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Vedanta Launches CopperTech Metals to Strengthen U.S. Copper Supply from Zambia 21 Mining in Zambia Copper Mining technology 

Vedanta Launches CopperTech Metals to Strengthen U.S. Copper Supply from Zambia

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Vedanta Launches CopperTech Metals to Boost America’s Copper Security with Konkola Mines in Zambia Vedanta Resources announced the launch of CopperTech Metals Inc., a U.S.-domiciled company dedicated to enhancing America’s copper supply security. The move comes as global demand for copper surges, driven by data center expansion, grid modernization, defense technologies, and industrial onshoring requirements. CopperTech Metals will own and operate the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia, one of the world’s highest-grade copper-producing assets, which also contains significant proven cobalt reserves. The company plans to build on the $3… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines to Receive First 50 MW of Clean Power from Inga II Hydroelectric Dam This November 22 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

Ivanhoe Mines to Receive First 50 MW of Clean Power from Inga II Hydroelectric Dam This November

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex to Tap 50 MW from Inga II Hydroelectric Dam — Key Step Toward Energy Independence by 2027 Ivanhoe Mines has announced that its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex will begin receiving an initial 50 megawatts (MW) of renewable power from the Inga II hydroelectric dam this November. The update was shared in the company’s third-quarter 2025 financial report, released on October 29, 2025. The new power supply will come from Turbine 5 at Inga II, which has a total capacity of 178 MW. The turbine has… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Advocates Innovation and Transparency at Sweden-Led Sustainability Forum 23 Mining in DRC 

DRC Minister of Mines Advocates Innovation and Transparency at Sweden-Led Sustainability Forum

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DRC Mining Minister Calls for Innovation, Cooperation, and Good Governance to Build a Sustainable Mining Future The National Minister of Mines participated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the Development Session on Sustainability in the Mining Sector, organized by the Embassy of Sweden at Espace Texaf Bilembo in Kinshasa. The event was held under the theme: “How Innovation, Responsibility and International Cooperation Are Influencing the Future of the Mining Sector.” This high-level forum brought together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, and international partners to discuss how to… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Highlights Mining Sector Progress at Glencore 2025 Conference 24 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Minister of Mines Highlights Mining Sector Progress at Glencore 2025 Conference

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DRC Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Praises Glencore’s Investments, Highlights $40 Billion in Sector Growth The National Minister of Mines, His Excellency Mr. Louis Watum Kabamba, joined Prime Minister Her Excellency Mrs. Judith Suminwa at the annual Glencore DRC 2025 conference. Held under the theme “Securing the Future: From Global Standards to Local Impact,” the conference brought together government officials, private sector representatives, and international partners to discuss sustainability, governance, and local impact in the mining sector. In his keynote address, Minister Kabamba commended Glencore for its continued presence in… Read More Here
Zambia Copper Exports and Earnings Decline in September 2025 25 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Copper Exports and Earnings Decline in September 2025

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Zambia Copper Exports and Earnings Drop in September 2025 Despite Rising Global Prices Zambia’s copper industry recorded a significant drop in export earnings and volumes in September 2025, according to the latest Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) monthly trade briefing. Refined copper earnings fell 11%, from K 17.8 billion in August to K 15.9 billion in September, while export volumes dropped 15.1%, from 78.1 thousand metric tonnes to 66.3 thousand tonnes. This decline came despite rising global copper prices, highlighting potential production challenges within Zambia’s mining sector. Copper remains Zambia’s most important export,… Read More Here
Chinese-Backed R2.5 Billion Steel Plant Set to Boost South Africa’s Long-Steel Production 26 International 

Chinese-Backed R2.5 Billion Steel Plant Set to Boost South Africa’s Long-Steel Production

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New R2.5 Billion Chinese-Funded Steel Mill Near Nigel Targets 600,000 Tonnes Annual Production Amid South Africa Market Challenges A new steel plant being developed by Chung Fung Metal near Nigel, Gauteng, has received backing from Chinese investors and is valued at approximately R2.5 billion. The facility is designed to produce around 600,000 tonnes of long-steel products annually, using modern electric-arc-furnace (EAF) technology. The project comes at a challenging time for South Africa’s steel industry, which has faced multiple plant closures, high production costs, import competition, and weak domestic demand. Despite… Read More Here
IRH, Delfin LNG and Vitol Forge 20-Year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement 27 International Corporate News Oil & Gas Press Release 

IRH, Delfin LNG and Vitol Forge 20-Year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement

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International Resources Holding RSC Ltd. (IRH), a leading mine-to-market platform and subsidiary of ePointZero, has signed a 20-year Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Delfin LNG LLC (Delfin) and Vitol Inc. (Vitol) for the purchase and sale of 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Delfin’s export facility in the United States. Under the agreement, Delfin LNG, a leading U.S.-based export infrastructure company, will supply LNG on a free-on-board (FOB) basis to Vitol, one of the world’s largest independent energy traders, which will act as the… Read More Here
Newmont Reportedly Exploring Takeover of Barrick’s Nevada Gold Mines 28 International Corporate News Gold 

Newmont Reportedly Exploring Takeover of Barrick’s Nevada Gold Mines

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Newmont Weighs Bid for Barrick’s Nevada Gold Mines in Potential Industry-Shaping Deal Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold producer, is reportedly exploring a potential deal to acquire full control of Barrick Gold’s Nevada operations, according to Bloomberg. The move could mark one of the most significant gold-sector transactions in years, potentially reshaping the balance of power within the global mining industry. Why It Matters The Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) complex — the world’s largest gold mining operation is currently a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (which operates and holds… Read More Here
Zambia Launches Western Corridor Transformation Project to Boost Regional Trade and Infrastructure 29 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

Zambia Launches Western Corridor Transformation Project to Boost Regional Trade and Infrastructure

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President Hichilema Officiates Groundbreaking of Western Corridor Road Project to Unlock Zambia’s Economic Potential His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of the Western Corridor Transformation Project, marking the official start of a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative with Western Corridor Limited (WCL). The SPV is jointly owned by BeefCo Limited and First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Limited. The ceremony, held in Kasempa, was attended by senior government officials, including Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Mr. Chipoka Mulenga,… Read More Here
DRC Minister Suspends Congo Dongfang Mining After Effluent Spill in Lubumbashi 30 Mining in DRC Tailings 

DRC Minister Suspends Congo Dongfang Mining After Effluent Spill in Lubumbashi

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DR Congo Suspends CDM Mining Operations Following Major Environmental Incident in Lubumbashi On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2 a.m., the National Minister of Mines, His Excellency Louis Watum Kabamba, arrived in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, to assess a major environmental incident at the Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) site. Initial reports indicated that an overflow of industrial effluent from a discharge basin affected several nearby neighborhoods, raising serious concerns about public safety and environmental protection. On-site inspections revealed significant shortcomings: the CDM discharge basin failed to meet international standards, lacking proper… Read More Here

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