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Zambia and Angola Strengthen Bilateral Ties to Boost Trade, Security, and Regional Integration 21 Mining in Zambia Angola Governance 

Zambia and Angola Strengthen Bilateral Ties to Boost Trade, Security, and Regional Integration

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Zambia, Angola Deepen Bilateral Cooperation for Shared Development Zambia and Angola have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, infrastructure development, defence, and regional integration. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, delivered a special message from President Hakainde Hichilema to Angolan President João Lourenço during a visit to Luanda. The message underscored Zambia’s desire to deepen collaboration with Angola in advancing mutual economic growth and regional stability. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Haimbe said the engagement focused on expanding cooperation in… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH to Establish Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula to Strengthen Zambia’s Mineral Value Chain 22 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals 

ZCCM-IH to Establish Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula to Strengthen Zambia’s Mineral Value Chain

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ZCCM-IH to Open Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula Province to Boost Formal Trade and Local Value Creation ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced plans to establish manganese buying centres in Luapula Province as part of a broader strategy to improve transparency, efficiency, and value creation in Zambia’s mining sector. The initiative is designed to enable small-scale miners to sell their manganese through a formal, structured process. The buying centres will serve as collection and aggregation points, helping miners access fair market prices while ensuring that production meets national and… Read More Here
MMG Reports Rising Copper Losses from Informal Mining at Las Bambas Site in Peru 23 International Copper Corporate News 

MMG Reports Rising Copper Losses from Informal Mining at Las Bambas Site in Peru

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MMG Raises Estimate of Copper Lost to Informal Mining at Peru’s Las Bambas to 90,000 Tons Chinese-owned MMG Ltd. has increased its estimate of copper extracted by informal miners within its Las Bambas concession in Peru, revealing escalating challenges at one of the world’s largest copper operations. According to the company’s latest disclosures and responses to Bloomberg, an estimated 90,000 metric tons of copper have been removed over the past 15 years from land designated for MMG’s next open pit, known as Sulfobamba. This marks a rise from a previous… Read More Here
Africa Finance Corp to Launch Bids for Zambia-Angola Railway Linking Copper Mines to Lobito Port 24 Mining in Zambia Copper Infrastructural Development Transport and Logistics 

Africa Finance Corp to Launch Bids for Zambia-Angola Railway Linking Copper Mines to Lobito Port

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New Zambia-Angola Railway to Boost Copper Exports and Create Jobs, Says Africa Finance Corp The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) plans to issue bids in the coming months for the construction of a new railway connecting Zambia’s copper-rich region to the Angolan port of Lobito, a move set to strengthen regional trade and infrastructure. According to Samaila Zubairu, AFC President, the tender will be divided into three parts, covering: Construction of rail links in Zambia, Construction of rail links in Angola, and Provision of rolling stock and railway systems. Groundbreaking for… Read More Here
Chengtun Mining Acquires Loncor Gold for C$261M, Secures Strategic Adumbi Gold Deposit in DRC 25 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

Chengtun Mining Acquires Loncor Gold for C$261M, Secures Strategic Adumbi Gold Deposit in DRC

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Chengtun Mining Expands into Gold with Acquisition of Loncor Gold and Adumbi Deposit Chengtun Mining, a Chinese mining group, has agreed to acquire Canadian gold exploration company Loncor Gold in an all-cash deal valued at C$261 million (approximately $186 million), gaining control of the Adumbi gold deposit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The definitive arrangement agreement, announced on October 14, 2025, sets the purchase price at C$1.38 per Loncor share, representing a 33% premium over Loncor’s 30-day volume-weighted average price and a 16% premium to its TSX closing… Read More Here
Zambia Launches Kansanshi Mining Accelerator to Empower MSMEs and Drive Economic Growth 26 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Launches Kansanshi Mining Accelerator to Empower MSMEs and Drive Economic Growth

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Minister Elias Mubanga Highlights Kansanshi Mining Accelerator’s Role in Strengthening Zambian MSMEs The Government of Zambia, in collaboration with Kansanshi Mining Plc and First Quantum Minerals (FQM), officially launched the first-ever Pitch Day for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Kansanshi Mining Accelerator Programme. The event, held at the Solwezi Royal Hotel, provided a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase innovative business ideas to potential investors and financial institutions. Delivering the keynote address, Hon. Eng. Elias Mubanga, MP, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, emphasized the critical role… Read More Here
Olivier Binyingo Reaffirms KAMOA Copper’s Commitment to Economic Growth and Sustainable Development 27 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining Personality 

Olivier Binyingo Reaffirms KAMOA Copper’s Commitment to Economic Growth and Sustainable Development

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Olivier Binyingo Showcases Kamoa Copper’s Role as a Catalyst for Sustainable Growth in the DRC Olivier Binyingo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KAMOA Copper SA and Vice President of Ivanhoe Mines for the DRC and Strategic Projects, underscored the company’s strategic vision and its major contribution to the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining industry. Speaking at a recent event, Binyingo described Kamoa-Kakula as a long-term mining venture, representing over USD 6 billion in investment over the past six years — a financial commitment that… Read More Here
DRC Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Strengthens IMF Partnership to Sustain Economic Reforms and Fiscal Stability 28 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Strengthens IMF Partnership to Sustain Economic Reforms and Fiscal Stability

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Doudou Fwamba and IMF Deputy Chief Kenji Okamura Discuss DRC’s Fiscal Discipline and Economic Resilience On the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi held a high-level meeting with IMF Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura. The discussions were also attended by the Deputy Minister of the Budget and the Governor of the Central Bank of Congo. At the heart of the exchange were the DRC’s macroeconomic performance, fiscal discipline,… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Showcases DRC’s Mining Ambitions at U.S.-DRC Economic Forum in Washington 29 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Showcases DRC’s Mining Ambitions at U.S.-DRC Economic Forum in Washington

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Louis Kabamba Watum Showcases DRC’s Mining Ambitions at U.S.-DRC Economic Forum in Washington The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) made a strong impression in Washington during the U.S.-DRC Economic Forum, where Minister of Mines Louis Kabamba Watum led a series of high-level meetings with major American industrial and financial stakeholders. The discussions underscored Kinshasa’s determination to attract investment for local mineral processing and to strengthen partnerships supporting the country’s economic diversification. Officially opened by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, the forum brought together investors, financial institutions, and senior government officials… Read More Here
DRC Mining Minister Defines What Qualifies as Mine Development and Construction Work 30 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mining Minister Defines What Qualifies as Mine Development and Construction Work

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Louis Watum Clarifies the Definition of Development and Construction Works in the DRC Mining Sector On September 8, 2025, the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, signed a decree specifying the types of activities considered as “development and construction works” under mining exploitation rights and permanent quarry operation permits in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Until now, the Mining Code and its Regulations required mining and quarry rights holders to prove the start of operations within specific time limits — one year for exploration permits and one to three years… Read More Here

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