Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) has announced a US$500 million strategic private placement with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar. As part of the transaction, Ivanhoe will issue 57,516,666 common shares to QIA at a price of C$12.00 per share, generatingContinue 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
Kalumbila, Zambia — First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its Trident operation, has unveiled Kwanzangana, a pioneering Corporate Social Investment (CSI) model designed to place communities at the heart of development and ensure mining benefits are shared more equitably. The initiative takes its name from the Lunda word for “sharing,” reflectingContinue Reading
Kinshasa, DR Congo — Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has reiterated her government’s determination to fast-track the completion of road infrastructure projects across the Democratic Republic of Congo before the rainy season begins. Speaking during the 57th Council of Ministers meeting in Kinshasa, the Prime Minister reminded cabinet members ofContinue Reading
In Zambia’s North-Western Province, Kansanshi Mine stands tall as the country’s largest copper producer. But while copper dominates its output, it is gold — recovered as a by-product — that has become central to Zambia’s economic strategy. For almost two decades, Kansanshi has poured its gold into doré bars, withContinue Reading
In Zambia’s North-Western Province, Kansanshi Mine has long been known as the country’s copper powerhouse. Yet, in recent years, it is gold—produced as a by-product of copper—that has become a cornerstone of Zambia’s economic strategy and financial resilience. Gold at the Heart of National Reserves Since 2021, Kansanshi has suppliedContinue Reading
The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially issued seven digital research certificates to U.S.-based Kobold Metals, marking an important step in strengthening mining collaboration between the two countries. The certificates were formally presented on September 2, 2025, at a ceremony in Kinshasa, attended byContinue Reading
U.S. Gold Corp. has selected Glencore Technology’s Jameson Cell flotation system to improve gold and copper recovery at its flagship CK Gold Project in Wyoming. The decision follows extensive engineering, optimization, and trade-off studies conducted as part of the project’s Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and execution plan. Partnership with GlencoreContinue Reading
The Center for Research in Public Finance and Local Development (CREFDL) has called on the Court of Auditors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to intensify scrutiny of how mining companies are managing the mandatory 0.3% turnover allocation earmarked for local development. In a statement issued on August 28,Continue Reading
Zambia and Botswana have signed a landmark agreement to expand and modernize trade infrastructure at the Kazungula Bridge, a critical transport gateway for Southern Africa. The move is expected to ease congestion, cut freight delays, and unlock new trade opportunities across the region. Cutting Delays, Saving Millions Transport and LogisticsContinue Reading
