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Zambia Hosts Historic International Mine Rescue Competition for the First Time in Africa 1 Mining in Zambia Mining safety Safety & Health 

Zambia Hosts Historic International Mine Rescue Competition for the First Time in Africa

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Zambia Launches International Mine Rescue Competition 2026, Bringing Global Safety Teams to Copperbelt Operations Zambia has officially launched the International Mine Rescue Competition 2026, marking the first time the prestigious global safety event is being hosted on the African continent.  The competition highlights the country’s growing role in promoting mining safety, emergency preparedness, and technical excellence across the global mining industry. The event was formally opened on Sunday evening at the Garden Court Kitwe by Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe. Running from 26 April to 5 May, the… Read More Here
Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market 2 International Corporate News Energy Uranium 

Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market

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Paladin Energy Targets US, China and Europe as Namibia Emerges as Strategic Uranium Supply Hub Amid Rising Global Demand Paladin Energy says it is engaging potential buyers in the United States, China, and Europe as global demand for uranium continues to rise, reinforcing Namibia’s growing importance in the international nuclear fuel market. Chief Executive Officer Paul Hemburrow said the company has held discussions with representatives linked to US diplomatic channels, although no formal agreements have yet been concluded. “We’ve had direct interactions with representatives from US embassies, but there is… Read More Here
Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity 3 International Battery Metals Energy Oil & Gas 

Mozambique and China Forge Strategic Pact to Develop Minerals, Energy and Security Capacity

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Mozambique–China Agreement Targets Critical Minerals, Gas Development and Security Cooperation in Northern Provinces Mozambique is strengthening its strategic relationship with China through a broad cooperation agreement that combines defence collaboration, geological mapping, and industrial investment aimed at unlocking one of Africa’s most resource-rich frontiers. The deal underscores Beijing’s expanding role in the continent’s mineral and energy sectors and reflects Maputo’s push to accelerate development in its northern regions. The announcement followed high-level talks in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, culminating in a joint statement… Read More Here
Rome Resources Strengthens Control and Funding Position at Bisie North Tin Project 4 Mining in DRC Corporate News New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources Strengthens Control and Funding Position at Bisie North Tin Project

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Rome Resources Expands Ownership in DRC Tin Assets and Raises £1.2M to Accelerate Exploration Growth Rome Resources is strengthening its position in one of the world’s most prospective tin regions through increased project ownership, new funding, and an expanded exploration programme. The company is focusing on the Bisie North district in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where it is building a larger, more controlled portfolio of high-potential tin and copper assets. Rome Resources (AIM: RMR) has advanced its growth strategy by increasing its exposure to the Bisie North… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Advances Strategic Logistics Corridor for Manono Lithium Project 25 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium New Mining Projects 

Zijin Mining Advances Strategic Logistics Corridor for Manono Lithium Project

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Zijin Mining advances DRC–Tanzania lithium corridor as Lake Tanganyika cargo fleet nears completion for Manono project exports China’s Zijin Mining is developing a dedicated logistics corridor to connect its Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Tanganyika Province to export terminals in Tanzania. As part of this strategy, the company is nearing completion of a fleet of cargo vessels designed to operate on Lake Tanganyika, forming a critical link in the regional supply chain and enabling a structured export route for lithium products. Construction of the vessels is… Read More Here
President Hichilema Launches Mabumba Solar Plant to Strengthen Energy Supply in Luapula Province 26 Mining in Zambia Energy 

President Hichilema Launches Mabumba Solar Plant to Strengthen Energy Supply in Luapula Province

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Zambia Commissions 50MW Mabumba Solar Plant to Power 20,000 Homes and Boost Economic Growth in Luapula President Hakainde Hichilema has officially commissioned the 50-megawatt Mabumba Solar Plant in Chief Mabumba’s area of Mansa, a project expected to supply electricity to more than 20,000 households and stimulate economic growth across Luapula Province. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the President noted that since independence, the region had relied largely on the 10MW Musonda Falls Hydropower Station, which has long fallen short of meeting local electricity demand estimated at around 30MW. He said… Read More Here
Zambia Secures $1.5 Billion China Deal to Add 900 MW Power Capacity and Strengthen Energy Security 27 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

Zambia Secures $1.5 Billion China Deal to Add 900 MW Power Capacity and Strengthen Energy Security

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Zambia Expands Power Generation with $1.5 Billion Chinese Investment to Boost Energy Security and Regional Supply Zambia has secured a $1.5 billion investment from China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to expand its electricity generation capacity by 900 megawatts (MW), in a major step toward strengthening national energy security and supporting long-term infrastructure development. The agreement, signed with the Zambia Development Agency, supports the country’s broader target of reaching 10,000 MW of installed power capacity by 2031. It comes as Zambia continues to face electricity shortages driven largely by prolonged droughts,… Read More Here
DRC and Zambia Emerge as Key Drivers of Global Copper Supply Amid Surging Demand 28 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

DRC and Zambia Emerge as Key Drivers of Global Copper Supply Amid Surging Demand

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DRC and Zambia Strengthen Global Copper Position as Rising Demand Reshapes Energy and Mining Markets The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia are reinforcing Africa’s strategic role in the global copper industry as rising demand for the metal reshapes the minerals and energy economy. According to a report by Visual Capitalist, the DRC ranks among the world’s top four countries in terms of copper reserves, making it the largest holder of copper resources in Africa. The country is also expanding its industrial footprint through new partnerships, including agreements… Read More Here
Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks 29 International Battery Metals Corporate News 

Keliber Lithium Project Faces Refinery Investment Decision Amid Price Volatility and EU Policy Talks

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Sibanye-Stillwater to Decide on €763m Keliber Lithium Refinery as Price Volatility and EU Support Shape Investment Outlook A final investment decision on the third phase of the €763 million Keliber lithium project in Finland the refinery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to CEO Richard Stewart. The decision will depend largely on clearer signals around long-term lithium pricing stability. Stewart made the remarks during the group’s International and Recycling Operations Capital Markets Day. He confirmed that construction of the Syväjärvi open-pit lithium mine has been completed on… Read More Here

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