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DRC Strengthens Mining Partnerships with Vietnamese Investment Group Vingroup

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Sector: Minister of Mines Meets Vingroup to Discuss Strategic Iron Ore Investments His Excellency Mr. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), received in audience on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of Vingroup, a major Vietnamese conglomerate expressing strong interest in investing in the Congolese mining sector. Discussions focused primarily on large-scale, structuring projects in the iron ore sector, to be developed in partnership with the Congolese Government. These projects aim to promote value creation and generate sustainable… Read More Here

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Kiyona Energy Drives Zambia’s Solar Transition with Major Projects in Lusaka

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Constance

Kiyona Energy Advances Zambia’s 1,000MW Solar Target with New Lusaka Projects Kiyona Energy Limited, a subsidiary of ZESCO, is leading a major solar energy initiative in Lusaka, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s ambition to generate 1,000 megawatts of solar electricity nationwide. At the Natural Resources Development College (NRDC) in Lusaka, the steady activity of excavators clearing a designated site signals the development of a 20MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The project occupies a 20-hectare parcel of land provided by the Ministry of Agriculture through NRDC. Speaking at the site,… Read More Here

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ZDA Records USD 14.71 Billion in Actualised Investments Since 2021

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Constance

Zambia Attracts USD 14.71 Billion in Actualised Investments Since 2021 – ZDA The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has recorded USD 14.71 billion in actualised investments from 2021 to date, reflecting a significant conversion of pledged projects into tangible economic activity across key sectors of the economy. Speaking during the ZDA End-of-Year Media Briefing, Director General Albert Halwampa disclosed that the figure is based on confirmed responses from 779 companies out of 2,065 firms holding ZDA investment licences. Collectively, these licensed companies had committed investments amounting to USD 89.31 billion. Mr… Read More Here

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Zambia and Zimbabwe Deepen Energy Cooperation to Strengthen Power Security and Regional Integration

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Constance

Zambia and Zimbabwe Advance Joint Power Projects to Boost Energy Security and Regional Electricity Trade Zambia and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strategic power generation and transmission investments aimed at strengthening energy security, improving system resilience and deepening regional integration. Zambia’s Minister of Energy and Chairperson of the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) Council of Ministers, Mr Makozo Chikote, MP, said the two countries were intensifying collaboration on key energy infrastructure projects in response to climate-related challenges that have adversely affected hydropower generation at the Kariba Complex. Mr Chikote… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Mining Sector Consolidates Growth and Restores Confidence in 2025

December 30, 2025January 5, 2026 Constance

Zambia Mining Industry Shows Strong Recovery in 2025 as Copper Output, Investment and Confidence Rise Zambia’s mining sector delivered a solid and stabilising performance in 2025, reaffirming its role as the backbone of the national economy and a key driver of export earnings, fiscal revenues and foreign exchange inflows. The year was marked by a recovery in copper production, supported by the stabilisation and recapitalisation of several major mining assets, alongside the steady implementation of expansion programmes across the Copperbelt and North-Western Province. This operational improvement coincided with favourable global… Read More Here

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DRC Govt Defines 2026 Strategic Roadmap to Modernize the Mining Sector

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Constance

DRC Mining Sector Reform: Government Sets 2026 Priorities and Accelerates Digital Transformation The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum, chaired a strategic planning meeting this week with Directors General of public services and agencies operating under his ministry, in the presence of the Secretary General for Mines. The meeting aimed to define priority actions for 2026 to revitalize the mining sector—one of the main pillars of the Congolese economy, yet one that continues to face significant structural challenges. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mines, the discussions focused on… Read More Here

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KCM Reinforces Commitment to Integrity at CEO Integrity Forum

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Constance

KCM Showcased Asset Protection Drive at CEO Integrity Forum to Promote Integrity and Responsible Mining Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc showcased its ongoing “Protect Our Assets” initiative during the CEO Integrity Forum held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. The initiative highlighted KCM’s commitment to operational integrity, accountability, and responsible mining. It emphasized the company’s efforts to encourage employees to actively safeguard its assets in support of sustainable mining practices, long-term value creation, and national economic growth. Speaking during a tour of the KCM exhibition stand, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer… Read More Here

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Luanshya Copper Mine Poised for Revival After CNMC Completes Dewatering of 28 Shaft

December 28, 2025December 29, 2025 Constance

CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine Completes Dewatering, Sets Stage for Production Restart CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine has successfully completed the dewatering of the flooded 28 Shaft, removing approximately 170 million cubic metres of water and marking a major milestone toward the resumption of mining activities. Following the completion of the dewatering process, the mine is expected to restart operations on a gradual basis, with full-scale production targeted for August 2026. Luanshya District Commissioner Paul Malele confirmed the development, noting that only minor works remain before underground mining can resume. These include… Read More Here

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China Launches First High-Capacity All-Solid-State Battery Production Line

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Constance

China Advances Electric Vehicle Technology with Breakthrough All-Solid-State Battery Production China has completed construction of its first high-capacity all-solid-state battery production line, marking a significant milestone toward the commercialization of next-generation battery technology widely regarded as critical to the future of electric vehicles. The production line was developed by state-owned automaker GAC Group and is currently undergoing small-scale trial production. It is the first facility in China capable of manufacturing automotive-grade all-solid-state batteries with capacities exceeding 60 amp-hours. All-solid-state batteries differ from conventional lithium-ion batteries by replacing liquid electrolytes with… Read More Here

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