The Zambian Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has introduced the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in the management of mining licenses. ZIMIS replaces the previous Cadastre System, offering a more streamlined approach to issuing mining rights. This upgradeContinue Reading
In a move that signals renewed investment and confidence in Zambia’s mining sector, Vedanta Resources Group CEO Deshnee Naidoo visited Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) operations in Chingola and Chililabombwe last week. Her visit marks a critical step toward revitalizing KCM and aligns with Vedanta’s broader expansion strategy. A High-Powered VisitContinue Reading
The Pan-African Anti-Corruption Network (Unis), a member of the Congo Is Not for Sale (CNPV) coalition, has released a report urging drastic reductions in government spending in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The report, published on February 24, highlights excessive costs tied to political institutions and calls for urgentContinue Reading
Journalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are now better equipped to hold the mining sector accountable, thanks to a specialized training program on mining taxation. This initiative aims to strengthen media oversight and promote transparency in how the country’s vast mineral wealth is managed. Empowering Journalists for GreaterContinue Reading
Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has introduced the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in mining license management. Replacing the previous Cadastre System, ZIMIS aims to streamline the issuance of mining rights, directly aligning with Zambia’s goalContinue Reading
Global mining giant Barrick Gold has solidified its commitment to Zambia, signing a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government’s Industrial Resources Limited (IRL). This move signals a significant push to bolster exploration and mining activities in the mineral-rich nation, aligning with Zambia’s ambitious goal of tripling its copperContinue Reading
Mercury—a highly toxic chemical used to extract gold from ore—is leaving a devastating impact on people and the environment. It damages the lungs, skin, and eyes while spreading far beyond mining sites, contaminating air, water, and soil. Even worse, mercury accumulates in the food chain, posing a serious threat toContinue Reading
The Pan-African Anti-Corruption Network (Unis), a member of the Congo is Not for Sale (CNPV) coalition, has released a bold new report proposing significant cost-cutting measures within the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) government. Published on Monday, February 24, the report focuses on eliminating wasteful spending, particularly in political institutions,Continue Reading
In a major shake-up of the global minerals market, the Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS) has announced a four-month suspension of cobalt exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), starting February 22, 2025. This decision is aimed at curbing the global oversupplyContinue Reading
Canadian exploration company Loncor has unveiled promising results from its deep drilling program at the Adumbi Gold Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), confirming high-grade gold deposits at various depths. The latest drilling data revealed significant gold intersections, including:✅ 26.94 grams per ton (g/t) at 0.45 meters✅ 5.82Continue Reading
