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Andrada Mining Reports Strong Q3 Performance at Uis Mine Amid Elevated Tin Prices 21 International Corporate News Tin 

Andrada Mining Reports Strong Q3 Performance at Uis Mine Amid Elevated Tin Prices

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Andrada Mining Delivers Operational Gains at Uis Mine as Tin Prices Surge Above $40,000/t Aim-listed Andrada Mining has reported continued operational improvements at its Uis mine in Namibia during the third quarter ended November 30, supported by higher throughput, consistent recoveries, and robust tin production in a favourable pricing environment. The company said performance during the quarter underscored the benefits of its continuous improvement programme (CI2), with sustained progress recorded across key plant throughput and production metrics. Processing rates at Uis increased by 12% year-on-year to 146 tonnes an hour… Read More Here
Africa’s future may well lie in the sun – Mukwandi Chibesakunda, CEO, Zanaco Plc 22 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Africa’s future may well lie in the sun – Mukwandi Chibesakunda, CEO, Zanaco Plc

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Across the African continent, one topic increasingly dominates conversations in boardrooms, parliaments and everyday households: energy. When the grid fails and the lights go out, the consequences cascade through industry, education, health services and family life. Energy has therefore moved beyond being a purely economic matter; it has become a deeply political one, shaped by national policies that determine how securely and sustainably the continent will be powered. In the era of climate change, the need for innovative and resilient energy systems has never been more urgent. Zambia is a… Read More Here
Caterpillar to Spotlight AI, Autonomy and Future Collaborations at CES 2026 23 International Corporate News Equipment & Technology 

Caterpillar to Spotlight AI, Autonomy and Future Collaborations at CES 2026

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Caterpillar will launch its next 100 years at CES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world. The company will be announcing new innovations, partnerships, and investments during the show January 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed will be a keynote speaker, unveiling the company’s latest developments in AI, machine learning and autonomous functionality. Joe will deliver his keynote at 9:00AM (PT) on Wednesday, January 7, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian Hotel, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd South. Details on the keynote are… Read More Here
Lobito Atlantic Railway secures USD753 million to accelerate development in Angola 24 Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Atlantic Railway secures USD753 million to accelerate development in Angola

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Lobito Atlantic Railway (“LAR”) announced it has secured USD753 million in financing from the US International Development Financial Corporation (DFC) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to support the rehabilitation of the 1,300 km railway in Angola, which connects the Mineral Terminal at the Port of Lobito to Luau on Angola’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The loan will enable upgrades to the railway’s track infrastructure, workshops, signalling systems, and rolling stock — enhancing the capacity, efficiency and reliability of the shortest and most direct… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Accelerates Zambia Copper Growth Strategy as Production Rebounds 25 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Metals Accelerates Zambia Copper Growth Strategy as Production Rebounds

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Jubilee Metals Reports Strong Copper Production Recovery and Advances Zambia Expansion Plans Zambia-focused copper producer Jubilee Metals has continued to advance its copper growth strategy through a structured investment programme designed to support long-term expansion, the company said in its audited results for the year ended June, published on Wednesday. The investment programme focused primarily on Jubilee’s Roan operations and the Molefe mine, including the expansion of Pit 2. While these investments weighed on copper production during the financial year under review, Jubilee reported that they have already delivered a… Read More Here
Gold and Uranium Revenues Surpass Diamonds in Namibia for the First Time 26 Gold International Uranium 

Gold and Uranium Revenues Surpass Diamonds in Namibia for the First Time

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Non-Diamond Minerals Overtake Diamonds as Namibia’s Top Mining Revenue Source Namibia’s mining revenue landscape has undergone a significant shift, with income from non-diamond minerals surpassing diamond revenues for the first time, according to the Chamber of Mines of Namibia. Strong gold prices and increased uranium production have helped offset the impact of persistently weak diamond prices. Diamonds have historically been a cornerstone of Namibia’s public finances, accounting for roughly 30% of total export earnings. However, the natural diamond sector has been under pressure since mid-2022, largely due to falling prices… Read More Here
Glencore Expands Peru Copper Portfolio With Quechua Project Acquisition 27 Corporate News Copper International Mergers & Acquisitions 

Glencore Expands Peru Copper Portfolio With Quechua Project Acquisition

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Glencore Acquires Quechua Copper Project in Peru as Copper Deals Surge Amid Supply Concerns Glencore Plc has acquired a Peruvian copper mining project in what marks the country’s third major copper transaction in less than two weeks, as mining companies move aggressively to increase exposure to a metal widely expected to face long-term supply constraints. The Swiss-based commodities group announced on Tuesday that it is purchasing the Quechua copper project in Peru’s Cusco region from Japan’s Pan Pacific Copper Co. for an undisclosed amount. According to the Peruvian government, the… Read More Here
Mali Restores Loulo-Gounkoto Mine to Barrick Mining After Settlement 28 Gold Corporate News International 

Mali Restores Loulo-Gounkoto Mine to Barrick Mining After Settlement

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Mali Returns Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Mine to Barrick Mining, Orders Restitution of Three Tons of Gold Mali has restored operational control of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine to Barrick Mining and ordered the return of three tons of gold to the company, following the resolution of a dispute that lasted nearly two years. According to Barrick’s legal representative, the restitution process has already been authorized. The physical return of the gold and the formal handover of the mine will be completed once the remaining legal procedures are officially concluded. The gold, which… Read More Here
US Ambassador Defends Strategic Minerals Partnership Between Washington and Kinshasa 29 Mining in DRC 

US Ambassador Defends Strategic Minerals Partnership Between Washington and Kinshasa

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US Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn Says DRC–US Minerals Agreement Is a Strategic Partnership, Not a Concession In Kinshasa, US Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Lucy Tamlyn did more than respond to questions—she sought to shape the narrative. Confronted with growing suspicions over a potential sell-off of Congolese mineral resources, the ambassador delivered a firm and unequivocal message on December 15, 2025: the agreement between Washington and Kinshasa is not a concession, but a strategic partnership. Tamlyn highlighted the complexity of the framework, explaining that it is not a single… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Meets CMOC to Review Production and Expand Investment Plans 30 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

DRC Minister of Mines Meets CMOC to Review Production and Expand Investment Plans

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CMOC Reports 700,000 Tonnes of Copper Output and Plans US$8 Billion Investment Expansion in the DRC The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Louis Watum Kabamba, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, received a delegation from China Molybdenum Company (CMOC), one of the country’s leading mining operators. CMOC is notably active in the DRC through the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) and Kisanfu Mining (KFM) projects. The meeting, held as part of end-of-year courtesy engagements, provided an opportunity for the Chinese mining group to present its annual production… Read More Here

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