In a significant milestone for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s artisanal gold sector, state-owned DRC Gold Trading SA has confirmed the successful purchase and export of over 280 kilograms of artisanal gold through its Kindu branch in Maniema Province, just two months after the facility began operations. The transactions haveContinue Reading
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) is nearing completion of its US$1.25 billion Kansanshi S3 Expansion Project in Solwezi, Zambia, now 92% finished and on track for commissioning in August 2025. Announced three years ago, the S3 project marks a bold investment in one of Zambia’s largest copper operations. It also complementsContinue Reading
NORTH KIVU, DRC – In a development that could further cement the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s position as a global mining hotspot, Rome Resources, a company listed on the London AIM exchange, is advancing its maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Bisie North Project in North Kivu province.Continue Reading
KINSHASA – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has unveiled an ambitious $58 billion national infrastructure master plan, tied to a landmark $500 billion partnership with the United States—a move that could reshape not only the country’s economy but the wider Central African region. Announced on May 27, 2025, byContinue Reading
PANAMA CITY – The Panamanian government has approved a maintenance and environmental safety plan for the Cobre Panama copper mine, operated by First Quantum Minerals. However, officials made it clear that this does not signal a reopening of the mine. Trade and Industry Minister Julio Molto announced on Friday thatContinue Reading
Patriot Resources (ASX: PAT) has officially struck a game-changing deal, acquiring the high-grade Sugarloaf copper deposit in Zambia’s renowned Mumbwa copper district—one of the country’s most promising mineral belts. The Sugarloaf project, rich with historical drilling data, carries an exploration target of 1.6 to 2.5 million tonnes at impressive copperContinue Reading
In the dusty southeastern town of Manono, deep beneath the surface lies a treasure coveted by the world—6.6 million tonnes of lithium, one of the largest known deposits on Earth. This mineral is vital for electric vehicle batteries and the global push toward renewable energy. But for the people ofContinue Reading
The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) is turning up the heat on the country’s powerful mining and oil sectors, introducing massive fines to enforce long-ignored foreign exchange regulations. In a dramatic move aimed at curbing capital flight and stabilizing the weakening Congolese franc, the BCC has hiked penalties by moreContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is setting its sights on a massive infrastructure overhaul—unveiling a bold $58 billion master plan aimed at transforming roads, agriculture, and logistics across the vast Central African nation. At the heart of this ambition is a landmark $500 billion mega-partnership with the United States,Continue Reading
The Investing in African Mining Indaba (MI26), Africa’s most influential and transformative platform for mining leadership, investment, and innovation, has announced its 2026 theme, “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships.” This bold direction reflects the urgent need for collaboration across the continent to fast-track untapped growth opportunities across the entire miningContinue Reading
