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Ivanhoe Mines, the Canadian based – focused and diversified mining project developer is reportedly making headways in its underground diamond-drilling program at its Kipushi unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The diversified miner, formerly known as Ivanplats said initial assay (sample) results from its 70 year-old Kipushi copper/zinc/germanium/lead and …

The planned commissioning of the US$2 billion Trident Kalumbila mine in Solwezi planned for next year may probably be delayed after the developers discovered over 300 graves during the construction of the Greenfield project. Kalumbila mine project is a unit of First Quantum Minerals Limited who are also owners of …

The fate of one of Zambia’s leading mining companies, Konkola Copper Mines has continued unfolding with Government revealing various shortcomings on the operations of the copper producer. Recently, the Government announced its intentions to audit the Vedanta Resources Plc owned KCM to establish various developments and commissioned a technical committee …

Mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea are among the new countries that have joined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) as full members after compliance of the agency’s set rules. DR Congo joins among other African countries, Zambia in the initiative to remain transparent in its dealings on minerals including ensuring …

The planned construction of the much awaited three-mega tons per annum, Kitumba Copper mine project in Mumbwa in central Zambia comes under public scrutiny on 11 July this year as owners and Australian listed Blackthorn Resources Limited, await to start developing the project. According to developers, Blackthorn Resources Limited plans …