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Lobito Corridor Project: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead 1 Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Corridor Project: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

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Lobito Corridor Project: DRC Pushes for Funding and Skills Development to Boost Regional Trade The Lobito Corridor project, an initiative championed by former U.S. President Joe Biden, aims to construct a railway connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Angola to the port of Lobito. Beyond exporting strategic minerals to the United States, the project seeks to open up Central Africa and strengthen regional trade. Although last September European Union and U.S. experts presented the results of feasibility studies in Kinshasa — particularly regarding the economic model —… Read More Here
Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Events & Expos 

Paul Kabuswe Advocates for Mining Partnerships to Elevate Zambia as a Regional Value-Addition Hub

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Minister Paul Kabuswe Urges Mining Industry to Transform Zambia into a Regional Value-Addition Hub Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, has urged industry leaders and investors to transform dialogue into actionable projects that will elevate Zambia from a mining country into a regional hub for value addition. Speaking at a networking cocktail during the Mining and Investment Insaka on Monday evening in Lusaka, Minister Kabuswe underscored the government’s vision of building a mining sector that not only extracts minerals but also refines them locally — creating jobs… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Reports 71,266 Tonnes of Copper Produced by Kamoa-Kakula in Q3 2025 3 Copper Corporate News Mining in DRC Press Release 

Ivanhoe Mines Reports 71,266 Tonnes of Copper Produced by Kamoa-Kakula in Q3 2025

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Johannesburg, South Africa–(Newsfile Corp. – October 7, 2025) – Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today the company’s third-quarter production results and an update on operational and project activities. During the third quarter, Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators milled a total 3.46 million tonnes of ore, producing 71,226 tonnes of copper. Copper production year to date totaled 316,393 tonnes. Production guidance of 370,000 tonnes to 420,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate is maintained, with mining… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth 26 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Jubilee Metals Moves Forward with $90M Sale to Boost Zambian Copper Growth

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Jubilee Metals Advances $90M Sale of South African Chrome & PGM Assets to Strengthen Zambian Copper Growth Strategy Jubilee Metals, listed on AIM and AltX, has informed shareholders that the sale process of its South African chrome and platinum group metal (PGM) business is progressing following shareholder approval on August 28. The company has already received the first tranche payment of $15 million. In June, Jubilee announced its decision to divest its South African chrome and PGM operations to focus entirely on its growth opportunities in Zambia. The company received… Read More Here
Gemfields Generates $11M from Montepuez Ruby Auction Amid Rising Illegal Mining Disruptions 27 Gemstones Corporate News 

Gemfields Generates $11M from Montepuez Ruby Auction Amid Rising Illegal Mining Disruptions

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Gemfields Reports $11 Million in Revenue from Montepuez Mini Ruby Auction Amid Illegal Mining Challenges Gemfields generated $11 million in revenue from a mini-auction of rough rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM), held via online bidding following viewings in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 29 to October 3. Of the 33 lots offered, 26 were sold, representing 62% of the total 297,449 carats available. The auction achieved an average realised price of $59.43 per carat. “This mini-auction primarily featured medium and commercial grades of secondary material from a recently developed mining… Read More Here
Peru’s Mining Concessions at Crossroads as Lawmakers Weigh Changes 28 International 

Peru’s Mining Concessions at Crossroads as Lawmakers Weigh Changes

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Peru Mining Concessions Under Threat: Lawmakers Push Changes Amid Illegal Mining Surge Peru’s large-scale mining sector is increasingly concerned that lawmakers may alter the country’s rules on mineral rights, as Congress prepares to debate a proposed law that could favour small-scale operators. As the world’s third-largest copper producer and South America’s leading gold exporter, Peru grants long-term concessions allowing major miners such as BHP Group, Glencore, and Anglo American to explore extensive territories for decades before production begins. These concessions are a cornerstone of Peru’s mining industry. Changes to them… Read More Here
Fomin Holds $25 Million Stake in DRC Gold Trading Amid Concerns Over Fund Use 29 Mining in DRC 

Fomin Holds $25 Million Stake in DRC Gold Trading Amid Concerns Over Fund Use

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DRC’s Fomin Mining Fund Invests $25M in Artisanal Gold Mining Firm Amid Legal and Transparency Concerns The Mining Fund for Future Generations (Fomin), a Congolese state institution created in 2018 to prepare for the post-mining era, holds a $25 million stake in DRC Gold Trading, a company engaged in artisanal gold mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This was confirmed in a recent report by African Resources Watch (Afrewatch). Faustin Biringanine, General Director of Fomin, confirmed the investment, stating:“Yes, we were instructed to take a stake in Primera… Read More Here
DRC Launches Nationwide Subcontracting Oversight to Boost Local Businesses and Economic Growth 30 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Launches Nationwide Subcontracting Oversight to Boost Local Businesses and Economic Growth

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DRC Launches Comprehensive Oversight of Subcontracting to Boost Local Content and Economic Growth The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has officially launched a nationwide oversight programme to regulate subcontracting activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). At the launch event, ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal called on principal companies and subcontractors to work together to ensure the success of this initiative. “Through this launch, we pay tribute to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who has placed the ARSP at the centre of his strategy to create… Read More Here
Copper Price Surpasses $10,000 Per Tonne, Offering New Opportunities for the DRC 31 Copper Economy 

Copper Price Surpasses $10,000 Per Tonne, Offering New Opportunities for the DRC

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DRC Copper Prices Surge Above $10,000 in September 2025 — Implications for Mining Revenues and Chinese Contract Talks Copper prices reached US$10,215 per tonne at the end of September 2025, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous week, according to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). This rise is largely attributed to disruptions at Indonesia’s Grasberg mine, one of the world’s largest copper operations. Compared to December 2024, copper prices have surged by 16.2%, representing a 10.9% increase year-on-year. Significance for the DRC Economy For the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read More Here

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