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Zambia to Launch Mining Revenue Stabilization Fund 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia to Launch Mining Revenue Stabilization Fund

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Zambia to Create “Rainy Day” Fund as Copper Revenues Surge Amid Record Production Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, will channel higher-than-expected mining revenues into a stabilization fund this year, creating a fiscal buffer to protect the economy when copper prices retreat. Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa described the mechanism as a “rainy day” fund designed to capture excess mineral revenues as production climbs to record levels while prices remain near historic highs. Any mining revenue collected above budget projections will be deposited into the fund rather than immediately spent.… Read More Here
Zambia and France Deepen Mining Sector Cooperation 2 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia and France Deepen Mining Sector Cooperation

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Zambia Welcomes France’s Renewed Commitment to Sustainable and Transparent Mining Development The Government of the Republic of Zambia has welcomed renewed commitment from the Government of France to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the mining sector, as both nations seek to advance sustainable development and transparency in mineral resource governance. Speaking in Lusaka on 24 February 2026, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr Hapenga Kabeta, reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to building mutually beneficial partnerships that promote economic diversification and shared prosperity. Dr Kabeta made the remarks when… Read More Here
Kazungula Bridge Authority Commissioned to Drive Regional Integration 3 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

Kazungula Bridge Authority Commissioned to Drive Regional Integration

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Zambia and Botswana Commission Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Trade on the North–South Corridor Zambia and Botswana have officially commissioned the Kazungula Bridge Authority, reinforcing the strategic importance of the Kazungula Bridge as a vital trade and transport link across the Zambezi River. The milestone was marked during a ceremony in Kasane, underscoring the bridge’s growing role in advancing regional integration and economic development. Speaking at the launch, Hakainde Hichilema described the bridge as more than a national infrastructure project, calling it “a shared asset belonging not only to Zambia… Read More Here
Artificial Intelligence Could Reduce Drilling by a Factor of Five - Jef Caers, Stanford University Expert 25 Technology & Innovation International 

Artificial Intelligence Could Reduce Drilling by a Factor of Five – Jef Caers, Stanford University Expert

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Stanford professor and WMC 2026 Program Committee member says mining must adopt “intelligent agents” to transform decision-making under uncertainty in exploration, mining and processing of critical minerals. Artificial intelligence applied to mineral exploration could reduce drilling by a factor of five, generating substantial savings in time and capital while enabling more informed go-or-no-go decisions. This was the key message delivered by Jef Caers, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University, one of the world’s leading experts in applied geosciences and decision-making under uncertainty, during a webinar held as… Read More Here
DRC Govt Condemns Artisanal Mine Collapse in Lualaba, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures 26 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

DRC Govt Condemns Artisanal Mine Collapse in Lualaba, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures

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DRC Prime Minister Issues Condolences After Kolwezi Artisanal Mine Collapse, Pledges Stronger Safety Oversight Prime Minister Judith Suminwa expressed profound sorrow following the collapse of an artisanal mining site on the outskirts of Kolwezi, in Lualaba Province, which resulted in the deaths of several Algerian nationals. Speaking at the 78th ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister offered condolences to the families of the victims and affirmed the government’s solidarity with all affected communities. She described the tragedy as a stark reminder of the urgent need to… Read More Here
Lualaba Showcased Cobalt Leadership and Sustainable Vision at Mining Indaba 2026 27 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

Lualaba Showcased Cobalt Leadership and Sustainable Vision at Mining Indaba 2026

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Lualaba Positioned Itself as Global Cobalt Leader at Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town At the 32nd edition of Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, the province of Lualaba presented itself as a central player in the global mining industry, highlighting its status as the world’s leading cobalt-producing region and outlining its strategy for sustainable economic transformation. Representing the province, Governor Fifi Masuka Saini addressed international investors and industry stakeholders, emphasising Lualaba’s strategic importance in the global energy transition. She underscored the province’s responsibility as a key supplier of… Read More Here
Gemfields Generates $53 Million from Mozambique Ruby Auction 28 Gemstones Corporate News 

Gemfields Generates $53 Million from Mozambique Ruby Auction

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Gemfields Ruby Auction Raises $53M as Montepuez Mine Expands Processing Capacity Gemstone producer Gemfields reported revenue of $53 million from a mixed-quality rough ruby auction held from February 9 to 20. The rubies were sourced from Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM), Gemfields’ 75%-owned operation in Mozambique and one of the world’s leading ruby deposits. At the auction, 121 of the 135 lots offered were sold, representing a 90% sales rate. In volume terms, 189,620 carats of the 214,509 carats available were purchased, equivalent to 88% of total carats on offer. The… Read More Here
DRC Mineral Export Prices Decline, Tin Records Steepest Weekly Drop 29 Mining in DRC Copper Gold Zinc 

DRC Mineral Export Prices Decline, Tin Records Steepest Weekly Drop

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DRC Tin Price Falls to $48,089 per Ton as Copper, Gold and Zinc Also Decline Export prices for several of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s key minerals are projected to decline during the week of February 23–28, 2026, with tin registering the sharpest drop, according to forecasts from the National Market Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Tin is expected to trade at $48,089 per ton, down from $49,756 the previous week a decrease of $1,667. This marks the most significant weekly decline among the country’s principal mineral exports… Read More Here
DRC Launches National Airborne Geophysical Mapping Programme to Modernise Mining Sector 30 Mining in DRC New Mining Projects 

DRC Launches National Airborne Geophysical Mapping Programme to Modernise Mining Sector

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DR Congo Begins Nationwide Airborne Geophysical Survey to Boost Mining Governance and Investment The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, on Monday chaired the inaugural meeting of the Steering Committee overseeing the country’s airborne geophysical and geological mapping programme in Kinshasa. The session formally marked the operational launch of what authorities describe as a strategic initiative to modernise the national mining sector. The nationwide programme is designed to strengthen geological knowledge of the country’s subsoil through high-resolution airborne geophysical surveys and the systematic updating… Read More Here

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