The Government of Zambia, in partnership with Kansanshi Mining Plc and First Quantum Minerals (FQM), officially launched the first-ever Pitch Day under the Kansanshi Mining Accelerator Programme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and strengthen Zambia’s economic ecosystem. The event, held at the SolweziContinue Reading
The Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS) has unveiled new measures governing cobalt export quotas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — the world’s leading supplier of the battery metal crucial to electric vehicles and clean energy technologies. The new regulation, outlined inContinue Reading
Strong recovery, steady performance, and rising confidence in Africa’s leading tin producer Alphamin Resources, the JSE-listed tin producer operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reported a sharp rebound in production for the third quarter of 2025 — a clear sign of resilience amid regional challenges. TheContinue Reading
Bell Equipment Mining & Construction has officially unveiled its new Bell G140 Motor Grader in Zambia, marking a significant step forward in supporting the country’s mining and construction industries with reliable, high-performance machinery. The launch event, held in Kitwe, drew industry leaders, long-term customers, and Bell’s local partners, who witnessedContinue Reading
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
