Every major infrastructure cycle in modern history has been defined by a single commodity bottleneck. In the current energy transition, that bottleneck is copper. While lithium and rare earth elements command headlines, copper underpins every component of the low-carbon economy at a scale those metals cannot match. A single electricContinue Reading
Xtract Resources has announced the start of initial production at its Silverking copper-silver project in Zambia, marking an important milestone as the operation transitions from development into early-stage production. The project, which is being advanced in partnership with Oval Mining, has begun processing mixed oxide and sulphide ore through itsContinue Reading
Barrick Mining continues to strengthen its long-term commitment to the Kibali Gold Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with ongoing feasibility studies aimed at evaluating opportunities to extend the life and value of one of Africa’s largest and most productive gold operations. The continued technical work reflects Barrick’sContinue Reading
Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has called for a coordinated approach between government, mining companies and academic institutions to address the energy challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s rapidly expanding mining sector. Speaking during a panel discussion on mining energy constraints on 19 June 2026, TFM Director of External RelationsContinue Reading
