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Zambia’s Copper Industry Expands Amid Rising Global Demand and Investment 21 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia’s Copper Industry Expands Amid Rising Global Demand and Investment

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Global Demand for Copper Accelerates Zambia’s Mining Growth as U.S., China and Other Powers Compete for Supply Rising global demand from the artificial intelligence, renewable energy, electric vehicle and defense industries has intensified competition for copper, a critical metal used in power grids, data centers and clean energy technologies. The surge in demand has heightened geopolitical interest in copper-producing countries, including Zambia. Major economies such as China, the United States, Canada, European nations, India and Gulf states are seeking to secure stable access to copper supplies. At the African Mining… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Pushes to Secure Funding for Congolese Battery Council 43 Mining in DRC 

Tshisekedi Pushes to Secure Funding for Congolese Battery Council

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DRC President Tshisekedi Orders Full Funding of Congolese Battery Council to Drive Local Battery Industry At the 78th meeting of the Council of Ministers on February 13, 2026, Félix Tshisekedi placed the financing of the Congolese Battery Council (CCB) at the centre of government priorities, describing it as a critical instrument for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s economic transformation. The President reiterated that the creation of the CCB reflects a strategic shift away from an exclusively extractive mining model toward the development of integrated value chains for critical minerals.… Read More Here
DRC Signs Five-Year AI Exploration Deal with Atlas Park to Modernise Mining Data 44 Mining in DRC Exploration Partnership 

DRC Signs Five-Year AI Exploration Deal with Atlas Park to Modernise Mining Data

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DRC Partners with Atlas Park on AI-Driven Geological Mapping to Boost Mineral Exploration The Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered into a five-year partnership with US investment firm Atlas Park to deploy artificial intelligence in geological research and modernise the country’s mineral exploration framework. The agreement, announced at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, will see Atlas Park analyse decades of historical geological records and undertake new surveys across the country. The processed data will be transferred to the national geological service in Kinshasa to support… Read More Here
Zambia to Open Talks on New IMF Programme After August Elections 45 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia to Open Talks on New IMF Programme After August Elections

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Zambia to Begin New IMF Programme Negotiations After August Vote as Post-Default Reforms Continue Zambia will begin negotiations on a new economic programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but a final agreement is expected only after the country’s August general elections. Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said discussions would commence “almost immediately,” offering the clearest timeline yet from Lusaka. However, he indicated that the IMF prefers to conclude agreements with administrations that have a full electoral mandate to implement reforms. “The IMF would like to negotiate with a government that… Read More Here
Ghana Hits Record 6 Million Ounces of Gold in 2025 Amid Royalty Reform Debate 46 Gold International 

Ghana Hits Record 6 Million Ounces of Gold in 2025 Amid Royalty Reform Debate

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Ghana Gold Output Reaches Record 6 Million Ounces in 2025 as Royalty Overhaul Raises Industry Concerns Ghana produced a record six million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional industry data, cementing its position as Africa’s top gold producer. Figures released by the Ghana Chamber of Mines show that large-scale mining operations delivered 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from the previous year. The bulk of growth came from artisanal and small scale mining (ASM), which rose to approximately 3.1 million ounces, buoyed by strong bullion prices and sector reforms. 2026… Read More Here
FQM and Anzana to Develop 50 MW Hydropower Projects in Northern Zambia 47 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Hydro power plant 

FQM and Anzana to Develop 50 MW Hydropower Projects in Northern Zambia

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First Quantum and Anzana Electric Partner on 50 MW Hydropower Projects to Power Zambia’s North-Western Mines First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and Anzana Electric Group have announced a strategic partnership to develop new hydropower projects in northern Zambia. The initiative aims to supply up to 50 megawatts (MW) of reliable baseload electricity by 2030 to support FQM’s mining operations in the country’s North-Western Province. FQM operates along Zambia’s section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic trade and mineral development route backed by the United States government and other G7 partners. The… Read More Here
ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC 48 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Corporate News Events & Expos Partnership 

ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC

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ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Strengthen Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in the DRC On the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11 in Cape Town, Eurasian Resources Group (operating as ERG Africa) and Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the sustainable and responsible development of artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba, forms part of a public-private partnership… Read More Here
DRC Signals Flexibility on US Minerals Deal, Says Alternative Partners Remain an Option 49 Mining in DRC 

DRC Signals Flexibility on US Minerals Deal, Says Alternative Partners Remain an Option

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DRC Mines Minister Says US Critical Minerals Framework Must Deliver Projects or Congo Will Seek Other Partners The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will pursue alternative partnerships if its minerals cooperation framework with the United States does not translate into concrete investment projects, Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba said. Speaking on the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Watum Kabamba stressed that the agreement with Washington remains a preliminary framework rather than a binding commercial deal. “Everything we have done with America is a… Read More Here
Zijin to Launch DRC’s First Lithium Production at Manono in June 50 Battery Metals Lithium Mining in DRC 

Zijin to Launch DRC’s First Lithium Production at Manono in June

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China’s Zijin Mining to Begin Lithium Production at Congo’s Manono Deposit in June Zijin Mining will begin the Democratic Republic of Congo’s first lithium production in June at the disputed Manono deposit, with exports set to commence immediately thereafter, according to the company and state miner Cominiere. The development marks a significant step in China’s strategy to secure critical mineral supplies in Africa. Zijin had previously targeted first-quarter 2026 for initial output but confirmed that the timeline has been revised to June to reflect updated project planning. Disputed Asset The… Read More Here

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