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ARSP Publishes Subcontracting Statistics for 2023–2025, Highlighting Growth of Congolese SMEs 21 Mining in DRC Governance 

ARSP Publishes Subcontracting Statistics for 2023–2025, Highlighting Growth of Congolese SMEs

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DRC ARSP Releases 2023–2025 Subcontracting Data Showing Rising SME Participation and Job Creation Growth The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has announced the publication of detailed statistics on subcontracting contracts executed between 2023 and 2025. The data has been made available on the authority’s official website, and provides a comprehensive overview of subcontracting activity across multiple sectors in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement signed by Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, the ARSP indicated that the published figures outline all contracts declared by eligible… Read More Here
Lobito Connect Strengthens SME Integration and Local Value Chains in the DRC Mining Corridor 22 Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Connect Strengthens SME Integration and Local Value Chains in the DRC Mining Corridor

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EU-Funded Lobito Connect Workshop in Lubumbashi Targets SME Growth and Local Value Addition in the Mining Sector Following the conclusion of the Import Export Conference in Lubumbashi on Friday, April 24, 2026, the Lobito Connect initiative convened a breakfast session and focused group workshop at the Pullman Hotel, bringing together key stakeholders to address a central question: how to strengthen collaboration to increase local value addition and reduce operational costs within the mining value chain. The workshop, held in the Bukavu Room, is part of the broader Lobito Connect project,… Read More Here
$1.32 Billion Secured for Lobito Corridor Railway to Link Zambia’s Copperbelt to Global Markets via Angola 23 Mining in Zambia Copper Investment News Transport and Logistics 

$1.32 Billion Secured for Lobito Corridor Railway to Link Zambia’s Copperbelt to Global Markets via Angola

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Africa Finance Corporation and AfDB Back $5 Billion Lobito Corridor Railway to Connect Zambia Copper Mines to Angola Port The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have each committed $500 million toward the development of the Lobito Corridor railway project, a strategic infrastructure link designed to connect Zambia’s copper-rich regions to global markets through the Angolan port of Lobito. In addition, Italy will contribute approximately $320 million to the project, according to AFC Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Sameh Shenouda, who made the announcement at… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi Orders Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Calls for Stronger Governance in DRC's Mining Sector 24 Mining in DRC Governance 

President Tshisekedi Orders Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Calls for Stronger Governance in DRC’s Mining Sector

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DRC President Tshisekedi Demands Tough Action Against Illegal Mining and Strengthening of Mining Sector Governance During the 87th meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, April 24, 2026, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, reaffirmed the urgent need to strengthen governance in the mining sector, combat mining fraud, and put an end to the illegal exploitation of the country’s natural resources. The Head of State expressed concern over reports indicating a rise in uncontrolled and illegal mining activities in several parts of the… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Concludes Eastern Tour with Focus on Reforming Artisanal Mining in Maniema 25 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Mines Minister Concludes Eastern Tour with Focus on Reforming Artisanal Mining in Maniema

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Pushes Mining Sector Reforms During Strategic Visit to Maniema Province After visits to the provinces of Ituri and Bas-Uélé, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, concluded his tour of eastern DRC with a strategic stop in Maniema Province on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The visit forms part of a broader government initiative aimed at transforming the mining sector into a more structured, transparent, and development-oriented pillar of the national economy. During his mission, the minister held extensive… Read More Here
Burkina Faso Moves to Increase State Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine Amid West African Resources Expansion Plans 26 International Gold 

Burkina Faso Moves to Increase State Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine Amid West African Resources Expansion Plans

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Burkina Faso Seeks 40% Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine as West African Resources Suspends Trading Over Ownership Shift Burkina Faso has notified West African Resources Limited of its intention to increase the state’s stake in the Kiaka gold mine from 15% to 40%, marking a significant escalation in government participation in one of West Africa’s key gold assets. The development comes as the Australian-listed mining company prepares for a sharp increase in production across its regional operations. In response to the government’s move, West African Resources suspended trading of its… Read More Here
FQM Leads Solwezi’s Infrastructure Revolution with Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade 27 Sponsored Content Corporate News Infrastructural Development Mining in Zambia 

FQM Leads Solwezi’s Infrastructure Revolution with Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade

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Solwezi Rising: The Mitech–Boom Gate Road Upgrade and the New Face of Urban Growth Over the past decade, Solwezi has undergone a steady transformation from a quiet provincial town into one of Zambia’s fastest-growing economic centres. At the heart of this growth has been the sustained presence and investment of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), whose operations have increasingly extended beyond mining into infrastructure development that supports the town’s expansion. As economic activity rises, so too does the demand for modern infrastructure capable of sustaining industry and a growing population. FQM… Read More Here
FQM’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases World’s First Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck in Zambia 28 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Equipment & Technology Sponsored Content 

FQM’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases World’s First Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck in Zambia

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine Showcases Hitachi’s Ultra-Large Battery-Electric Mining Truck, Pioneering Sustainable Copper Production In the copper-rich expanse of Solwezi, Zambia, a new sound is echoing across the open pits. Where once the roar of diesel engines dominated, the hum of electric motors now signals a profound shift in mining. At First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi copper and gold mine, the showcase of the world’s first ultra-large battery-electric mining truck marked a turning point not only for Zambia, but for the global mining industry. The truck was not being formally commissioned into… Read More Here
Transport Minister Tayali Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Corridor Development 29 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Transport and Logistics 

Transport Minister Tayali Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Corridor Development

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Zambia’s Transport Minister Champions Zambia’s Land-Linked Vision Through Regional Transport Corridor Development Zambia is intensifying efforts to transform itself from a landlocked nation into a regional logistics and trade hub through sustained investment in transport infrastructure, corridor development, and regional cooperation, Minister of Transport and Logistics Hon. Museba Frank Tayali announced during the opening of the Land-Linked Zambia 2026 Conference in Lusaka. Speaking to government officials, industry leaders, and regional partners, the minister emphasized that Africa’s economic future depends on stronger regional integration and more efficient transport corridors capable of… Read More Here
Ghana Sets December 2026 Deadline for Miners to Transition to Local Contract Mining 30 International Gold 

Ghana Sets December 2026 Deadline for Miners to Transition to Local Contract Mining

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Ghana Orders Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Zijin to Shift to Local Contractors by December 2026 or Face Sanctions Ghana’s mining regulator has given international mining companies Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Chinese-owned Zijin Mining until December 2026 to transition their mining operations to locally compliant contractors or face potential sanctions, according to sources familiar with the matter and regulatory documents. The three companies are among the few major operators in Ghana that still conduct mining using their own in-house personnel. Most other mining firms had already outsourced their operations in anticipation… Read More Here

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