Top Copper-Producing Countries: DRC Stands Out With Exceptional Growth
In this day and age, #copper has gained prominence as one of the top #CriticalMinerals, with demand propelled by the
Read more
Copper
China MinMetals Kicks Off Expansion of Khoemacau Copper Mine
On 6 February 2026, China MinMetals Corporation (CMC), through its subsidiary MMG, undertook a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project
Read more
DR Congo Seals Deal With US of America on Critical Minerals
Following the shortlist of state-controlled mining assets — including #cobalt, #copper, #gold, #lithium, and #manganese — submitted in January 2026
Read more
Africa and Energy are Focus of China’s Investments According to Griffith University BRI Report 2025
On 18 January 2026, Griffith University released its annual Belt and Road Initiative (#BRI) Report for 2025. Under BRI in
Read more
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Convenes Emergency G7 Critical Minerals Meeting
On 12 January 2026, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent convened a Critical Minerals Meeting with #G7 Finance Ministers. Other key
Read more
Africa’s Largest Copper Smelter at Kamoa-Kakula Outputs First Batch of Copper Anode
On 2 January 2026, Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) announced the output of its first batch of #copper anode from its
Read more
Trump Brokers Peace Deal Between DRC and Rwanda, While Securing Access to Critical Minerals
On 4 December 2025, US President Donald Trump hosted the Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda President
Read more
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and Chinese Premier Li Qiang Officially Launch TAZARA Upgrade
On 20 November 2025, President Hakainde Hichilema and Chinese Premier Li Qiang officially kicked off the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (#TAZARA) Revitalization
Read more
Chengtun to Acquire Loncor, Including Adumbi Gold Mine in DR Congo
On 14 October 2025, Loncor Gold (TSXV: LN; FSE: LO51; OTCQX: LONCF) announced that it has entered into an agreement
Read more
China, Zambia, Tanzania Finally Sign TAZARA Rehabilitation Project
After more than a year of negotiations, China, Zambia and Tanzania finally put pen to paper to ink the contract
Read more