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Kagem Renews ISO Certifications and Earns New Information Security Standard 21 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Press Release 

Kagem Renews ISO Certifications and Earns New Information Security Standard

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Last week, Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) successfully renewed its International Organisation for Standardisation certification in ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System), and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) after completing the standard audits required for renewal every three-year cycle. The International Organisation for Standardisation is a non-governmental group that develops and publishes quality standards for the production of goods that are sold internationally, providing common standards of safety, reliability, and quality. Speaking at the ceremony during the 9th National Conference on Occupational Health, Safety,… Read More Here
Zambia Commissions 15 New Solar Mini-Grids in Chadiza to Expand Rural Energy Access 22 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Commissions 15 New Solar Mini-Grids in Chadiza to Expand Rural Energy Access

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Zambia Launches 15 Solar Mini-Grids in Chadiza District, Boosting Clean Energy Access in Rural Communities The Government of the Republic of Zambia has commissioned 15 new solar mini-grids in Chadiza District, Eastern Province, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy for rural communities. The commissioning ceremony took place in Kumadzi Community, where Eastern Province Minister Peter Phiri delivered a keynote address on behalf of the Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote. With a combined generation capacity of 1,050 kilowatt peak (kWp), the mini-grids were developed… Read More Here
IMF Praises Zambia’s Economic Progress Under Extended Credit Facility Programme 23 Mining in Zambia Economy 

IMF Praises Zambia’s Economic Progress Under Extended Credit Facility Programme

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IMF Commends Zambia’s Economic Growth and Reform Efforts Following ECF Review Mission An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has concluded its visit to Zambia after assessing the country’s progress under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. The mission, led by Ms. Mercedes Vera Martin, met with government officials, private sector representatives, civil society organisations, and development partners between 22 October and 4 November 2025. In a statement issued at the end of the visit, Ms. Vera Martin described discussions with the Zambian authorities as “constructive and productive,” highlighting the government’s… Read More Here
Minister Kabuswe Commends Mingomba for Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Development 24 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Events & Expos 

Minister Kabuswe Commends Mingomba for Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Development

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Minister Kabuswe Applauds Mingomba Mine for Transforming Kawama, Highlights Local Content Breakthrough Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, has commended Mingomba Mining Limited for its commitment to responsible and inclusive development, citing the company’s investments in community infrastructure and supplier engagement as strong examples of modern, sustainable mining practice. Speaking during the Mingomba Service and Suppliers Fair in Chililabombwe, Hon. Kabuswe noted that the company’s initiatives in Kawama Township including the construction of a modern secondary school and improvements to local road access reflect a long-term vision… Read More Here
CMOC Reports $850 Million in Cobalt Sales Despite DRC Export Suspension 46 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

CMOC Reports $850 Million in Cobalt Sales Despite DRC Export Suspension

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CMOC Posts Strong Cobalt Sales in 2025 Despite DRC Export Ban Chinese mining giant CMOC Group Ltd reported cobalt sales of 6.2 billion yuan ($850 million) between January and September 2025, down just 7.8% year-on-year, despite a months-long suspension of exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The ban, in place from February 21 to October 15, affected all of CMOC’s cobalt operations, including its flagship Tenke Fungurume and Kisanfu mines. The embargo cut cobalt sales volumes by 36% to 51,027 tons, but higher global prices offset much of… Read More Here
Anglo American’s Collahuasi Mine to Resume Full Copper Production by 2027 47 Corporate News Copper International 

Anglo American’s Collahuasi Mine to Resume Full Copper Production by 2027

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Anglo American Expects Collahuasi Copper Output to Return to 600,000 Tons by 2027 Anglo American expects its flagship Collahuasi copper mine in Chile to return to normal output levels in 2027 after a period of lower-quality ore has constrained production and weighed on supply projections for next year. Collahuasi, jointly owned by Anglo American and Glencore (each holding 44%), is projected to produce about 600,000 metric tons of copper in 2027, according to Ruben Fernandes, Anglo American’s COO. The rebound is expected as mining shifts to richer ore areas and… Read More Here
DRDGOLD Names Henriette Hooijer as New CFO for 2026 48 Corporate News Gold International Mining Personality 

DRDGOLD Names Henriette Hooijer as New CFO for 2026

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DRDGOLD Announces CFO Transition: Riaan Davel to Step Down in 2026, Henriette Hooijer Appointed Successor JSE- and NYSE-listed gold producer DRDGOLD Limited (JSE: DRD) has announced a key leadership transition, confirming that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director Riaan Davel will step down from his roles with effect from 31 January 2026. The company further confirmed that Henriette Hooijer will officially assume the position of CFO from 1 February 2026, marking the next phase in DRDGOLD’s ongoing succession and transformation strategy. Smooth Succession Following Early Planning This announcement follows… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Delays Zambia Mine Acquisition After GMI Funding Fails to Arrive 49 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

Shuka Minerals Delays Zambia Mine Acquisition After GMI Funding Fails to Arrive

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Shuka Minerals Faces Further Delay in Zambia Acquisition as Financing Partner Misses Payment Deadline Aim- and AltX-listed Shuka Minerals has announced another delay in completing its planned acquisition of Leopard Exploration and Mining (LEM) and the Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia, citing late payment from its financing partner, Gathoni Muchai Investments (GMI). In a statement issued on November 3, Shuka said that despite written confirmation from GMI, the $1.35 million balance of the cash consideration due to the LEM vendors had not yet been received. GMI had initially advised that… Read More Here
Angola Rules Out State Funding for Endiama’s De Beers Stake Purchase 50 International Corporate News Diamond Mergers & Acquisitions 

Angola Rules Out State Funding for Endiama’s De Beers Stake Purchase

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Angola Rules Out Using National Budget to Fund Endiama’s Bid for De Beers Stake Angola will not use public funds to finance state-owned diamond company Endiama’s proposed acquisition of a stake in De Beers, Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa confirmed on Friday. Endiama has reportedly submitted a bid for a majority stake in De Beers, the diamond unit of Anglo American, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters on October 24. Initially, Angola had expressed interest in acquiring only a minority stake in De… Read More Here

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