In Zambia’s North-Western Province, Kansanshi Mine has long been known as the country’s copper powerhouse. Yet, in recent years, it is gold—produced as a by-product of copper—that has become a cornerstone of Zambia’s economic strategy and financial resilience. Gold at the Heart of National Reserves Since 2021, Kansanshi has suppliedContinue Reading
The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially issued seven digital research certificates to U.S.-based Kobold Metals, marking an important step in strengthening mining collaboration between the two countries. The certificates were formally presented on September 2, 2025, at a ceremony in Kinshasa, attended byContinue Reading
U.S. Gold Corp. has selected Glencore Technology’s Jameson Cell flotation system to improve gold and copper recovery at its flagship CK Gold Project in Wyoming. The decision follows extensive engineering, optimization, and trade-off studies conducted as part of the project’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and execution plan. Partnership with GlencoreContinue Reading
The Center for Research in Public Finance and Local Development (CREFDL) has called on the Court of Auditors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to intensify scrutiny of how mining companies are managing the mandatory 0.3% turnover allocation earmarked for local development. In a statement issued on August 28,Continue Reading
Zambia and Botswana have signed a landmark agreement to expand and modernize trade infrastructure at the Kazungula Bridge, a critical transport gateway for Southern Africa. The move is expected to ease congestion, cut freight delays, and unlock new trade opportunities across the region. Cutting Delays, Saving Millions Transport and LogisticsContinue Reading
Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo’s new central bank governor, Andre Wameso, has unveiled an ambitious strategy to restore confidence in the Congolese franc (CDF) and curb the country’s overwhelming reliance on the US dollar. Today, nearly 90% of all transactions in the DRC are conducted in dollars, makingContinue Reading
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has embarked on a major township road rehabilitation initiative worth US$8.1 million, covering 15.1 kilometres across Chililabombwe, Chingola, and Shibuyunji districts. The project, part of KCM’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, aims to enhance local infrastructure, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic activity in host communities. OfContinue Reading
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has successfully transported 15,000 tonnes of sulphur to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking another milestone in strengthening logistics for Africa’s mining sector. The ANEMON vessel recently docked at the Lobito Mining Terminal (TMPL), where the shipment was unloaded and seamlessly transferred onto theContinue Reading
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has dropped plans to sell minority stakes in its Zambian copper mines after securing a $1 billion gold-streaming agreement that eased pressure on its balance sheet. The Canadian miner had previously considered offloading shares in its Kansanshi and Sentinel mines following the forced closure of itsContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Mining Registry (CAMI) has assured stakeholders that the entry of American investors into the country’s mining sector will not come at the expense of existing partners, particularly Chinese companies that already dominate much of the industry. At a press conference on Thursday, August 7,Continue Reading
