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FQM BACKS ZAMBIA’S ENERGY AGENDA TO POWER 3 MILLION TONNES OF COPPER PRODUCTION  21 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

FQM BACKS ZAMBIA’S ENERGY AGENDA TO POWER 3 MILLION TONNES OF COPPER PRODUCTION 

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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is investing in Zambia’s energy infrastructure to help the nation achieve its ambitious target of 3 million tonnes of annual copper production. The company emphasised that expanding generation capacity and modernising transmission systems are essential not only for mining growth but also for powering Zambia’s broader economic development and supplying critical minerals for the global energy transition. Speaking at the 2025 Energy Forum for Africa, FQM’s Infrastructure Lead for Zambia, Jed Goldstein, highlighted the company’s dual approach: securing reliable energy for its operations while driving strategic… Read More Here
Workers Urge DRC Govt to Finalize CHEMAF Sale to Protect Jobs 44 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Workers Urge DRC Govt to Finalize CHEMAF Sale to Protect Jobs

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DRC Mining: CHEMAF Workers Call on Government to Accelerate Sale and Safeguard Jobs CHEMAF SA, a private mining company active in the copper and cobalt sector in Haut-Katanga and Lualaba, is facing a deep crisis marked by declining production, aging equipment, and stalled investment. Workers are now appealing directly to President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi to accelerate the company’s sale and ensure the protection of jobs and social rights. In a statement, employees demanded that the government guarantee in writing: The safeguarding of jobs and social benefits The establishment of permanent… Read More Here
DRC Govt Adopts 2026 Draft Finance Law with $20.3 Billion Budget 45 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Govt Adopts 2026 Draft Finance Law with $20.3 Billion Budget

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DRC Adopts 2026 Draft Finance Law: $20.3 Billion Balanced Budget Targets Growth and Reforms The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved the 2026 draft finance law, projecting a balanced budget of 59,020.5 billion Congolese francs (approximately $20.3 billion USD). The adoption took place on Friday, September 12, 2025, during the 58th meeting of the Council of Ministers. The draft bill was presented by Adolphe Muzito, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Budget, who emphasized that the 2026 budget reflects the government’s goal of consolidating macroeconomic… Read More Here
DRC Confirms Congo Fair Mining as Sole Owner of Rubaya Mine 46 Mining in DRC 

DRC Confirms Congo Fair Mining as Sole Owner of Rubaya Mine

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DRC Confirms Congo Fair Mining’s Exclusive Ownership of Rubaya Tantalum Mine, Ending Years of Title Disputes The Council of State of the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed that Congo Fair Mining (CFM) is the sole legal owner of the Rubaya concession (PE 76), spanning 360 square meters, according to a press release issued by the company on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The statement explains that: “On April 30, 2025, the Council of State annulled PE 4731, which had been illegally awarded to SMB, and reaffirmed the indivisibility of PE… Read More Here
Anglo American and Teck Resources Merge to Form $50 Billion Copper Giant 47 International Copper Corporate News 

Anglo American and Teck Resources Merge to Form $50 Billion Copper Giant

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Anglo Teck Merger Creates Global Copper Powerhouse Valued at Over $50 Billion British mining company Anglo American and Canadian miner Teck Resources have announced their merger to create Anglo Teck, a new global copper leader valued at more than $50 billion. The merger, unanimously approved by both boards of directors, will give Anglo American shareholders a 62.4% stake and Teck shareholders 37.6%. The new company will be headquartered in Vancouver, with a primary listing in London and planned secondary listings in Toronto, Johannesburg, and New York. Leadership and Operations Duncan… Read More Here
DRC Authorities Push for Legal Framework and Viable Zones to Manage Artisanal Mining Invasions 48 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Authorities Push for Legal Framework and Viable Zones to Manage Artisanal Mining Invasions

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DRC Tackles Artisanal Mining Invasions: SAEMAPE Calls for Legal Compliance and Structured Solutions The invasion of mining sites by artisanal miners is increasingly causing conflicts and operational challenges in Grand Katanga and other mining regions across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In response, Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, Director General of the Assistance and Supervision Service for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), emphasized the strict application of Article 30 of the DRC Mining Code. He spoke at the closing of a high-level workshop co-organized by the Chamber of Mines, the Extractive… Read More Here
DRC Civil Society Urges Stronger Justice Reforms and Human Rights Protections Under Suminwa II Govt 49 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Civil Society Urges Stronger Justice Reforms and Human Rights Protections Under Suminwa II Govt

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APDHJ Outlines Key Priorities for Justice and Human Rights Under the New Suminwa II Government The association Act for Patriotism, Human Rights and Justice (APDHJ) has outlined its expectations following the formation of the Suminwa II Government, which ushered in new leadership at the Ministries of Justice and Human Rights. In a statement released on September 10, 2025, APDHJ stressed that this change in leadership represents an opportunity to strengthen state action in areas critical to the rule of law and the protection of human rights. According to the organization,… Read More Here
DRC Civil Society Calls for Transparency in KoBold Metals Lithium Exploration Agreement 50 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Corporate News Exploration Lithium 

DRC Civil Society Calls for Transparency in KoBold Metals Lithium Exploration Agreement

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DRC Civil Society Demands Transparency, Local Jobs, and Fair Revenue Sharing in KoBold Metals Lithium Exploration Following the granting of seven exploration permits to the U.S.-based company KoBold Metals, the Coalition for the Recovery of the Mining and Petroleum Assets of the Congolese People (CORAC) has issued a series of recommendations to ensure that this partnership delivers tangible benefits for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). CORAC is urging the government to guarantee full transparency of contracts, including the introduction of binding clauses with clear deadlines and penalties. The coalition… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Leads National Drive on Direct Tax Reform 51 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Leads National Drive on Direct Tax Reform

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DRC Unveils Direct Tax Reform: Corporate and Personal Income Taxes to Replace Multiple Levies by 2026 Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, representing President Félix Tshisekedi, officially launched the national awareness campaign on direct tax reform alongside Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba. Scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, the reform—introduced under Law No. 23/053 of November 30, 2023—seeks to simplify and modernize the Congolese tax system. It consolidates several existing taxes into just two: the Corporate Tax (IS) and the Personal Income Tax (IRPP). Key Features of the Reform Finance… Read More Here

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