The 327-kilometre Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project is set to serve as a crucial test case for the long-term viability of concession-based infrastructure projects in developing economies, according to Public-Private Development (PPD) specialist Vicente Valencia. With a total investment of US$650 million, the project operates under a 25-year concession agreement, comprisingContinue Reading

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Recognizing the untapped potential of the Copperbelt Province, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has officially handed over a groundbreaking aerial geological survey to the Zambian government. Fully funded by FQM, this comprehensive survey addresses a long-standing gap in geological data, despite more than a century of mining activityContinue Reading

During an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on January 27, 2025, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Foreign Minister, delivered a powerful address condemning what she described as a “systematic and coordinated strategy” by Rwanda to support the M23 rebel group. She urged theContinue Reading

DRC Gold Trading SA, a state-owned mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on its official X account on Tuesday, January 21, that it successfully exported 200 kilograms of gold in January. This gold was sourced from artisanal and small-scale mining operations. The exports were facilitated byContinue Reading

Zambia’s mining sector is experiencing a strong recovery, with economic expert Kelvin Chisanga praising its resilience and the positive impact of policy-driven reforms. Chisanga pointed out that while production fell by 20% in 2023, the 12% growth in 2024 is a clear indication of the success of government policies andContinue Reading

Shares of Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM: TYM) skyrocketed by 16% following the announcement of a game-changing discovery of economically significant silver and cobalt deposits at its Mushima North Project in Zambia. High-Grade Silver Hits The UK-based exploration company reported impressive drill results, including a standout 59-metre section grading 25 gramsContinue Reading

In the dynamic landscape of African industry, DGC Workforce Solutions exemplifies over 115 years of excellence and innovation. As a distinguished division of the Dickinson Group of Companies, established in 1910, DGC Workforce Solutions has grown from its industrial services foundations to become a leading provider of integrated workforce solutionsContinue Reading

The Governor of Haut-Uele province has ordered the suspension of mining activities by Chinese operators in the region following an official visit to Watsa. This decision comes in response to illegal mining practices and environmental harm attributed to these operators. Provincial authorities revealed that Chinese companies have been exploiting resourcesContinue Reading

DRC Showcases Visionary Leadership at Mining Indaba 2025 The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba will host a prestigious delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), led by H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, and Hon. Louis Watum, Minister of Industry and Small and Medium EnterpriseContinue Reading

Jubilee Metals Group, a diversified metals producer listed on Aim and AltX, reported a decline in copper production at its Roan operation in Zambia due to ongoing power constraints. In its operational update for the six months ending December 31, marking the first half of the 2025 financial year, theContinue Reading