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EU Hails Lobito Corridor as Key Global Gateway Project 21 Transport and Logistics 

EU Hails Lobito Corridor as Key Global Gateway Project

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EU Praises Lobito Corridor as Flagship Global Gateway Initiative During First Certified Avocado Export Ceremony The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Angola, Rosario Bento Pais, has described the Lobito Corridor as one of the flagship initiatives of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy in Africa and a leading example of shared investment priorities. Speaking at the Port of Lobito during a ceremony marking the export of the first shipment of certified Angolan avocados to Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the ambassador emphasized the corridor’s central role in deepening regional and global connectivity… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Announces Leadership Transitions to Support Next Wave of Expansion 22 Corporate News Copper Mining in DRC 

Ivanhoe Mines Announces Leadership Transitions to Support Next Wave of Expansion

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Ivanhoe Mines Appoints New COO as Company Enters Next Phase of Global Copper Growth Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has appointed Tom van den Berg, currently a senior executive at the Kamoa-Kakula operations, as the group’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed current COO Mark Farren, who will transition into a strategic adviser role to the Ivanhoe board. Ivanhoe highlighted Farren’s significant contributions over the past five years, noting his leadership in delivering nine major capital projects while serving as COO of Ivanhoe Mines… Read More Here
World Bank Announces Major Funding Package to Support Growth Along the Lobito Corridor 23 Transport and Logistics Angola 

World Bank Announces Major Funding Package to Support Growth Along the Lobito Corridor

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World Bank Commits USD 600 Million to Boost Economic Diversification and Urban Development Along Lobito Corridor Luanda — The World Bank will mobilize USD 600 million to support economic diversification, urban development, and housing initiatives along the Lobito Corridor, the institution’s representative, Roland Yameogo, announced on Tuesday in Luanda. Speaking on the second day of the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, Yameogo explained that the funding will be split evenly: USD 300 million for economic diversification, with a focus on agriculture and agro-processing, and USD 300 million for urban development… Read More Here
CKM eMagazine November - December 2025 Edition (PDF FORMAT) 24 CKM eMagazine 

CKM eMagazine November – December 2025 Edition (PDF FORMAT)

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Just in case you have not yet received the Nov – Dec 2025 Edition of the CKM eMagazine, Here’s your free copy and don’t forget to share with your colleagues who might also benefit immensely from the quality content, industry insights and professional information provided in this special edition. “BE VISIBLE TO THE RIGHT AUDIENCE” The CKM eMagazine is massively and mostly distributed digitally, reaching top decision makers in all major mining houses in Zambia and the DRC. We have over 160,000 followers on LinkedIn with over 90,000 CKM Newsletter subscribers with over 1,000,000 organic impressions per month. Note that the next… Read More Here
G20 Summit Elevates DRC’s Peace and Development Agenda 25 Events & Expos 

G20 Summit Elevates DRC’s Peace and Development Agenda

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G20 Leaders Meet in Africa for the First Time, Placing Peace and Development in the DRC at the Centre of Global Priorities For the first time, the G20 Heads of State convened on African soil, gathering in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22–23, 2025, under the South African presidency. Despite a boycott by the United States, leaders adopted a final declaration centred on solidarity, sustainability, and equality as the foundations for inclusive global growth. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), long affected by conflict in its eastern regions and burdened… Read More Here
CKM Newsletter 24-11-2025 26 Uncategorized 

CKM Newsletter 24-11-2025

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              The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform CKM’s Mining Updates to Recharge Your Week     DRC Delivers First 50 MW From Inga II to Kamoa: $450M Energy Partnership Accelerates Grid Modernization…   A major step toward modernizing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s electricity network has been achieved. On November 10, 2025, the first 50 MW of hydroelectric power from Turbine 5 of the Inga II power plant was successfully delivered to the Kamoa Copper mining complex, marking the beginning of a… Read More Here
IMF Forecasts 5.2% Growth for Zambia in 2025 47 Mining in Zambia Economy News in Brief 

IMF Forecasts 5.2% Growth for Zambia in 2025

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Zambia’s Economy to Grow 5.2% in 2025, Outpacing African Average, Says IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Zambia’s economy to grow by 5.2% in 2025, well above the 4.1% average expected for most African countries. The robust outlook is attributed to easing inflation, improved liquidity, strong investor confidence, sustained governance and fiscal reforms, and increased private sector participation. IMF Resident Representative Eric Lautier noted that Zambia’s growth was initially projected at 5.8% but was revised downward due to challenges in the energy sector affecting production capacity. Speaking during… Read More Here
Qatar Emir’s Historic Visit to DRC Yields Six Strategic Bilateral Agreements 48 Mining in DRC Governance 

Qatar Emir’s Historic Visit to DRC Yields Six Strategic Bilateral Agreements

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Sheikh Tamim Signs Six Key Agreements with DRC to Boost Trade, Ports, and Development His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, made his first official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, November 21, 2025, marked by the signing of six bilateral agreements with significant economic potential. Welcomed by President Félix Tshisekedi, the Emir discussed shared priorities including economic cooperation, regional stability, and investment opportunities. The flagship agreement focuses on the port sector. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Qatar Ports Management Company… Read More Here
Lubumbashi Wastewater Spill Prompts Investigation into Congo Dongfang Mining 49 Mining in DRC Mining safety News in Brief 

Lubumbashi Wastewater Spill Prompts Investigation into Congo Dongfang Mining

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DRC Launches Judicial Probe into Congo Dongfang Mining Over Lubumbashi Environmental Disaster The Congolese Ministry of Justice announced on Friday, November 21, 2025, the opening of a judicial investigation into mining company Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) following the rupture of its retention basin, which released a large volume of wastewater across multiple districts of Lubumbashi. According to a statement signed by Minister of State, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals Guillaume Ngefa, the incident caused flooding of roads, homes, rivers, and the Moïse market, exposing residents to serious… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Announce MOU to Further Exploration, Development and Mining of Critical Minerals 50 Corporate News Mining in DRC 

Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Announce MOU to Further Exploration, Development and Mining of Critical Minerals

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Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced yesterday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). This follows QIA’s US$500 million strategic investment into Ivanhoe Mines, as announced on September 29, 2025. The signing of the MoU coincided with this week’s visit by His Highness The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where he met with His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi,… Read More Here

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