More Here
Alphamin Boosts Tin Production to 18,576 Tonnes in 2025 7 Mining in DRC Corporate News Tin 

Alphamin Boosts Tin Production to 18,576 Tonnes in 2025

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Alphamin Reports 7% Rise in Tin Production to 18,576 Tonnes in 2025 as Earnings Jump 25% Alphamin Resources reported a 7% increase in tin production for the year ended December 31, 2025, reaching 18,576 tonnes, in line with the company’s revised production guidance. The JSE-listed miner said overall processing recoveries remained on target during the year at 75%. Production Impacted by Temporary Shutdown The company noted that production during the year was affected by a temporary suspension of operations in March 2025 due to security concerns. Operations resumed gradually starting… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Secures $1.8M Copper Feed Deal in Zambia 8 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Metals Secures $1.8M Copper Feed Deal in Zambia

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Jubilee Metals Buys High-Grade Copper Ore for Zambia’s Roan Concentrator as Large Waste Project Moves Toward JV Jubilee Metals Group has secured additional high-grade copper feed material for its Roan Concentrator in Zambia in a transaction valued at $1.8 million. The company said the payment will be settled through the issuance of 29.76 million new ordinary shares priced at 4.48 pence per share, representing a 14.3% premium to Jubilee’s closing share price on March 9. Strengthening Copper Processing Operations Chief Executive Officer Leon Coetzer said the company continues to work… Read More Here
Boss Mining Calls on DRC to End Illegal Mining After Deadly Landslide 9 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining safety 

Boss Mining Calls on DRC to End Illegal Mining After Deadly Landslide

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Boss Mining Urges DRC Action on Illegal Mining Following Fatal Landslide at Copper Site A unit of Eurasian Resources Group has called on the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take action against illegal mining activities following a deadly landslide at one of the firm’s copper concessions. The incident occurred on March 11, 2026, and “led to fatalities and injuries,” according to a statement issued Thursday by Boss Mining SAS, a copper producer in which ERG holds a 51% stake. The company urged Congolese authorities to restore its “lawful access”… Read More Here
First Quantum Minerals to Sell Çayeli Copper-Zinc Mine in Türkiye for $340 Million 10 Corporate News Copper International 

First Quantum Minerals to Sell Çayeli Copper-Zinc Mine in Türkiye for $340 Million

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First Quantum Minerals Sells Çayeli Mine in Türkiye to Cengiz Holding for $340M to Focus on Core Assets Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has agreed to sell its Çayeli Mine in Türkiye to a company controlled by Cengiz Holding as part of a strategy to raise capital and refocus on priority assets. Under a binding agreement, Turkish construction and industrial firm Cengiz Insaat will acquire the underground copper-zinc operation for $340 million in cash, including an advance payment of $50 million, according to a statement released by First Quantum.… Read More Here

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