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DRC Targets Gold Market Expansion Amid Record Prices and New Investment Plans 21 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Targets Gold Market Expansion Amid Record Prices and New Investment Plans

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Democratic Republic of Congo Seeks to Expand Gold Mining as Prices Surge Above $3,700/oz Known primarily for its vast copper and cobalt reserves, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now seeking to strengthen its position in the global gold market. Currently dominated by the Kibali mine, which accounts for nearly 90% of the country’s gold production, Kinshasa is exploring the possibility of opening new industrial gold mines. This announcement was made by Mines Minister Louis Watum in an interview with Bloomberg on September 25, 2025. The timing coincides with… Read More Here
University of Kolwezi Launches Geological and Geochemical Mapping Training under FEF Project 22 Mining in DRC 

University of Kolwezi Launches Geological and Geochemical Mapping Training under FEF Project

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University of Kolwezi Hosts Landmark Geological Mapping Training to Boost DRC’s Geoscientific Capacity The University of Kolwezi (UNIKOL) officially launched the Geological and Geochemical Mapping Training on Monday, September 29, 2025, under the FEF Project — a strategic initiative aimed at developing the National Geoscientific Data Bank for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This programme is the result of a collaborative partnership between the Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM), the French National Geological Survey, and the National Geological Survey of Congo (SNG-C). Strategic Scientific Cooperation Funded by… Read More Here
Mali’s Gold Output Plummets Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold and Policy Shifts 23 Gold International 

Mali’s Gold Output Plummets Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold and Policy Shifts

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Mali Gold Production Falls 32% in 2025 Due to Barrick Gold Dispute and Regulatory Changes Mali, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, has experienced a sharp decline in gold production following significant policy changes and ongoing disputes with foreign mining companies. A recent Mines Ministry report revealed that industrial gold output in the junta-led West African nation fell by 32% year-on-year, amounting to a loss of 26.2 tons of gold by the end of August 2025. An unnamed ministry official told Reuters that production was 22.5% below the government’s projection… Read More Here
China, Zambia, and Tanzania Sign $1.4B Deal to Modernize Tazara Railway 24 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

China, Zambia, and Tanzania Sign $1.4B Deal to Modernize Tazara Railway

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China, Zambia, and Tanzania Agree $1.4 Billion Deal to Upgrade Tazara Railway for Copper Transport China, Zambia, and Tanzania have signed a $1.4 billion agreement to modernize the aging Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) line — a vital transport link for moving copper and other resources out of southern Africa. The deal was officially announced by the Zambian government on Monday. A Historic Railway in Need of Renewal Built in the 1970s with Chinese financing and engineering under the leadership of Mao Zedong, the 1,860-kilometre (1,160-mile) Tazara line has long served… Read More Here
Min’gomba Copper Project Set to Become One of the World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposits 25 Mining in Zambia Copper New Mining Projects 

Min’gomba Copper Project Set to Become One of the World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposits

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Min’gomba Copper Mining Project in Zambia Poised to Become World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposit Chililabombwe, Zambia – The Min’gomba Copper Mining Project is emerging as a potential game-changer for Zambia and the global copper industry, with estimates suggesting it could become one of the richest underground copper deposits in the world. President Hakainde Hichilema shared his optimism about the project, following updates from mining partners KoBold Metals and ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH). The President underscored that Min’gomba is far more than a mining initiative—it is a transformative development that promises… Read More Here
Barrick Announces Leadership Transition 26 International Corporate News Gold Mining Personality 

Barrick Announces Leadership Transition

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Mark Hill Appointed Group COO and Interim President & CEO Search Underway to Identify Successor President & CEO TORONTO – Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) (“Barrick” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Mark Hill as Group COO and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following the departure of Mark Bristow. Mark Hill, who is currently responsible for Barrick’s Latam and Asia Pacific regions, is a seasoned mining executive with 30 years of experience. He joined Barrick in 2006 and has… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mine Accelerates Production with Ambitious Year-End Target 27 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Mopani Copper Mine Accelerates Production with Ambitious Year-End Target

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Mopani Copper Mine to Produce Over 70,000 Metric Tonnes of Copper in 2025 as Zambia’s Mining Sector Gains Momentum Mopani Copper Mine has announced an ambitious production target of more than 70,000 metric tonnes of copper by the end of 2025, signaling a robust recovery and expansion in Zambia’s copper industry. This goal comes as global demand for copper surges, driven by the energy transition, electrification, and growing demand for renewable energy technologies. Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya confirmed that production at Mopani is steadily increasing, supported by strategic measures… Read More Here
Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Expansion at Risk Without Skilled Workforce 28 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Expansion at Risk Without Skilled Workforce

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Zambia’s Copper Tripling Plan Moves to the Forefront — but Skills Gap Looms Large Zambia’s ambitious plan to triple copper production by 2031 is now at the center of the nation’s economic agenda. The roadmap, developed jointly by the World Bank Group and the Government of Zambia, outlines how the country can harness its vast copper resources to drive growth and transform its economy. Copper mining has been a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy for over a century, contributing about 15% of GDP and more than 70% of exports. Yet production… Read More Here
Kasai Province Partners with Mining Cadastre to Increase Diamond Surface Tax Collection 29 Mining in DRC Diamond 

Kasai Province Partners with Mining Cadastre to Increase Diamond Surface Tax Collection

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Kasai Province Strengthens Partnership to Boost Diamond Surface Tax Revenues Kasai Province is intensifying its efforts to boost surface tax collection from its diamond mining concessions. On September 12, 2025, the provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cadastre Minier (CAMI), the agency responsible for managing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining domain, to enhance mining revenue collection. The agreement provides technical support and staff training to strengthen tax collection systems, share cadastral databases, and build capacity within the provincial administration. This initiative is part of a broader… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Becomes World’s Third-Largest Mining Company with $103 Billion Valuation 30 International Corporate News 

Zijin Mining Becomes World’s Third-Largest Mining Company with $103 Billion Valuation

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Zijin Mining Surpasses $100 Billion Market Cap to Become Third-Largest Global Miner in 2025 China’s Zijin Mining Group (HKG: 2899) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the world’s third-largest mining company by market value after surpassing $100 billion for the first time at Thursday’s close. This achievement places Zijin alongside global industry leaders BHP (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), which closed Thursday with market capitalizations of A$212 billion ($140 billion) and A$169 billion ($111 billion) respectively. On Thursday, Zijin’s Shanghai-listed shares hit a record high, lifting its market… Read More Here

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