First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has dropped plans to sell minority stakes in its Zambian copper mines after securing a $1 billion gold-streaming agreement that eased pressure on its balance sheet. The Canadian miner had previously considered offloading shares in its Kansanshi and Sentinel mines following the forced closure of itsContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Mining Registry (CAMI) has assured stakeholders that the entry of American investors into the country’s mining sector will not come at the expense of existing partners, particularly Chinese companies that already dominate much of the industry. At a press conference on Thursday, August 7,Continue Reading
Zimbabwe’s mining laboratories are grappling with backlogs as a gold production boom fuels a surge in exploration activity, driven by record global prices. Gold prices hit an all-time high of $3,500 per ounce in April 2025, spurred by geopolitical tensions, aggressive central bank buying, and global economic uncertainty—further intensified byContinue Reading
AI-driven American miner seeks exploration permits as it targets one of the world’s largest untapped lithium reserves. KoBold Metals has taken a significant step forward in its ambitions to tap into the Democratic Republic of Congo’s vast lithium potential, officially filing for exploration permits with the country’s Mining Cadastre (CAMI)Continue Reading
Chinese battery materials manufacturer Dowstone Technology has unveiled plans to invest $165 million in a new copper smelting facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), further cementing China’s role in Africa’s copper value chain. Announced on July 3, 2025, the project aims to establish a modern plant capable ofContinue Reading
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved 115 new development projects worth a combined $627 million, following the 33rd Environmental Assessment Committee (EAC) meeting held in June 2025. The projects span a wide range of strategic sectors vital to Zambia’s long-term economic transformation, including: These approvals reflect Zambia’s continuedContinue Reading
As Zimbabwe’s lithium industry booms, fueled by Chinese investment and the global EV demand, locals like Darlington Vivito are risking everything for a share of the wealth. On a cold, misty evening in March 2023, 22-year-old Darlington Vivito said goodbye to his parents at their modest homestead in Bikita, southeasternContinue Reading
New Gold Trading Model Brings Transparency and Economic Growth to Eastern Congo In a groundbreaking move to formalize the artisanal gold sector, DRC Gold Trading SA has injected over $27 million into Maniema province’s economy in just two months—marking a major shift in how gold is traded in the DemocraticContinue Reading
India has sent a team of government geologists to Zambia to explore rich deposits of copper and cobalt, two minerals essential to its energy transition and rapidly growing technology sector, according to senior Indian officials. The Zambian government has granted India access to over 9,000 square kilometers (around 3,475 squareContinue 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
