HARARE – Zimbabwe earned US$209 million from lithium exports in the first nine months of 2023, nearly treble last year’s earnings, Mines Minister Zhemu Soda said on Wednesday, as Chinese-driven mining and processing projects take off. Africa’s top lithium producer, Zimbabwe hopes demand for the mineral, which is key forContinue Reading
DRC Gold Trading SA, a state-owned mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on its official X account on Tuesday, January 21, that it successfully exported 200 kilograms of gold in January. This gold was sourced from artisanal and small-scale mining operations. The exports were facilitated byContinue Reading
Shares of Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM: TYM) skyrocketed by 16% following the announcement of a game-changing discovery of economically significant silver and cobalt deposits at its Mushima North Project in Zambia. High-Grade Silver Hits The UK-based exploration company reported impressive drill results, including a standout 59-metre section grading 25 gramsContinue Reading
In the dynamic landscape of African industry, DGC Workforce Solutions exemplifies over 115 years of excellence and innovation. As a distinguished division of the Dickinson Group of Companies, established in 1910, DGC Workforce Solutions has grown from its industrial services foundations to become a leading provider of integrated workforce solutionsContinue Reading
DRC Showcases Visionary Leadership at Mining Indaba 2025 The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba will host a prestigious delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), led by H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, and Hon. Louis Watum, Minister of Industry and Small and Medium EnterpriseContinue Reading
On January 18, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered an address to ambassadors accredited to the country, spotlighting the government’s efforts to enhance the traceability of “strategic” minerals sourced from the eastern region. In his speech, Tshisekedi emphasized the critical importance of transparency andContinue Reading
The demand for metals such as copper, which are essential for electric vehicles (EVs), remains robust despite concerns over a slowdown in EV sales, according to Tom Mackay, head of refined metals at commodity trader IXM. He noted that accurately forecasting demand is challenging as the market continues to evolve.Continue Reading
The world urgently requires new mines to meet the rising demand for key energy-transition metals, particularly copper, according to Dominic Barton, chairman of Rio Tinto Group. He highlighted that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) alone will not suffice to close the impending supply gap. “We can’t rely solely on inorganic growthContinue Reading
On Thursday, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at easing cross-border trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Ministers from both nations convened to discuss a collaborative framework and action plan designed to address persistent challenges encountered by transporters. Peter Kazadi, theContinue Reading
Mingomba Mining Limited, a joint venture between KoBold Metals and ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc, has publicly declared the selection of Mr. Kalimina Mwinga PMP for the position of Project Control Manager and Mr. Fanuel K Banda, P.E., PMP as Chief Mining Engineer. Both Mr. Mwinga and Mr. Banda bring withContinue Reading
