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Glencore’s South African Ferrochrome Operations at Risk Amid Electricity Tariff Dispute 1 International Corporate News 

Glencore’s South African Ferrochrome Operations at Risk Amid Electricity Tariff Dispute

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Glencore Faces Uncertainty in South Africa as Ferrochrome Plants Struggle With High Power Costs Glencore’s ferrochrome operations in South Africa face growing uncertainty as the company signals it may withdraw from negotiations with the government over a proposed discounted electricity package. Without lower power costs, the multinational warns, its loss-making smelters cannot remain viable, putting thousands of jobs at risk. On February 27, Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, offered steeply discounted rates to the country’s two largest ferrochrome producers, including Glencore, in an effort to keep the plants operational.… Read More Here
CKM eMagazine March-April 2026 Edition (PDF FORMAT) 2 CKM eMagazine 

CKM eMagazine March-April 2026 Edition (PDF FORMAT)

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Just in case you have not yet received the March-April 2026 Edition of the CKM eMagazine, Here’s your free copy and don’t forget to share with your colleagues who might also benefit immensely from the quality content, industry insights and professional information provided in this special edition. “BE VISIBLE TO THE RIGHT AUDIENCE” The CKM eMagazine is massively and mostly distributed digitally, reaching top decision makers in all major mining houses in Zambia and the DRC. We have over 170,000 followers on LinkedIn with over 95,000 CKM Newsletter subscribers with over 1,000,000 organic impressions per month. Note that the next edition which… Read More Here
Middle East Tensions Disrupt Zimbabwe’s Gold Exports 3 International Economy Gold 

Middle East Tensions Disrupt Zimbabwe’s Gold Exports

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Zimbabwe Faces Gold Export Challenges as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Shipping Routes Zimbabwe is facing growing challenges in exporting its gold due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, a situation similar to Ghana’s recent logistical difficulties. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a key destination for Zimbabwe’s gold shipments, accounted for 45% of the country’s total gold export revenues last year. The regional conflict has disrupted both air and maritime routes. Major shipping lines, including Maersk, have suspended operations through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing vessels to reroute around the… Read More Here
EGC and Mercuria Partner to Transform Kasulo into Benchmark for Responsible Cobalt Mining 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

EGC and Mercuria Partner to Transform Kasulo into Benchmark for Responsible Cobalt Mining

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EGC and Mercuria Sign Deal to Transform Kasulo into Global Benchmark for Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DR Congo Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Mercuria Energy Trading have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the formalization and development of the Kasulo artisanal mining site in Kolwezi, alongside efforts to strengthen the associated cobalt supply chain. The agreement aims to establish what the partners describe as a “gold standard” model for artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), positioning the Kasulo site as an international benchmark for transparency, sustainability,… Read More Here
Zambia Offers 10-Year Tax Holiday to Attract Foreign Investment in Mining and Energy 5 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

Zambia Offers 10-Year Tax Holiday to Attract Foreign Investment in Mining and Energy

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Zambia Targets Foreign Investors with 10-Year Tax Incentive to Boost Mining, Energy, and Copper Production to 3 Million Tonnes by 2031 Zambia is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment by offering a 10-year tax holiday to companies establishing operations in the country’s multi-facility economic zones, a move aimed at accelerating industrial growth and job creation. Speaking at the Finland Business Forum in Lusaka, Albert Halwampa outlined the country’s priority investment sectors, highlighting mining and energy as critical pillars of Zambia’s economic transformation strategy. He emphasized that attracting capital into… Read More Here
Reopened Mines Power Economic Recovery in Zambia’s Copperbelt 6 Mining in Zambia 

Reopened Mines Power Economic Recovery in Zambia’s Copperbelt

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Zambia Revives Closed Mines to Boost Copperbelt Economy, Jobs, and Mining Investment The government of Zambia says the mining sector is playing a central role in the country’s economic recovery, with significant progress made over the past five years to restore the Copperbelt as one of Africa’s leading mining regions. Authorities attribute the turnaround to the successful reopening of previously closed mines, a move that has revitalized local economies, created employment opportunities, and improved livelihoods across mining communities. The renewed activity has strengthened the province’s position as a cornerstone of… Read More Here
New WearCheck agent in East Africa 7 Sponsored Content International 

New WearCheck agent in East Africa

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Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company, Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES), to bring an extensive range of reliability solutions to customers in East Africa. National sales manager for WearCheck, Juliane de Beer, says the partnership is already operational, with TES/WearCheck customers in Tanzania benefiting from the combined service offering. ‘ Through TES, we can now extend WearCheck’s specialist services into a whole new part of East Africa, which complements our WearCheck branch in Mozambique’. While TES provides local expertise in Tanzania, samples are… Read More Here
Barrick Slows Reko Diq Development as Security Risks Extend Project Review 8 International Corporate News Gold 

Barrick Slows Reko Diq Development as Security Risks Extend Project Review

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Barrick Delays $5.6 Billion Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project in Pakistan Amid Rising Regional Security Concerns Barrick Mining Corporation (TSX: ABX, NYSE: B) has announced plans to slow development of the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and extend its project review period, citing heightened regional security risks linked to tensions in the Middle East. The decision, first reported by the Financial Times, introduces additional uncertainty around the timeline for one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits. Barrick’s shares traded slightly lower following the announcement, moving within a… Read More Here
DRC and China Sign Strategic Minerals Cooperation Pact to Boost Mining Value and Industrialization 9 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC and China Sign Strategic Minerals Cooperation Pact to Boost Mining Value and Industrialization

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DRC–China Mining Deal Targets Duty-Free Exports, Local Processing, and $28.9 Billion Iron Corridor Development The Democratic Republic of Congo and China have advanced their strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on geology and mineral resources in Beijing on March 26. The agreement forms part of broader efforts to deepen economic cooperation and maximize value creation in the Congolese mining sector. The MoU was signed by the Congolese Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, and China’s Minister of Natural Resources, Guan Zhi’ou, in the presence of senior officials… Read More Here
DRC Revokes AVZ Minerals’ 79-Block Lithium Exploration Permit Amid Ongoing Regulatory Disputes 10 Corporate News Exploration Lithium Mining in DRC 

DRC Revokes AVZ Minerals’ 79-Block Lithium Exploration Permit Amid Ongoing Regulatory Disputes

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DRC Cancels AVZ Minerals’ Lithium Permit in Manono Extension Project, Highlighting Rising Regulatory Risks for Foreign Miners The Democratic Republic of Congo has revoked a 79-block lithium exploration permit held by the Congolese subsidiary of Australian mining firm AVZ Minerals. The Mining Registry (CAMI) issued the forfeiture order on March 19, 2026, citing non-payment of annual surface fees for permit PR 4029, located in the Manono territory of Tanganyika province. Under Congolese mining law, AVZ has 30 days to appeal the decision. PR 4029 is part of AVZ’s Manono Extension… Read More Here

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