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South Africa’s Mining Reforms Attract Indian Investment Interest 21 International 

South Africa’s Mining Reforms Attract Indian Investment Interest

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South Africa’s Mining and Infrastructure Reforms Draw Strong Interest from Indian Companies South Africa’s decision to loosen mining regulations and accelerate the privatisation of infrastructure is attracting growing interest from Indian companies. The reforms are expected to reshape the country’s mining sector and strengthen Africa’s global competitiveness. These policy changes stem from the government’s Operation Vulindlela programme, launched in 2020 to reduce red tape, unlock investment, and encourage private-sector participation in key industries. Since 2023, Pretoria has focused particularly on transport and logistics, addressing inefficiencies in rail and port systems… Read More Here
Glencore in Talks to Sell Stake in DRC’s Kamoto Copper and Cobalt Mine 22 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Glencore in Talks to Sell Stake in DRC’s Kamoto Copper and Cobalt Mine

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Glencore in Talks to Sell Stake in DRC’s Kamoto Copper and Cobalt Mine Amid US Interest Glencore Plc has entered talks to sell a stake in its largest African copper operation, the Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the clearest signal yet that the Swiss commodities giant may relinquish control of one of its flagship assets. KCC oversees a major copper and cobalt project long touted as central to Glencore’s growth. However, the mine has been hampered by operational setbacks, weak cobalt prices, and… Read More Here
Firering Restarts Limeco Quicklime Plant in Zambia and Secures 10-Year Mining Licence 23 Mining in Zambia 

Firering Restarts Limeco Quicklime Plant in Zambia and Secures 10-Year Mining Licence

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Firering Boosts Zambia Quicklime Output with Licence for 50+ Years of Production AIM-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has restarted operations at its Limeco quicklime facility in Zambia following upgrades to its kilns, while also securing a ten-year mining licence for its Tier 1 limestone deposit—expected to sustain more than 50 years of production. The company announced that Kiln 1, which first came online earlier this year, has been refurbished with a new induced draft fan motor and variable speed drive, enabling a steady throughput of 45 to 50 tonnes per day.… Read More Here
US Backs Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt Expansion to Counter China’s Dominance 24 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

US Backs Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt Expansion to Counter China’s Dominance

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USTDA Funds $1.4M Metalex Study to Boost Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt for US Supply Chains The United States is intensifying efforts to secure critical minerals outside China’s control, backing the expansion of a copper and cobalt facility in Zambia. On Thursday, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a $1.4-million grant to Metalex Africa, a subsidiary of Texas-based Metalex Commodities, to finance a feasibility study for expanding its Kazozu mine in Zambia’s North-Western Province. The study will assess the potential to produce up to 25,000 additional metric tonnes of… Read More Here
Zijin Gold Plans $3.2B Hong Kong IPO, City’s Largest Listing of 2025 25 Corporate News International 

Zijin Gold Plans $3.2B Hong Kong IPO, City’s Largest Listing of 2025

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Zijin Gold Targets $3.2B in Hong Kong IPO to Fund Global Mine Expansion Zijin Gold International, a wholly owned subsidiary of China’s Zijin Mining, is seeking to raise HK$24.98 billion (US$3.2 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, according to its prospectus released Friday. The deal is set to be the city’s largest listing of the year. The company will sell 349 million shares at an offer price of HK$71.59 each, giving Zijin Gold a valuation of about US$24.1 billion. Trading is scheduled to begin on the… Read More Here
Aterian Launches Responsible Coltan Trading Operations in Rwanda 26 Coltan 

Aterian Launches Responsible Coltan Trading Operations in Rwanda

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UK-Based Aterian Expands in Rwanda with First Responsible Coltan Shipments Amid Regional Tensions Rwanda continues to draw foreign mining investment despite criticism from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and reports by the United Nations alleging Rwandan support for the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo. Against this backdrop, UK-based Aterian plc, a critical minerals exploration and development company, announced the launch of its coltan trading operations in Rwanda. The company confirmed its first shipment of tantalum-niobium (coltan) concentrate sourced from responsible, OECD-compliant supply chains. This initial delivery will be… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Launches Field Tour with Visit to Tenke Fungurume Mining 27 Mining in DRC Copper 

DRC Mines Minister Launches Field Tour with Visit to Tenke Fungurume Mining

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Congo Mines Minister Visits Tenke Fungurume to Address Challenges, Community Benefits, and Mining Code Compliance The Democratic Republic of Congo’s new Minister of Mines, Louis Kabamba, has launched a nationwide field tour to better understand the operational realities of mining companies and strengthen collaboration across the sector. The initiative follows a series of meetings with international partners—including China, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and the United States—aimed at revitalizing the mining industry, a cornerstone of the Congolese economy. As part of the tour, Kabamba paid an official visit on Friday, September 19,… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Launches Dialogue in Kolwezi to Address Industry Challenges 28 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Launches Dialogue in Kolwezi to Address Industry Challenges

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Congo Mines Minister Visits Kolwezi to Tackle Artisanal Mining, Site Invasions, and Governance Issues Louis Watum Kabamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, arrived in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for an official mission aimed at strengthening dialogue with the mining industry. The visit seeks to identify and resolve key challenges undermining the sector’s positive impact on local communities and the national economy. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mines, the Minister’s agenda includes addressing issues such as the management of mining royalties… Read More Here
DRC Justice Minister Seeks Stronger Oversight of Mining Sector and Legal Reforms 29 Mining in DRC 

DRC Justice Minister Seeks Stronger Oversight of Mining Sector and Legal Reforms

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Congo Justice Minister Pushes Mining Oversight, Royalty Compliance, and Justice Reform Guillaume Ngefa, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of State and Minister of Justice, has announced a renewed focus on enforcing mining legislation, particularly in the areas of royalty payments and environmental compliance. The statement was delivered during a special government briefing led by Communication Minister and spokesperson Patrick Muyaya. Following an inspection tour in Haut-Katanga and Lualaba—two provinces central to the country’s mining activity—Ngefa reported persistent violations of the Mining Code. He highlighted two main issues: environmental breaches… Read More Here
DRC to Review Cobalt Export Ban as Expert Warns of Diminishing Benefits 30 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC to Review Cobalt Export Ban as Expert Warns of Diminishing Benefits

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DRC Expected to Reassess Cobalt Export Suspension at Council of Ministers Meeting The Congolese government is expected to review its cobalt export suspension—renewed last June—at the conclusion of the 59th Council of Ministers meeting this Friday. Mining expert Léonide Mupepele warns that the policy is no longer delivering benefits to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Mupepele argues that while the initial suspension boosted cobalt prices significantly, subsequent extensions have had little effect. “The first time, prices jumped from $21,000 per tonne to $33,000, a gain of $13,000. But after… Read More Here

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