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Luanshya Copper Mine Poised for Revival After CNMC Completes Dewatering of 28 Shaft 21 Mining in Zambia Copper News in Brief 

Luanshya Copper Mine Poised for Revival After CNMC Completes Dewatering of 28 Shaft

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CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine Completes Dewatering, Sets Stage for Production Restart CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine has successfully completed the dewatering of the flooded 28 Shaft, removing approximately 170 million cubic metres of water and marking a major milestone toward the resumption of mining activities. Following the completion of the dewatering process, the mine is expected to restart operations on a gradual basis, with full-scale production targeted for August 2026. Luanshya District Commissioner Paul Malele confirmed the development, noting that only minor works remain before underground mining can resume. These include… Read More Here
China Launches First High-Capacity All-Solid-State Battery Production Line 22 International Battery Metals 

China Launches First High-Capacity All-Solid-State Battery Production Line

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China Advances Electric Vehicle Technology with Breakthrough All-Solid-State Battery Production China has completed construction of its first high-capacity all-solid-state battery production line, marking a significant milestone toward the commercialization of next-generation battery technology widely regarded as critical to the future of electric vehicles. The production line was developed by state-owned automaker GAC Group and is currently undergoing small-scale trial production. It is the first facility in China capable of manufacturing automotive-grade all-solid-state batteries with capacities exceeding 60 amp-hours. All-solid-state batteries differ from conventional lithium-ion batteries by replacing liquid electrolytes with… Read More Here
TAZARA Railway Revitalization Signals New Chapter in China–Africa Cooperation 23 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

TAZARA Railway Revitalization Signals New Chapter in China–Africa Cooperation

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Tanzania–Zambia Railway Revamp Strengthens China–Africa Partnership and Regional Connectivity Stretching across the vast plateaus of southern Africa, the Tanzania–Zambia Railway (TAZARA) stands as a powerful symbol of enduring China–Africa friendship and cooperation that dates back to 1967. Often described as a “steel artery,” the railway spans approximately 1,860 kilometres, linking the Indian Ocean port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to New Kapiri Mposhi in central Zambia, and providing the landlocked, resource-rich country with vital access to global markets. At New Kapiri Mposhi railway station, a monument marks the railway’s… Read More Here
Zambia Govt Introduces Equipment-Based Support Under Artisanal Mining Fund 24 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

Zambia Govt Introduces Equipment-Based Support Under Artisanal Mining Fund

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Zambia Restricts Cash Disbursements, Shifts to Equipment Support for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced that mining cooperatives benefiting from the newly established Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Fund will receive support in the form of equipment rather than direct cash disbursements. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, said the decision follows lessons learned from previous financing programmes in which some beneficiaries misused allocated funds. He explained that the equipment-based support model is intended to strengthen accountability and ensure government assistance… Read More Here
DRC Urged to Tie Cobalt Export Quotas to Local Processing to Boost Battery Value Chain 25 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Urged to Tie Cobalt Export Quotas to Local Processing to Boost Battery Value Chain

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DRC Cobalt Policy: Resource Matters Calls for Local Processing Rules in Export Quota System The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should use its emerging cobalt export quota system to accelerate local mineral processing and capture more value from the electric vehicle battery supply chain, according to a new white paper published in December 2025 by the NGO Resource Matters. The report, which focuses on the local processing potential of strategic minerals such as cobalt, copper, and lithium, urges the Congolese government to integrate value addition as a core criterion for… Read More Here
Chile Accelerates 13 Copper Projects Ahead of Bullish 2026 Market 26 International Copper 

Chile Accelerates 13 Copper Projects Ahead of Bullish 2026 Market

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Chile to Add 13 Copper Projects Worth $14.8 Billion as Prices Surge Amid Supply Concerns Chile is set to advance 13 copper projects valued at $14.8 billion in 2026, as global prices rise amid fears of a looming supply shortage. Seven domestic projects aim to begin operations next year, adding nearly 500,000 tonnes of annual capacity supported by $7.1 billion in investment, according to official figures. Key projects include Anglo American/Glencore’s Collahuasi upgrades (C20+), Codelco’s Rajo Inca structural project, Capstone Copper’s Mantos Blancos, and Andes Iron’s Dominga. Another six developments… Read More Here
Minister of Mines Prioritizes Congolese Geologists in Strategic Subsoil Exploration 27 Mining in DRC 

Minister of Mines Prioritizes Congolese Geologists in Strategic Subsoil Exploration

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DRC Opens Mineral Exploration to Congolese Experts to Strengthen National Mining Governance Previously dominated by foreign expertise, mineral exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now being opened to Congolese professionals. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing local geologists, who possess the deepest understanding of the country’s geological realities. Since assuming office, Minister Watum Kabamba has focused on equipping Congolese geologists with the resources needed to independently and comprehensively study the nation’s subsoil. Recognized as key guardians of the country’s mineral wealth, these experts… Read More Here
North Kivu Deputies Advocate for Formal Mining to Curb Armed Group Exploitation 28 Mining in DRC 

North Kivu Deputies Advocate for Formal Mining to Curb Armed Group Exploitation

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North Kivu Officials Call for State Control of Mining to Boost Security and Local Developmenty In response to the systematic exploitation of mineral resources by armed groups, North Kivu provincial deputies Christian Mafungula and His Majesty Abdoul Paluku Kalemire III are urging the state to regain control of the mining sector. Their goal is to transform the red zones of Mughalika, Kavusu, and the Bapere area into centers of legitimate economic development. The territories of Beni and Lubero highlight a stark paradox: abundant mineral wealth that, due to insufficient state… Read More Here
DRC Suspends Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Processing to Strengthen Mining Sector 29 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

DRC Suspends Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Processing to Strengthen Mining Sector

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DRC Minister of Mines Suspends Artisanal Copper and Cobalt Processing Amid Traceability Push The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has taken decisive action by signing Ministerial Order No. 00964/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2025 on December 19, 2025, suspending all mining and marketing activities carried out by entities processing minerals from artisanal copper and cobalt mining. The suspension specifically targets processing units, including purchasing offices and similar structures, involved in the acquisition, processing, and marketing of minerals sourced from artisanal mining sites. Legally established industrial mining operations are not affected.… Read More Here
Rome Resources Explores Copper Potential at Bisie North While Tin Remains Primary Target 30 Mining in DRC Copper New Mining Projects 

Rome Resources Explores Copper Potential at Bisie North While Tin Remains Primary Target

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Rome Resources Advances Copper Studies at Bisie North Project in DRC UK-based Rome Resources is evaluating the economic viability of copper mining at its Bisie North project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while maintaining tin as the main exploration focus. The company provided an update on December 23, 2025, confirming that ongoing studies are progressing on schedule. Throughout 2025, Rome Resources commissioned metallurgical tests to determine processing methods capable of recovering copper resources located above the tin zones at Mount Agoma. The first phase of this work is nearing… Read More Here

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