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Zambia Accelerates Mining Expansion as Kansanshi S3 Project Boosts Copper Production Outlook 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Accelerates Mining Expansion as Kansanshi S3 Project Boosts Copper Production Outlook

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Zambia’s Mining Sector Attracts Billions in Investment as Kansanshi S3 Expansion Drives Copper Growth Ambitions Zambia’s mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by multi-billion-dollar investments aimed at expanding production capacity, developing new mining projects, and deploying advanced technologies to meet rising global demand for copper. As part of its long-term industrial strategy, the country is targeting annual copper production of three million metric tonnes by 2030, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen its role in the global energy transition, where copper remains a critical mineral. According to the Zambia… Read More Here
ARSP Completes Digital Transformation of Subcontracting Certificate Issuance Process in the DRC 2 Mining in DRC Governance 

ARSP Completes Digital Transformation of Subcontracting Certificate Issuance Process in the DRC

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DRC’s ARSP Launches Full Digital System for Subcontracting Certificates, Cutting Processing Time to 72 Hours The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has officially launched the full digitalization of the subcontracting company registration certificate process. Announced in press release No. 001 of June 15, 2026, this reform represents a major milestone in the modernization of public services led by ARSP Director General Juan-Ted Beleshayi Kasanda. Previously, companies were required to wait between three and six months to obtain their registration certificates. These delays were largely caused by… Read More Here
Glencore Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation in the DRC 3 Mining in DRC Corporate News Events & Expos 

Glencore Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation in the DRC

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Glencore Highlights Responsible Mining and Local Development at DRC Mining Week 2026 Glencore has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and local development after sponsoring and actively participating in a major industry event themed “From Local Player to Global Hub for Critical Minerals.” The forum, held during DRC Mining Week, brought together key stakeholders from across the mining value chain for a week of discussions on strategic priorities, investment opportunities, and the future of critical minerals. Present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 2007, Glencore operates two major… Read More Here
Celsius Resources Sells Namibia’s Opuwo Copper-Cobalt Project to Chinalco Mining for $15 Million 4 International Cobalt Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Celsius Resources Sells Namibia’s Opuwo Copper-Cobalt Project to Chinalco Mining for $15 Million

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Celsius Resources Divests Opuwo Copper-Cobalt Project to Chinalco Mining in $15 Million Deal Celsius Resources has signed a binding share sale agreement with Chinese state-owned mining group Chinalco Mining for the sale of its 95% interest in the Opuwo copper-cobalt project in Namibia for US$15 million. For the financial year ended June 30, the Opuwo project recorded an operating loss of approximately N$421,738 and was valued at around N$34 million in Celsius Resources’ consolidated financial statements. The divestment will allow Celsius Resources to sharpen its focus on its copper-gold assets… Read More Here
Gemfields Announces CEO Departure Amid Ruby Mine Production and Security Challenges 5 Mining Personality Corporate News Gemstones International 

Gemfields Announces CEO Departure Amid Ruby Mine Production and Security Challenges

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Gemfields CEO Sean Gilbertson Steps Down as Mozambique Ruby Mine Faces Production Challenges Gemfields has announced that Chief Executive Officer Sean Gilbertson will step down from his role and as a director of the company on July 15, 2026, by mutual agreement with the board. Chief Financial Officer David Lovett has been appointed interim CEO while retaining his current responsibilities. Nonexecutive Chairperson Bruce Cleaver will provide additional support to the executive team as the board begins the search for a permanent successor. The company thanked Gilbertson for his leadership and… Read More Here
DRC to Reallocate Unused Cobalt Export Quotas to Strategic National Projects 6 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC to Reallocate Unused Cobalt Export Quotas to Strategic National Projects

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DRC Tightens Cobalt Export Controls, Reclaims Unused Quotas to Boost Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced stricter measures to regulate cobalt exports by reclaiming unused export quotas and reallocating them to strategic national initiatives aimed at increasing local value addition and strengthening state oversight of the country’s critical minerals sector. According to a directive issued by the Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substances’ Markets (ARECOMS), all cobalt export quotas allocated for the first half of 2026 that remain unused by June… Read More Here
DRC Partners with ADEX Platform AG to Modernize Diamond and Gemstone Industry 7 Mining in DRC Diamond Gemstones Partnership 

DRC Partners with ADEX Platform AG to Modernize Diamond and Gemstone Industry

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DRC Signs Landmark Diamond Trade Agreement with Switzerland’s ADEX to Boost Transparency and Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken a significant step toward transforming its diamond and colored gemstone industry with the signing of a strategic framework agreement between the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) and Swiss technology company ADEX Platform AG. The agreement, signed on Monday, June 29, 2026, was officiated by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. It formalizes a partnership that was approved during the 91st Ordinary Meeting of the… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH Moves to Revive London Listing as Zambia Pushes Mining Sector Reform 8 Mining in Zambia Economy Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Moves to Revive London Listing as Zambia Pushes Mining Sector Reform

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Zambia’s ZCCM-IH Plans London Listing Revival as It Expands Free Float and Upgrades Market Infrastructure Zambia’s state-linked mining investment firm, ZCCM Investments Holdings, is preparing to restore activity on the London Stock Exchange after a prolonged suspension of its secondary listing, marking a renewed push to re-engage international investors. The company’s London presence has been disrupted in recent years due to ongoing delays in financial reporting. Management is now advancing a broader reform programme aimed at stabilising disclosures, strengthening governance systems, and improving investor transparency. A central part of the… Read More Here
DRC Welcomes US Sanctions on Rwandan Entities Over Alleged Illegal Gold Trade 9 Mining in DRC Gold 

DRC Welcomes US Sanctions on Rwandan Entities Over Alleged Illegal Gold Trade

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DRC Welcomes US Sanctions on Rwandan Gold Refinery Over Alleged Illegal Mineral Trade in Eastern Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has welcomed recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Gasabo Gold Refinery in Rwanda, along with several individuals and companies accused of involvement in the illicit trade of gold originating from eastern DRC. The Congolese government spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, said the measures reinforce Kinshasa’s longstanding claims that Rwanda is linked to the illegal exploitation of Congolese mineral resources. He argued that… Read More Here
BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Progress Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trials at Jimblebar Mine 10 International Corporate News Equipment & Technology Technology & Innovation 

BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Progress Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trials at Jimblebar Mine

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BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar Advance Battery-Electric Cat 793 XE Haul Truck Trials in Major Mining Decarbonisation Push BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have reported early progress in their joint trial of two Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia. The trucks were initially tested at Caterpillar’s Tucson Proving Ground in the United States, where they completed safety validation and controlled trials before being deployed to Jimblebar. Since arriving on site, they have completed more than 100 hours of operation… Read More Here

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