The state miner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to maximize returns from its copper and cobalt ventures. It aims to negotiate for increased ownership stakes across various ventures to enhance its influence over the management of major mines. Additionally, Gecamines plans to utilize its existingContinue Reading
The European Union (EU) foresees Rwanda emerging as a pivotal center for mineral resources, sparking a potential diplomatic rift with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This tension arose subsequent to a memorandum of understanding signed on February 21 between Brussels and Kigali, aiming to integrate sustainable value chains forContinue Reading
Buenassa, a company operating in the metal processing and trading sector, has announced the reception of a subsidy totaling US$3.5 million from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Government through the Fonds de Promotion de l’Industrie (FPI). This grant serves as the initial installment for the funding of itsContinue Reading
In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Adore Ngaka faces a daily reminder of his losses as he gazes down the road from his home at the looming oil drills. The expansion of oil extraction near his village in western Congo has left a trail of devastation:Continue Reading
Paul Kabuswe, the Zambian Minister of Mines and Minerals, highlighted the challenges faced by Zambia despite its efforts to reform economic policies and attract investment in its mining sector. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, he emphasized the significant gaps in geological surveys and otherContinue Reading
President Hakainde Hichilema has affirmed the government’s dedication to bolstering the nation’s power generation capacity to fulfill the rising demand from the mining and agriculture sectors. Highlighting Zambia’s existing power shortfall, Mr. Hichilema commends the ongoing efforts of stakeholders to invest in solar energy, viewing it as a positive trajectory.Continue Reading
By the end of 2025, Africa may witness the inauguration of its inaugural cobalt sulphate refinery, a significant development as it would be one of the rare facilities outside of China capable of producing this essential component for lithium-ion batteries. Recently, the Nigeria-based Africa Finance Corp. indicated its intent toContinue Reading
Jubilee, a prominent player in metals processing across Africa, has provided an update on its copper operations in Zambia. The company’s strategy in Zambia aims at expanding operations to achieve an initial copper production target of 25,000 tonnes per year. This strategy encompasses both augmenting Jubilee’s copper resource base andContinue Reading
Zambia stands on the brink of hosting one of the world’s largest copper mines, as a venture supported by billionaire Bill Gates has unearthed substantial copper deposits, according to the country’s president. KoBold Metals, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and employing artificial intelligence for material exploration vital toContinue Reading
First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQM) is restructuring its key personnel lineup at its Zambian operations to address production and safety challenges in the region, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. This move follows the ongoing repercussions of the sudden shutdown of its flagship Panama mine late last year,Continue Reading
