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KoBold Metals Advances DRC Copper Exploration with First Core Drilling at South Pedicle Project 1 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News New Mining Projects 

KoBold Metals Advances DRC Copper Exploration with First Core Drilling at South Pedicle Project

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KoBold Metals Begins Core Drilling at South Pedicle Copper Project in DRC, Marking Major Exploration Milestone KoBold Metals has reached a significant milestone in its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) exploration programme after successfully completing the first metre of core drilling at its South Pedicle copper project, marking the transition from surface exploration to direct subsurface investigation. The company confirmed that drilling operations commenced safely within the highly prospective South Pedicle Basin, an area that has attracted growing interest from copper explorers due to its geological potential. The start of… Read More Here
Zambia Tightens Mining Pollution Enforcement as Push Grows for Sustainable Copper Sector Expansion 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Tightens Mining Pollution Enforcement as Push Grows for Sustainable Copper Sector Expansion

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Zambia Strengthens Mining Regulation and Environmental Oversight Amid Drive for 3 Million Tonnes of Copper Production The Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) has pledged to intensify enforcement against mining-related pollution as concerns grow over environmental degradation linked to mining activities in parts of Zambia, including Mpika District in Muchinga Province. MRC Executive Director Tom Hara said the commission is working closely with the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) and security agencies to ensure mining operators comply with environmental and mining regulations. “We are committed to ensuring that pollution is prevented and… Read More Here
Bank of Zambia Builds Yuan and Gold Reserves as Foreign Assets Reach Strong Levels 3 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Bank of Zambia Builds Yuan and Gold Reserves as Foreign Assets Reach Strong Levels

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Bank of Zambia Holds US$191 Million in Yuan Reserves While Expanding Gold Holdings and Strengthening Foreign Exchange Buffers The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has accumulated approximately CNY1.3 billion (US$191 million) in Chinese yuan reserves, marking a significant step in the central bank’s strategy to diversify its foreign exchange holdings and strengthen the country’s external financial position. The development follows Zambia’s decision to begin accepting payments in Chinese yuan, also known as the renminbi (RMB), from mining companies operating in the country. Zambia became the first nation to publicly confirm the… Read More Here
Kopano Copper Mine Intensifies Exploration Drive to Unlock New Resources and Extend Mine Life 4 International Copper Corporate News 

Kopano Copper Mine Intensifies Exploration Drive to Unlock New Resources and Extend Mine Life

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Kopano Copper Mine Launches Advanced Airborne Survey to Expand Copper Resources in Botswana MP Mining, the owner and operator of Botswana’s Kopano Copper Mine, has stepped up its exploration programme as it seeks to identify new copper resources and extend the life of the operation. The company has launched a high-resolution helicopter-borne electromagnetic and magnetic survey across its Kopano mining licences, marking a key phase in its strategy to grow the mine’s resource base and support future production expansion. The survey is being carried out by New Resolution Geophysics (NRG™)… Read More Here
Botswana and Madagascar Deepen Ties as Mining Emerges as Strategic Growth Opportunity 5 International 

Botswana and Madagascar Deepen Ties as Mining Emerges as Strategic Growth Opportunity

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Botswana and Madagascar Look to Expand Mining Cooperation and Bilateral Trade Botswana and Madagascar are seeking to strengthen economic ties, with mining emerging as a key sector that could drive greater trade, investment and long-term cooperation between the two nations. Speaking during renewed bilateral engagements, Botswana President Duma Boko reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening relations with Madagascar. He identified mining, tourism, agriculture, trade, energy and infrastructure as priority sectors for enhanced collaboration and investment. In a move aimed at improving business and people-to-people connectivity, President Boko also announced the… Read More Here
Trafigura Strengthens Zambia Focus with Appointment of New Executive Director 6 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Mining Personality 

Trafigura Strengthens Zambia Focus with Appointment of New Executive Director

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Trafigura Appoints New Executive Director in Zambia to Advance Mining and Energy Investments Global commodities trader Trafigura has appointed a new executive director for its Zambian operations, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to one of Africa’s most important mining jurisdictions. The appointment comes at a time when Zambia is pursuing ambitious plans to expand copper production and attract increased investment into its mining and energy sectors. By strengthening its leadership team in the country, Trafigura aims to deepen its engagement with industry stakeholders and support the growth of Zambia’s resource… Read More Here
Ethiopia Opens First Gold Refinery in Bid to Become Regional Precious Metals Hub 7 International Gold 

Ethiopia Opens First Gold Refinery in Bid to Become Regional Precious Metals Hub

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Ethiopia Launches First Gold Refinery with $50 Million Investment to Boost Gold Processing and Regional Trade Ethiopia has officially launched its first gold refinery, marking a significant milestone in the country’s mining sector and its ambition to become a leading precious metals processing hub in East Africa. The new facility was established through a $50 million joint venture and is expected to strengthen Ethiopia’s position in the regional gold value chain. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the project, describing it as a strategic investment designed to increase local value addition… Read More Here
Imbono and University of Cape Town Partner to Advance Future-Ready 8 International Events & Expos Sponsored Content 

Imbono and University of Cape Town Partner to Advance Future-Ready

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Partnership combines academic research with real-world experience to develop practical tool to improve infrastructure resilience across emerging markets Dubai, UAE / Cape Town, South Africa: Imbono, an operational platform focused on infrastructure and critical logistics across emerging markets, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Abu Dhabi University (ADU), have signed a three-year academic partnership to develop a framework for assessing and improving the resilience of infrastructure across Sub-Saharan Africa. Infrastructure development is essential to long-term economic growth in Africa with an estimated US$181bn to US$221bn required annually just to… Read More Here
Glencore Expects Strong Investor Demand for Australian Listing as Electrification Boosts Copper Outlook 9 International Coal Copper Corporate News Nickel Zinc 

Glencore Expects Strong Investor Demand for Australian Listing as Electrification Boosts Copper Outlook

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Glencore Targets ASX 200 Inclusion as Copper Demand Drives Interest in Australian Listing Glencore expects strong investor demand for its Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listing, driven by growing interest in copper and the global shift towards electrification, Chief Executive Officer Gary Nagle said ahead of the company’s market debut on 14 October 2026. The Swiss-based mining and commodities trading group has attracted interest from prospective investors, including existing shareholders whose investment mandates restrict them from buying shares listed on overseas exchanges. Speaking to reporters on 9 October, Nagle said the… Read More Here
DRC Urges Stronger Regional Cooperation to Improve Great Lakes Mining Governance 10 Mining in DRC Governance Mining in Zambia 

DRC Urges Stronger Regional Cooperation to Improve Great Lakes Mining Governance

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Calls for Concrete Action on Regional Mineral Governance The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called on member states of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) to translate their commitments on mineral governance into concrete, measurable actions to improve transparency, strengthen supply chain controls and combat illicit mineral trade. The call was made by DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba during the 10th Meeting of ICGLR Ministers in Charge of Mines, held in Lusaka, Zambia, on 12 October 2026. Watum… Read More Here

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