An independent audit has revealed that the toxic spill at a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia earlier this year may be one of the worst mining disasters in history, releasing 30 times more waste than officially acknowledged. According to Drizit Zambia Ltd., at least 1.5 million tons of sulphuric acid-ladenContinue Reading
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) has dismissed recent reports suggesting it plans to sell three of its artisanal mining sites in Lualaba Province. In a statement released on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the company stressed that no such agreement exists. “KCC has made no such commitment,” the statement read, reaffirming theContinue Reading
Kansanshi Mining PLC has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to health and safety by earning second place in the 2025 Zambia Chamber of Mines Inter-Company First Aid Competition, held at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe. Hosted by Mopani Copper Mines under the theme “First Aid in a Digital World,” the national competitionContinue Reading
Zimbabwe secures legal victory as US court rules it lacks jurisdiction in decade-old arbitration dispute. A U.S. federal appeals court has dismissed a long-running case filed by two Mauritian firms against Zimbabwe’s state-owned mining company, delivering a significant legal victory for Harare in a $93 million international dispute. The U.S.Continue Reading
Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) is gearing up for another impactful over-border combo tour—this time, Zimbabwe is in the spotlight. In August, MTE will host two back-to-back exhibitions, continuing its mission to connect suppliers and industry operators across the SADC mining and industrial landscape. Two Events, Two Regions, One ObjectiveContinue Reading
In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace agreement on June 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C., aimed at ending decades of violence in eastern DRC. The accord was brokered with the backing of the United States, which played a pivotal role inContinue Reading
Popol Mabolia Yenga, Director General of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Mining Cadastre (CAMI), has urged African nations to pursue a unified approach to geological research. His call comes amid growing concerns over inconsistent data on the origin of mineral resources and disputes between neighboring countries. Speaking at theContinue Reading
LUSAKA, Zambia – June 24, 2025 — Godwin Beene, Country Manager for First Quantum Minerals (FQM) in Zambia, is set to join the speaker lineup at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, Africa’s flagship event for the mining sector. Beene will participate in a high-level panel titled “Zambia: AcceleratingContinue 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
During an official visit to Paris, Deputy Minister of Mines Godard Motemona represented the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the 18th OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. Addressing fellow African mining ministers and global stakeholders, Motemona reaffirmed the DRC’s commitment—under the leadership of President Félix Tshisekedi and PrimeContinue Reading
