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DRC Ministry of Mines Launches Joint Inspection at TFM Following Air Pollution Allegations 23 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining safety 

DRC Ministry of Mines Launches Joint Inspection at TFM Following Air Pollution Allegations

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DRC Mines Ministry Investigates Tenke Fungurume Mining Over Lualaba Air Quality Concerns The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines announced on March 18, 2026, the deployment of a joint inspection mission to the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) site, a subsidiary of China Molybdenum Company (CMOC), following allegations of air pollution affecting communities in Lualaba province. The move comes after a report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) highlighted concerns about declining air quality around the mine. The ministry emphasized that, at this stage, the allegations remain largely based on… Read More Here
President Hichilema Warns Against Fuel Hoarding Amid Global Energy Crisis 24 Mining in Zambia Oil & Gas Petroleum 

President Hichilema Warns Against Fuel Hoarding Amid Global Energy Crisis

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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema Condemns Fuel Hoarding, Calls for Supply Chain Stability President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to oil marketing companies against hoarding fuel and creating artificial shortages, describing such practices as sabotage against the Zambian people. Speaking at a high-level meeting with petroleum industry stakeholders in Lusaka, convened to discuss the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on global energy markets, President Hichilema questioned why filling stations continue to run dry despite Zambia holding between 30 and 60 days of fuel reserves. “Our clear priority… Read More Here
TFM Responds to EIA Report, Reinforces Commitment to Environmental and Community Safety 25 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining safety Safety & Health 

TFM Responds to EIA Report, Reinforces Commitment to Environmental and Community Safety

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Tenke Fungurume Mining Clarifies Facts After EIA Report on 30K Plant Environmental Performance Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has addressed the report published on March 9, 2026, by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), which assessed the environmental performance of TFM’s 30K processing plant. While TFM recognizes the importance of independent evaluations regarding health, occupational safety, environmental protection, and community welfare, the report contains several claims that are factually inaccurate or based on unverified assumptions. TFM considers it essential to set the record straight. Since January 29, TFM has responded openly to… Read More Here
TFM Transforms Fungurume: 15 Years of Sustainable Community Development 26 Mining in DRC Corporate News Corporate social responsibility 

TFM Transforms Fungurume: 15 Years of Sustainable Community Development

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TFM’s CSR Programs Drive Health, Education, and Infrastructure Growth in Fungurume Since breaking ground on its mine in 2006, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has actively implemented a comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. From the outset, the company prioritized key social areas and designed recovery programs to benefit the surrounding communities. Health and education were the primary focus, followed by initiatives in agriculture and infrastructure. Complementary programs included training in savings and credit management, as well as the creation of income-generating activities for local residents. These programs were informed by… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Launches Sector Reform to Boost Efficiency and Transparency 27 Mining in DRC 

DRC Minister of Mines Launches Sector Reform to Boost Efficiency and Transparency

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DRC Mining Sector Reform Kicks Off with Minister Louis Watum Kabamba’s Administrative Overhaul The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector is entering a new era of reform, beginning at its administrative core. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba signaled the government’s commitment to change with a hands-on visit to the General Secretariat for Mines on Wednesday. The objective was clear: see operations firsthand, understand challenges without filters, and initiate a dynamic of efficiency and results-driven reform. From his arrival, the atmosphere was electric. Greeted enthusiastically by mobilized staff, Minister Watum… Read More Here
DRC Advances Hydro-Metallurgical Copper and Cobalt Refinery Project in Lualaba Province 28 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

DRC Advances Hydro-Metallurgical Copper and Cobalt Refinery Project in Lualaba Province

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DRC and Buenassa Resources Partner on Copper and Cobalt Refinery in Lualaba Province The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing a major hydro-metallurgical copper and cobalt refinery project in Lualaba Province, following high-level discussions between the Mining Cadastre and Buenassa Resources Sarl. On Tuesday, March 17, Mr. Popol Mabolia, Director General of the Mining Cadastre, met with Mr. Eddy Kioni, Director General of Buenassa Resources Sarl, to discuss the project within the framework of the broader DRC-United States strategic partnership on critical minerals. Buenassa Resources Sarl is spearheading the… Read More Here
Zambia’s Banking Sector Signals Readiness to Power Govt’s 24-Hour Economy 29 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia’s Banking Sector Signals Readiness to Power Govt’s 24-Hour Economy

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Zambian Banks Expand Digital Payments and Operating Hours to Support Government’s Transition to a 24/7 Economy The Bankers Association of Zambia (BAZ) has confirmed that the country’s banking sector is fully prepared to support the government’s transition to a 24-hour economy, with digital infrastructure already upgraded and extended operating hours implemented across the industry. BAZ Chief Executive Officer Leonard Mwanza stated that the banking sector spent much of 2025 strengthening systems to enable round-the-clock financial services, including a successful pilot expansion of the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) platform. Currently, banks… Read More Here
DRC Launches PanAfGeo+ INVEST Program to Enhance Geological Capacity and Responsible Mining 30 Mining in DRC 

DRC Launches PanAfGeo+ INVEST Program to Enhance Geological Capacity and Responsible Mining

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DRC Launches PanAfGeo+ INVEST Initiative to Boost Mining Governance, Geological Data, and Sustainable Resource Management The Democratic Republic of the Congo officially launched the PanAfGeo+ INVEST program on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, marking a significant step toward strengthening governance, transparency, and national sovereignty in the mining sector. The launch ceremony was held at the Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel, bringing together key technical and institutional partners. The event was presided over by the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, alongside representatives of the European Union in the country. A Strategic Partnership… Read More Here
Zambia’s Ministry of Mines Enforces Local Content Compliance for Mining Companies 31 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines Enforces Local Content Compliance for Mining Companies

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Zambia Mining Companies Must Submit Annual Procurement Plans and Quarterly Reports Under Local Content Regulations The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has directed all mining and mining-related companies in Zambia to submit their Annual Procurement Plans and Quarterly Reports in accordance with the Local Content Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025. The directive comes into effect following the implementation of the statutory instrument on 1 January 2026, which aims to strengthen compliance and promote local participation in the country’s mining sector. Fred Banda, Ministry Director for Large-Scale Mining and… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion 32 International Copper Corporate News Gold Uranium 

Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion

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Zijin Mining Eyes Tungsten and Uranium Investments as Global Demand for Critical Minerals Surges Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest producer of gold and copper, is expanding its investment focus to include strategic metals such as tungsten and uranium, as intensifying global competition for critical minerals drives prices higher. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward securing materials essential for energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing. “We are looking to expand our position in tungsten and other strategic metals, including uranium,” said Lisa Liu, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Gold… Read More Here

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