A Carter Center delegation, led by President and CEO Ms. Paige Alexander, visited the MMG Kinsevere mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo on November 7, 2025, to assess ongoing community and environmental programs. The group was received by Mr. Yi Chen, General Manager of MMG Kinsevere. The visit focusedContinue Reading
The M23 armed group has rejected accusations that its fighters stole at least 500 kilograms of gold from Twangiza Mining’s concession in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Twangiza Mining, which operates in an area largely under M23 control, claimed earlier this week that the rebels hadContinue Reading
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are edging closer to finalizing a landmark economic framework designed to reform mineral supply chains, strengthen regional cooperation, and attract global investment. The initiative, developed with support from the United States and other international partners, follows the peace agreement signed in WashingtonContinue Reading
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
