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ZCCM-IH Eyes Copper Trading Expansion to Capture More Value from Zambia’s Mineral Wealth 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Investment News 

ZCCM-IH Eyes Copper Trading Expansion to Capture More Value from Zambia’s Mineral Wealth

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ZCCM-IH Plans Entry Into Copper Trading as Zambia Seeks Greater Returns from Growing Copper Production ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) is exploring a strategic move into copper trading as part of a broader effort to increase Zambia’s participation in the mineral value chain and capture a larger share of revenues generated by the country’s copper industry. Speaking at the Financial Times Metals and Mining Summit in London, Phesto Musonda, Chairperson of ZCCM-IH, outlined the company’s ambition to move beyond its traditional role as an investor in mining assets and become… Read More Here
ZRA Reduces 2027 Kariba Dam Water Allocation to 23 Billion Cubic Metres Amid El Niño Concerns 2 Hydro power plant Mining in Zambia 

ZRA Reduces 2027 Kariba Dam Water Allocation to 23 Billion Cubic Metres Amid El Niño Concerns

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Kariba Dam Water Allocation Cut by 36% for 2027 as El Niño Threatens Regional Power Supply The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has significantly reduced water allocations for power generation at Lake Kariba in 2027, citing forecasts of below-normal rainfall and intensifying El Niño conditions that could place renewed pressure on the region’s electricity supply. The Authority has approved a combined allocation of 23 billion cubic metres (BCM) of water for hydropower generation next year, representing a sharp decline from the 36 BCM allocated for 2026. The allocation will be shared… Read More Here
Zambia Joins Regional Alliance to Accelerate Mining Investment and Mineral Value Addition 3 Mining in Zambia Economy Investment News 

Zambia Joins Regional Alliance to Accelerate Mining Investment and Mineral Value Addition

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Zambia Partners with Seven African Countries to Strengthen Mining Investment, Beneficiation and Regional Value Chains Zambia has joined a coalition of seven African nations in a new initiative aimed at attracting mining investment, advancing mineral beneficiation and strengthening regional value chains across the continent. The partnership reflects a growing recognition among African resource-producing countries that greater collaboration is needed to maximise the economic benefits of the continent’s vast mineral wealth. Rather than exporting raw minerals, participating countries are seeking to promote local processing, manufacturing and industrial development that can create… Read More Here
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Glencore Secures Key Approval for US$4 Billion MARA Copper Project in Argentina

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Glencore Advances US$4 Billion MARA Copper Project as Argentina Grants Strategic Investment Approval Glencore has reached a major milestone in its copper growth strategy after securing approval for its MARA (Minera Agua Rica-Alumbrera) project under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), paving the way for one of Latin America’s largest undeveloped copper projects. The approval provides the long-term fiscal and regulatory certainty required to advance the approximately US$4 billion project and reinforces Argentina’s growing position as a strategic destination for global mining investment. The MARA project combines the vast Agua… Read More Here
DRC Copper Enters US Strategic Minerals Reserve as Mercuria Delivers First Project Vault Shipment 4 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

DRC Copper Enters US Strategic Minerals Reserve as Mercuria Delivers First Project Vault Shipment

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Mercuria Ships 12,000 Tonnes of Congolese Copper to US Strategic Minerals Stockpile Under Project Vault Copper produced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially entered the United States’ strategic minerals reserve, marking a significant milestone in Washington’s efforts to secure critical raw material supplies and reduce dependence on Chinese-controlled supply chains. Global commodities trader Mercuria confirmed that it delivered 12,000 tonnes of Congolese copper to the US government’s Project Vault initiative during the week of October 12, making it one of the first publicly disclosed copper shipments to… Read More Here
Chemaf Backs DRC-US Minerals Partnership as Mutoshi Restart Gains Momentum 5 Mining in DRC Corporate News Critical Minerals 

Chemaf Backs DRC-US Minerals Partnership as Mutoshi Restart Gains Momentum

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Chemaf Targets 2027 Mutoshi Production Restart as DRC-US Critical Minerals Partnership Advances Chemaf has welcomed the creation of a new DRC-US strategic minerals task force, describing it as an important step toward strengthening cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States in the development of critical mineral supply chains. The announcement comes as the copper and cobalt producer accelerates efforts to bring its flagship Mutoshi project back into production under its new ownership structure, led by US-based Virtus Minerals in partnership with India’s Lloyds Metals & Energy.… Read More Here
Five Congolese Cities Selected for Strategic MSME Study Linked to Lobito Corridor 6 Mining in DRC Economy Transport and Logistics 

Five Congolese Cities Selected for Strategic MSME Study Linked to Lobito Corridor

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Target SARL Begins Comprehensive SME Ecosystem Study Across Key Cities in the Lobito Corridor A major study aimed at strengthening the business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises along the rapidly developing Lobito Corridor has been launched in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as stakeholders seek to maximize the economic opportunities created by one of Africa’s most important infrastructure and trade routes. Research and consulting firm Target SARL, represented by Project Manager Saleh Sikofu, officially launched the prospective study in Lubumbashi on October 15, 2026.  The initiative will focus on… Read More Here
DRC Establishes National Power Dispatch Centre to Strengthen Grid Stability and Energy Efficiency 7 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

DRC Establishes National Power Dispatch Centre to Strengthen Grid Stability and Energy Efficiency

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DRC Launches National Dispatch Service to Improve Electricity Management and Support Industrial Growth The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a significant step toward modernising its electricity sector with the creation of a National Dispatch Service (SND), a new public institution tasked with improving the management, coordination and reliability of the country’s power network. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Hydroelectric Resources and Electricity, forms part of broader efforts to strengthen electricity supply, optimise energy flows and improve the performance of the national grid. The reform is being… Read More Here
Gemfields Returns to Strong Profitability as Kagem Emerald Mine Drives Revenue Growth 8 Gemstones Corporate News Mining in Zambia 

Gemfields Returns to Strong Profitability as Kagem Emerald Mine Drives Revenue Growth

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Gemfields Revenue Surges 65% as Kagem Emerald Mine Boosts Production and Auction Performance Gemfields Group Limited delivered a significantly improved operating performance in the first half of 2026, driven by strong gemstone auction results, rising production at Zambia’s Kagem Emerald Mine, and sustained global demand for high-quality coloured gemstones. The gemstone producer, which holds a 75% stake in Kagem, reported revenue of US$106 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, representing a 65% increase from US$64.2 million recorded during the same period in 2025. The company’s earnings before… Read More Here
CEC Reports Robust First-Half Results as Regional Expansion and Clean Energy Investments Gather Momentum 9 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

CEC Reports Robust First-Half Results as Regional Expansion and Clean Energy Investments Gather Momentum

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Copperbelt Energy Corporation Reports US$61.6 Million Profit and US$61 Million Dividend in Strong H1 2026 Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) showcased its financial strength, regional growth ambitions and renewable energy strategy during its 2026 Open Day, which attracted more than 800 shareholders and stakeholders both in person and online. Held at the InterContinental Hotel, the annual event provided investors with an opportunity to engage directly with the company’s leadership on financial performance, strategic priorities and long-term growth plans across Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). One of the key… Read More Here

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