Minister Watum Kabamba Leads Major Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Watsa, Haut-Uélé Province — In a decisive move to enforce legality in the mining sector, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba led an operation that shut down a large-scale illegal gold mining site operated by Chinese nationalsContinue Reading
Zambia strengthens renewable energy expansion with 16 MW Lifesong Solar Power Plant in Copperbelt Province Zambia’s ambition to generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power by the end of 2025 continues to gain traction, with the launch of the Lifesong Northrise 16 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 1) in NdolaContinue Reading
Kavango Resources has officially joined the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) in Zimbabwe, marking a significant milestone for both the company and the country’s mining sector. The metals exploration and gold production firm becomes the 17th company to list on the exchange, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary. At theContinue Reading
President Hakainde Hichilema will lead the 2025 Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka, scheduled for 7th to 10th October 2025, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development announced. Speaking ahead of the event, Minister Paul Kabuswe described this year’s Insaka as a landmark occasion for Zambia, reinforcing its reputation as aContinue Reading
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo — Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba received a warm welcome upon his arrival at Bunia Airport on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as he began a pivotal field mission to the provinces of Ituri and Haut-Uélé. The initiative aims to strengthen the connection between theContinue Reading
Chililabombwe, Zambia – The Min’gomba Copper Mining Project is fast emerging as a potential game-changer for both Zambia and the global copper industry, with early estimates suggesting it could rank among the richest underground copper deposits in the world. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema expressed optimism about the project’s transformative potentialContinue Reading
African Mining Week Ministerial Forum Spotlights New Industrialisation Strategies Across the Continent Mining ministers from Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Nigeria have unveiled bold strategies to fast-track mineral beneficiation and value addition, signalling a major shift toward industrialisation and economic transformation within Africa’s mining sector. Zimbabwe SetsContinue Reading
Mopani Copper Mine is ramping up its operations with an ambitious goal to produce over 70,000 metric tonnes of copper by the end of 2025, marking a strong resurgence for Zambia’s mining sector amid global demand for the red metal. As the energy transition accelerates worldwide, copper remains essential forContinue Reading
The University of Kolwezi (UNIKOL) officially launched the Geological and Geochemical Mapping Training on Monday, 29 September 2025, under the FEF Project — a strategic initiative aimed at developing the National Geoscientific Data Bank for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This programme is a collaborative effort between the BureauContinue Reading
Maamba, Zambia – Maamba Solar Energy Limited has officially launched construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Maamba, Southern Province, marking a bold move to diversify Zambia’s energy mix and reduce the impact of load-shedding. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on 22 September, was attended by government officials,Continue Reading
