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Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 Rescheduled to July to Strengthen Regional Participation and Investment Outcomes 1 Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit 2026 Rescheduled to July to Strengthen Regional Participation and Investment Outcomes

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – The Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS), a high-level regional platform focused on infrastructure, the built environment, and real estate investment, has announced new dates for its 2026 edition. The Summit will now take place 15-16 July  2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Following extensive consultations with institutional stakeholders and strategic partners across the region, the organisers of SAEIS have taken the considered decision to reschedule the Summit in order to maximise participation and strengthen investment engagement outcomes. This adjustment reflects ongoing regional policy engagements and the emergence… Read More Here
Rio Tinto Lifts Suspension on RBM’s Zulti South Project, Secures Mine Life to 2050 2 International Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Rio Tinto Lifts Suspension on RBM’s Zulti South Project, Secures Mine Life to 2050

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Rio Tinto Approves R8.5 Billion Zulti South Project to Extend Richards Bay Minerals Mine Life to 2050 Rio Tinto has approved the development of Richards Bay Minerals’ (RBM) Zulti South project, formally lifting the suspension that has been in place since January 2020. The approximately R8.5 billion (US$473 million) investment is designed to extend the operation’s mine life to 2050 and ensure long-term production stability. Richards Bay Minerals currently operates within the Zulti North lease area, which includes a mineral separation plant and smelting facility. As the orebody at Zulti… Read More Here
Botswana Advances Copper Beneficiation with Planned Khoemacau Refinery Study 24 International Copper Corporate News 

Botswana Advances Copper Beneficiation with Planned Khoemacau Refinery Study

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Botswana to Launch Feasibility Study for Copper Refinery Anchored on MMG Khoemacau Expansion Botswana is taking a significant step toward expanding its mineral beneficiation strategy, with Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo announcing that MMG Khoemacau, in partnership with key stakeholders and aligned with government policy, will undertake a feasibility study for the potential establishment of a copper refinery in the country. Speaking in Parliament, Kenewendo outlined progress made in copper beneficiation to date and identified downstream processing as the next strategic priority. The proposed refinery or smelter would… Read More Here
KCM Charts a New Era of Investment, Modernisation and Growth 25 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

KCM Charts a New Era of Investment, Modernisation and Growth

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Konkola Copper Mines Invests $600 Million, Creates 2,000 Jobs and Expands Underground Operations to Support Zambia’s Copper Ambitions Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is entering a decisive new chapter focused on rebuilding, modernising and expanding its operations, as the company accelerates its turnaround strategy following the return of Vedanta Resources. Management has emphasised that KCM is not merely restarting production it is repositioning the business for long-term, sustainable growth anchored in underground development and operational excellence. Since Vedanta’s return, approximately USD 600 million has been invested into the business. The capital… Read More Here
Zambia Strengthens Energy Security with Approval of Two Strategic Cross-Border Pipelines 26 Mining in Zambia Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Zambia Strengthens Energy Security with Approval of Two Strategic Cross-Border Pipelines

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Zambia Approves Tanzania and Namibia Pipeline Projects to Boost Energy Security and Support Mining Growth Zambia has taken a significant step toward reinforcing its long-term economic resilience, with Cabinet approving the construction of two major cross-border energy projects: the Tanzania–Zambia Multi Products Pipeline and the Namibia–Zambia Refined Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline. These new corridors are designed to complement the existing TAZAMA Pipelines Limited infrastructure and diversify Zambia’s fuel import routes, reducing reliance on a single supply channel. Moving Beyond Single-Route Dependence Since its commissioning in the 1960s, the TAZAMA… Read More Here
Glencore Secures $115 Million Cobalt Supply for U.S. Stockpile Amid Global Shortages 27 International Cobalt Corporate News 

Glencore Secures $115 Million Cobalt Supply for U.S. Stockpile Amid Global Shortages

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Glencore to Supply 2,000 Tons of Cobalt to U.S. National Stockpile as Prices Surge 160% Glencore has reached an agreement to purchase nearly 2,000 metric tons of cobalt valued at approximately $115 million at current market prices from industry veteran Rami Weisfisch, according to sources familiar with the deal. The cobalt, essential for defense and military applications, is expected to be shipped to the United States for inclusion in its planned strategic stockpile. Strategic Context: Reducing Dependence on China The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has been actively pursuing… Read More Here
DRC and Angola Partner with Somagec on $1.2B Energy Transmission Projects 28 Mining in DRC Electricity Partnership 

DRC and Angola Partner with Somagec on $1.2B Energy Transmission Projects

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DRC and Angola Launch Major Cross-Border Energy Transmission Lines to Boost Industrial Growth and ElectrificationThe Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represented by Minister Aime Sakombi Molendo, has signed an agreement with Moroccan firm Somagec to develop two ambitious energy transmission lines connecting Angola and the DRC. According to a statement, the 400 kV transmission line projects include: High-Voltage Infrastructure for Regional Integration The Soyo-Inga-Cabinda line is a high-voltage project fully financed by private investment. Its goals include: The Lauca-Saurimo-Kolwezi line, spanning over… Read More Here
Rwanda Opens New Mining Blocks to Boost Investment in Strategic Minerals 29 International Exploration New Mining Projects 

Rwanda Opens New Mining Blocks to Boost Investment in Strategic Minerals

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Rwanda Launches 10 New Mining Blocks for Exploration in Tin, Tantalum, Tungsten, Lithium, and Gemstones Rwanda’s mining sector is attracting renewed investor interest as the government reports at least 73 applications for 10 mining blocks unveiled in mid-2025. According to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), the initial competition has already resulted in successful awards for blocks including Nduba, Rweru-Kimvubu, Juru, Mamfu-Rwasama, Remera, Rugarama, and Rweru. Building on this momentum, the government has opened another 10 mining blocks for field visits between February 16 and 20, 2026, with… Read More Here
FQM and ZICA Partner to Strengthen Accountant Training and Professional Standards in Zambia 30 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Economy 

FQM and ZICA Partner to Strengthen Accountant Training and Professional Standards in Zambia

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First Quantum Minerals Signs MOUs with ZICA to Boost CA Zambia Training and CPD Access in North-Western Province First Quantum Minerals Ltd and the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) designed to enhance professional training, accreditation pathways, and continuous skills development for accountants in Zambia, with particular emphasis on the North-Western Province. The agreements were formalized at ZICA’s offices in Lusaka and are structured around two strategic pillars: Practical Training Accreditation and Enhanced Skills Development. Expanding Access to Structured Practical Training The first… Read More Here

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