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DRC Minister of Mines Highlights Mining Sector Progress at Glencore 2025 Conference 21 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Minister of Mines Highlights Mining Sector Progress at Glencore 2025 Conference

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DRC Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Praises Glencore’s Investments, Highlights $40 Billion in Sector Growth The National Minister of Mines, His Excellency Mr. Louis Watum Kabamba, joined Prime Minister Her Excellency Mrs. Judith Suminwa at the annual Glencore DRC 2025 conference. Held under the theme “Securing the Future: From Global Standards to Local Impact,” the conference brought together government officials, private sector representatives, and international partners to discuss sustainability, governance, and local impact in the mining sector. In his keynote address, Minister Kabamba commended Glencore for its continued presence in… Read More Here
Zambia Copper Exports and Earnings Decline in September 2025 22 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Copper Exports and Earnings Decline in September 2025

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Zambia Copper Exports and Earnings Drop in September 2025 Despite Rising Global Prices Zambia’s copper industry recorded a significant drop in export earnings and volumes in September 2025, according to the latest Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) monthly trade briefing. Refined copper earnings fell 11%, from K 17.8 billion in August to K 15.9 billion in September, while export volumes dropped 15.1%, from 78.1 thousand metric tonnes to 66.3 thousand tonnes. This decline came despite rising global copper prices, highlighting potential production challenges within Zambia’s mining sector. Copper remains Zambia’s most important export,… Read More Here
Chinese-Backed R2.5 Billion Steel Plant Set to Boost South Africa’s Long-Steel Production 23 International 

Chinese-Backed R2.5 Billion Steel Plant Set to Boost South Africa’s Long-Steel Production

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New R2.5 Billion Chinese-Funded Steel Mill Near Nigel Targets 600,000 Tonnes Annual Production Amid South Africa Market Challenges A new steel plant being developed by Chung Fung Metal near Nigel, Gauteng, has received backing from Chinese investors and is valued at approximately R2.5 billion. The facility is designed to produce around 600,000 tonnes of long-steel products annually, using modern electric-arc-furnace (EAF) technology. The project comes at a challenging time for South Africa’s steel industry, which has faced multiple plant closures, high production costs, import competition, and weak domestic demand. Despite… Read More Here
IRH, Delfin LNG and Vitol Forge 20-Year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement 24 International Corporate News Oil & Gas Press Release 

IRH, Delfin LNG and Vitol Forge 20-Year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement

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International Resources Holding RSC Ltd. (IRH), a leading mine-to-market platform and subsidiary of ePointZero, has signed a 20-year Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Delfin LNG LLC (Delfin) and Vitol Inc. (Vitol) for the purchase and sale of 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Delfin’s export facility in the United States. Under the agreement, Delfin LNG, a leading U.S.-based export infrastructure company, will supply LNG on a free-on-board (FOB) basis to Vitol, one of the world’s largest independent energy traders, which will act as the… Read More Here
Newmont Reportedly Exploring Takeover of Barrick’s Nevada Gold Mines 25 International Corporate News Gold 

Newmont Reportedly Exploring Takeover of Barrick’s Nevada Gold Mines

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Newmont Weighs Bid for Barrick’s Nevada Gold Mines in Potential Industry-Shaping Deal Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold producer, is reportedly exploring a potential deal to acquire full control of Barrick Gold’s Nevada operations, according to Bloomberg. The move could mark one of the most significant gold-sector transactions in years, potentially reshaping the balance of power within the global mining industry. Why It Matters The Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) complex — the world’s largest gold mining operation is currently a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (which operates and holds… Read More Here
Zambia Launches Western Corridor Transformation Project to Boost Regional Trade and Infrastructure 26 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development 

Zambia Launches Western Corridor Transformation Project to Boost Regional Trade and Infrastructure

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President Hichilema Officiates Groundbreaking of Western Corridor Road Project to Unlock Zambia’s Economic Potential His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of the Western Corridor Transformation Project, marking the official start of a landmark Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative with Western Corridor Limited (WCL). The SPV is jointly owned by BeefCo Limited and First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Limited. The ceremony, held in Kasempa, was attended by senior government officials, including Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Mr. Chipoka Mulenga,… Read More Here
DRC Minister Suspends Congo Dongfang Mining After Effluent Spill in Lubumbashi 27 Mining in DRC Tailings 

DRC Minister Suspends Congo Dongfang Mining After Effluent Spill in Lubumbashi

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DR Congo Suspends CDM Mining Operations Following Major Environmental Incident in Lubumbashi On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2 a.m., the National Minister of Mines, His Excellency Louis Watum Kabamba, arrived in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, to assess a major environmental incident at the Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) site. Initial reports indicated that an overflow of industrial effluent from a discharge basin affected several nearby neighborhoods, raising serious concerns about public safety and environmental protection. On-site inspections revealed significant shortcomings: the CDM discharge basin failed to meet international standards, lacking proper… Read More Here
Kagem Renews ISO Certifications and Earns New Information Security Standard 28 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Press Release 

Kagem Renews ISO Certifications and Earns New Information Security Standard

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Last week, Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) successfully renewed its International Organisation for Standardisation certification in ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System), and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) after completing the standard audits required for renewal every three-year cycle. The International Organisation for Standardisation is a non-governmental group that develops and publishes quality standards for the production of goods that are sold internationally, providing common standards of safety, reliability, and quality. Speaking at the ceremony during the 9th National Conference on Occupational Health, Safety,… Read More Here
Zambia Commissions 15 New Solar Mini-Grids in Chadiza to Expand Rural Energy Access 29 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Commissions 15 New Solar Mini-Grids in Chadiza to Expand Rural Energy Access

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Zambia Launches 15 Solar Mini-Grids in Chadiza District, Boosting Clean Energy Access in Rural Communities The Government of the Republic of Zambia has commissioned 15 new solar mini-grids in Chadiza District, Eastern Province, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy for rural communities. The commissioning ceremony took place in Kumadzi Community, where Eastern Province Minister Peter Phiri delivered a keynote address on behalf of the Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote. With a combined generation capacity of 1,050 kilowatt peak (kWp), the mini-grids were developed… Read More Here
IMF Praises Zambia’s Economic Progress Under Extended Credit Facility Programme 30 Mining in Zambia Economy 

IMF Praises Zambia’s Economic Progress Under Extended Credit Facility Programme

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IMF Commends Zambia’s Economic Growth and Reform Efforts Following ECF Review Mission An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has concluded its visit to Zambia after assessing the country’s progress under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme. The mission, led by Ms. Mercedes Vera Martin, met with government officials, private sector representatives, civil society organisations, and development partners between 22 October and 4 November 2025. In a statement issued at the end of the visit, Ms. Vera Martin described discussions with the Zambian authorities as “constructive and productive,” highlighting the government’s… Read More Here

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