Jubilee Metals has restarted operations at its Roan copper facility in Zambia following the restoration of stable power. With production back on track, the company is now accelerating output by prioritizing the processing of newly secured high-grade copper feed. Strategic Shift to High-Grade Copper After power outages disrupted operations inContinue Reading
Zambia made an unforgettable impression at the 2025 Mining Indaba, showcasing its growing influence in the mining sector with a packed Country Showcase that captured global attention. As Africa’s second-largest copper producer and a rising leader in critical minerals like cobalt and lithium, Zambia is positioning itself as an unparalleledContinue Reading
South African authorities suspended rescue operations on Monday for an unspecified number of illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg. The decision came after rescue teams descended 70 meters into the shaft but were forced to stop when safety risks escalated. Suspension of Rescue Operation “WeContinue Reading
At the 37th special session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 7, 2025, the International Chamber of Commerce and Development (CCID) called on the United Nations to increase transparency in the transfer of raw materials from Rwanda, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight to combat mineral exploitationContinue Reading
The flagship event of the mining sector, Investing in African Mining Indaba, is now in its third day. Speaking on one of the panels on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, John Woto, Deputy General Manager of Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), highlighted the company’s major achievements that demonstrate its commitment to responsibleContinue Reading
Cape Town, 4 February 2025. The Minerals Council South Africa and its members are continuously promoting and enhancing their interventions to eliminate fatalities, injuries and illnesses through the sharing and adoption of leading practices, innovation, and collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve Zero Harm. The interventions driven by the MineralsContinue Reading
The 327-kilometre Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project is set to serve as a crucial test case for the long-term viability of concession-based infrastructure projects in developing economies, according to Public-Private Development (PPD) specialist Vicente Valencia. With a total investment of US$650 million, the project operates under a 25-year concession agreement, comprisingContinue Reading
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Recognizing the untapped potential of the Copperbelt Province, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has officially handed over a groundbreaking aerial geological survey to the Zambian government. Fully funded by FQM, this comprehensive survey addresses a long-standing gap in geological data, despite more than a century of mining activityContinue Reading
During an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on January 27, 2025, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Foreign Minister, delivered a powerful address condemning what she described as a “systematic and coordinated strategy” by Rwanda to support the M23 rebel group. She urged theContinue Reading
Zambia’s mining sector is experiencing a strong recovery, with economic expert Kelvin Chisanga praising its resilience and the positive impact of policy-driven reforms. Chisanga pointed out that while production fell by 20% in 2023, the 12% growth in 2024 is a clear indication of the success of government policies andContinue Reading
