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Zambia Enacts Local Content SI to Boost Local Participation in the Mining Sector 21 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos 

Zambia Enacts Local Content SI to Boost Local Participation in the Mining Sector

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Zambia Signs Local Content SI: What the New Mining Regulation Means for Local Suppliers and the Economy In a move aimed at strengthening local participation in the mining sector, President Hakainde Hichilema has authorised the signing of the Mining Local Content Statutory Instrument (SI). The decision, confirmed during the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka, tasks Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe with implementing regulations designed to require mining companies to give preference to Zambian-owned businesses, employ Zambian nationals, and support domestic supplier development. Key Facts The SI introduces legal obligations… Read More Here
Governor Fifi Masuka Calls for Stronger DRC–Zambia Partnership to Drive Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation 22 Mining in DRC Events & Expos Governance Mining in Zambia 

Governor Fifi Masuka Calls for Stronger DRC–Zambia Partnership to Drive Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation

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Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Urges DRC–Zambia Cooperation for Responsible Mining, Value Addition, and Africa’s Energy Transition The Governor of Lualaba Province, Her Excellency Fifi Masuka Saini, has called for closer cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to promote value addition, local processing, and sustainable mining governance across the region. Delivering her keynote address at the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka, Governor Masuka paid tribute to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the DRC and President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia for their visionary leadership in shaping… Read More Here
Metalkol SA, ERG and SNEL SA inaugurate first circuit of 120 kV Nseke-RO line to strengthen power supply in Kolwezi 23 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Metalkol SA, ERG and SNEL SA inaugurate first circuit of 120 kV Nseke-RO line to strengthen power supply in Kolwezi

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Kolwezi, 10 October 2025 – La Compagnie d’exploitation des Rejets de Kingamyambo SA (Metalkol SA or Metalkol), an entity of the Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), and the Société Nationale d’Électricité SA (SNEL SA) have inaugurated the first circuit of the 120 kV line connecting the Nseke power station to the West Substation (Nseke-RO) in Lualaba Province. The ceremony, held at the Nseke-RO site, was attended by His Excellency, Mr Sakombi Molendo, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity; Clément Mufundji Tshinat, Vice-Governor of Lualaba Province; a delegation from SNEL SA led… Read More Here
DRC Shuts Down Illegal Chinese Gold Mine in Watsa 24 Mining in DRC Gold Governance 

DRC Shuts Down Illegal Chinese Gold Mine in Watsa

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Minister Watum Kabamba Leads Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mine in Watsa Watsa, Haut-Uélé Province — In a decisive move to restore order and legality to the mining sector, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba led a forceful operation in Watsa territory that resulted in the shutdown of a large-scale illegal gold mining operation run by Chinese nationals. The action marks a major milestone in the government’s campaign against mining predation and lawlessness. A High-Profile Raid in Gatanga Under the blazing sun and clouds of dust… Read More Here
Central Bank of Congo Cuts Interest Rates Amid Strong Franc and Positive Economic Outlook 25 Mining in DRC Economy 

Central Bank of Congo Cuts Interest Rates Amid Strong Franc and Positive Economic Outlook

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Central Bank of Congo Lowers Key Rate from 25% to 17.5% as Congolese Franc Strengthens and Economic Stability Improves Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo — In response to an improving economic environment and a stronger national currency, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has announced a significant easing of its monetary policy. According to André Wameso, Governor of the Central Bank of Congo, the benchmark interest rate has been reduced from 25.0% to 17.5%, marking a 750-basis-point cut. Additionally, the rate on marginal lending… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi Calls for a Balanced EU–DRC Partnership Centered on Shared Prosperity and Responsible Growth 26 Mining in DRC Governance 

President Tshisekedi Calls for a Balanced EU–DRC Partnership Centered on Shared Prosperity and Responsible Growth

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DRC President Félix Tshisekedi Urges Europe to Embrace a Fair, Reciprocal Partnership for Sustainable Development and Critical Minerals Cooperation At Global Gateway Forum 2025, During the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum, President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo reaffirmed the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) commitment to forging a new partnership with Europe — one based on reciprocity, mutual respect, and shared interests. Addressing European leaders gathered in Brussels, President Tshisekedi called for an end to unequal cooperation models and urged the creation of a mature, balanced economic relationship focused… Read More Here
EU Unveils €180 Million Support Package for DRC to Boost Peace, Sustainability, and Responsible Mining 27 Mining in DRC 

EU Unveils €180 Million Support Package for DRC to Boost Peace, Sustainability, and Responsible Mining

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European Union Pledges €180 Million to Strengthen Peace and Responsible Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo under Global Gateway Initiative Brussels, Belgium — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday a €180 million funding package for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aimed at promoting peace, regional integration, and sustainable development. The investment forms part of the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative, which focuses on building resilient and equitable partnerships with Africa. In a statement shared on her X account (formerly Twitter), von der Leyen commended the… Read More Here
Zambia Eyes Record Copper Output as Global Supply Tightens and Prices Surge 28 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia Eyes Record Copper Output as Global Supply Tightens and Prices Surge

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Zambia Set to Break Copper Production Records in 2025 Amid $10 Billion Mining Boom and Rising Global Demand Zambia is on track for record copper production this year, strengthening its position as a major global supplier just as prices surge and demand accelerates worldwide. A series of accidents and disruptions at major mines in other producing nations has squeezed global supply, pushing copper prices up by more than 20% in 2025. Amid these challenges, Zambia stands out as one of the few countries increasing output — positioning the cash-strapped nation… Read More Here
President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector 29 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy Events & Expos 

President Hichilema Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Zambia’s Mining Sector

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Hakainde Hichilema Pledges Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Zambia’s Mining Industry at the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Zambia’s mining sector into a key driver of inclusive growth, sustainability, and national prosperity. Speaking at this year’s Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka, held under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth – Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation and Value Addition,” President Hichilema said the event’s focus aligns closely with Zambia’s renewed mining agenda — one that seeks to transition the nation from a… Read More Here
Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa 30 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Sponsored Content Technology & Innovation 

Kansanshi Operations Centre Sets the Standard for Smart Mining in Africa

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Operations Center Sets the Standard for Smart and Sustainable Mining in Africa In the global race to modernize resource extraction, Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine has emerged as a quiet powerhouse. Its newly commissioned Operations Center is not just another control room—it is the digital brain of the mine, the command hub from which every part of the vast operation is monitored, connected, and optimized. From this state-of-the-art facility, engineers and operators oversee everything: the S2 and S3 processing plants, the pits, dispatch systems, haul trucks, engineering, and maintenance. What… Read More Here

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