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
Gemfields recently conducted a mini auction to sell emeralds from its Kagem mine in Zambia. These gems had remained unsold from a previous sale due to strong competition from another producer offering similar stones at lower prices. Held between February 19 and 21, the auction generated $4.8 million from theContinue Reading
On February 19, 2025, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to discuss the implementation of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programs. The meeting took place against theContinue Reading
The North-Western Division of the Zambia Police has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting First Quantum Minerals Limited (FQML) and its mining operations in the region. During a recent courtesy visit to FQML’s Trident Limited site in Kalumbila—home to the Sentinel Copper and Enterprise Nickel Mines—a high-level police delegation led byContinue Reading
