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DRC Mines Minister Defends Mining Reforms and Crackdown on Illegal Operations Before Parliament 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Defends Mining Reforms and Crackdown on Illegal Operations Before Parliament

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Highlights Mining Reforms, Illegal Mining Crackdown, and Cobalt Oversight in Parliament The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, appeared before the National Assembly on Monday, May 25, 2026, to respond to concerns raised by lawmakers during a plenary session focused on the country’s mining sector. The session followed an oral question and debate initiated by Member of Parliament Sumeyi Kitenge Pierre. Government outlines mining sector reforms Addressing national deputies, Minister Kabamba presented key measures undertaken by the… Read More Here
DRC Mineral Prices Show Mixed Trends as Govt Suspends Mining Activities in South Kivu 2 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mineral Prices Show Mixed Trends as Govt Suspends Mining Activities in South Kivu

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Gold, Copper and Tin Prices Decline While Nickel and Germanium Rise as DRC Suspends Mining Operations in South Kivu Prices of several key mining commodities exported by the Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded mixed movements on international markets during the period from May 25 to 30, 2026, according to official price data released by the country’s relevant authorities. Gold, copper and tin record declines Among the commodities that posted declines during the week, gold prices fell from US$152.89 to US$149.49 per gram. Copper, one of the DRC’s most important… Read More Here
Arc Minerals Resolves All Zambia Legal Disputes to Refocus on Copper Exploration Growth 3 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Exploration 

Arc Minerals Resolves All Zambia Legal Disputes to Refocus on Copper Exploration Growth

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Arc Minerals Ends All Zambia Litigation Through Comprehensive Settlement, Clearing Path for Copper Exploration Expansion London-listed Arc Minerals has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement that fully resolves all outstanding legal disputes involving the company and several related entities in Zambia. The agreement brings to a close multiple litigation proceedings that had been ongoing across various Zambian courts and tribunals, allowing the company to focus on advancing its copper exploration and development projects in Zambia and Botswana. Comprehensive settlement agreement reached The settlement was signed between Arc Minerals, Handa Resources, Unico… Read More Here
KCM Accelerates Recovery with US$600 Million Investment and Renewed Focus on Safety, Growth, and Copper Production 4 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

KCM Accelerates Recovery with US$600 Million Investment and Renewed Focus on Safety, Growth, and Copper Production

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Konkola Copper Mines Invests US$600 Million in Revitalization as Leadership Targets 300,000 Tonnes Copper Output by 2031 Konkola Copper Mines Group CEO Deshnee Naidoo has praised employees for their commitment and dedication, expressing confidence in the company’s recovery and long-term growth strategy during a Town Hall Meeting held at the Mine Club. The meeting focused on reinforcing safety standards, improving operational performance, and updating employees on the company’s ongoing transformation and revitalization agenda. Leadership emphasizes safety and accountability Addressing employees, Ms. Naidoo stressed the importance of teamwork, accountability, and continuous… Read More Here
Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results 5 International Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium New Mining Projects 

Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results

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Andrada Mining Secures Namibia Funding for Uis Expansion as Lithium Ridge Drilling Delivers High-Grade Results Aim-listed Andrada Mining has secured conditional strategic funding of N$98 million (approximately £4.4 million) to support expansion and operational upgrades at its Uis tin mine in Namibia, while also reporting encouraging drilling results from its Lithium Ridge project. The funding package will be provided through 10-year loan facilities arranged by Namibian institutions Bank Windhoek and Development Bank of Namibia. The financing, allocated to Andrada subsidiary Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), consists of two equal tranches… Read More Here
DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects 6 Mining in DRC Energy Technology & Innovation 

DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects

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DRC Mines Ministry Engages ONYO-BT on Innovative Decentralized Green Energy Technology to Support Mining Operations On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, received a delegation from the Congolese company ONYO-BT, led by its President and CEO, Bryan Tshibanda. The meeting focused on the presentation of an innovative energy solution intended to support mining development across the country, particularly in areas affected by limited electricity access. Energy solution targeting the mining sector According to a statement from the Ministry of… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH AND WONDERFUL GROUP LAUNCH $30 MILLION INVESTMENT TO REVIVE NDOLA LIME 7 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

ZCCM-IH AND WONDERFUL GROUP LAUNCH $30 MILLION INVESTMENT TO REVIVE NDOLA LIME

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ZCCM-IH and Wonderful Group Invest $30 Million to Restore Ndola Lime Production and Develop Integrated Cement Facility ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has entered into a strategic joint venture with Wonderful Group of Companies Limited to restore industrial-scale lime production in Ndola and develop a new integrated lime and cement manufacturing facility on the Copperbelt. The partnership marks a major step in the revival of one of Zambia’s oldest industrial operations and reinforces efforts to strengthen local supply chains supporting the mining, construction and agricultural sectors. Under the agreement, the… Read More Here
Jinchuan Probe Flags Suspected Financial Misconduct at Congo Mining Unit 28 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Jinchuan Probe Flags Suspected Financial Misconduct at Congo Mining Unit

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Jinchuan Investigates Alleged $145 Million Irregular Payments at DRC’s Copper-Cobalt Mine Jinchuan Group International Resources Co says an independent investigation has identified approximately $145 million in suspected irregular payments linked to its copper and cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investigation focused on Ruashi Mine, where the company said former local employees may have exploited weak procurement and payment controls between 2019 and 2024 through questionable supplier transactions, cash payments, and disputed invoices. In a filing released late Friday, Jinchuan said investigators reviewed financial transactions during a… Read More Here
FQM Contributes $3.46 Billion to Zambia’s Economy in 2025 29 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Economy Taxes 

FQM Contributes $3.46 Billion to Zambia’s Economy in 2025

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First Quantum Minerals Reports $3.46 Billion Economic Contribution to Zambia Through Taxes, Jobs and Procurement in 2025 Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has reported a total economic contribution of approximately $3.46 billion to Zambia in 2025, according to its latest Tax Transparency and Economic Contributions Report. The report highlights the company’s significant role in the Zambian economy through taxation, employment, procurement, and community investment activities across its mining operations. During the year, First Quantum Minerals employed more than 12,000 people in Zambia and engaged over 11,500 contractors, while also… Read More Here

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