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Koryx Copper Provides Update on Zambia Projects and Planned 2025 Exploration Work Program
Highlights Koryx Copper owns 51% of two highly prospective exploration licenses in the Zambian copper belt, with an option to earn up to 80% over the next 30 months. Over the last few months significant work was completed in preparation for the...

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth: G20 Employment Working Group
Programme Director, Troika Members, Honourable Deputy Ministers of Employment and Labour: Mr Jomo Sibiya and Ms Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala, Premier of the Eastern Cape: Honourable Oscar Mabuyane MEC: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs &...

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth on election of South Africa as Chairperson of African Regional Labour Administration Centre Governing Council
The Ministry and Department of Employment and Labour welcomes the election of South Africa as the Chairperson of African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council for the 2025-2027 term of Office. ARLAC is a regional...

Presidency briefs media on President's upcoming programme
The Cape Independence Advocacy –Western Cape Secession On the Cape Independence Advocacy and their announced trip to Washington D.C. Given the organisations limited representation and lack of alignment with constitutional values that prioritise...

Governor Abbott Reappoints Brotherton, Whitehill To Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
TEXAS, February 11 - February 11, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Charla Brotherton and Katherine “Kit” Whitehill to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031....

Seneca Commodities–Zambia and LVC Global Forge JV to Optimize Critical Mineral Trading in Emerging & Frontier Markets
This international joint venture seeks to supply strategic/precious metals - such as copper, cobalt, and gold - to global traders and end-users. LUSAKA, ZAMBIA, March 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seneca Commodities–Zambia and LVC Global...

JP3E Holdings Inc establishes Datang International Trading Co. Ltd as Joint Venture in South Korea with China Datang Holdings Group Corp. Ltd, Acquiring JP3E Preferred Shares, Providing Funding to Facilitate $2,800,000,000 in Copper and Gold Sales,…
SOMERSET, N.J., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JP 3E Holdings, Inc. (“JP3E”) formerly Spooz, Inc. (OTC: SPZI), a provider of innovative financial and commodity trading solutions, announces that Datang International Trading Co,, Ltd in South...

New report finds women and girls still face widespread discrimination in sexist laws
Equality Now research finds that while some countries have made progress in strengthening women's legal rights, there has been alarming backsliding elsewhere. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new global report...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Social Cohesion Dialogue
Programme Directors; Ms Phumza Mfenyane and Ms Busisiwe Jemsana-Mantashe; Premier of the Eastern Cape; Mr Oscar Mabuyane; Eastern Cape MEC for Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Ms Sibulele Ngongo; Facilitator, Mr Mluleki Ntsabo, and Panel...

Ellis Martin Report: Midnight Sun Mining Corp.'s (MMA.V) Adrian O'Brien-High Grade Copper in Zambia-Near Production
loading......... Malibu, CA, Feb 26, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Join Ellis Martin for a conversation with Adrian O'Brien - Vice President of Business Development & Communications with Midnight Sun Mining. Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (CVE:MMA)...

Terra Metals Inc. Appoints Lord Dr. Tariq Abbasi to Board of Directors and Mark Donohue as Chief Operating Officer, Signaling Strategic Global Expansion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and LUSAKA, Zambia , June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Metals Inc., a Delaware-registered company focused on critical minerals development, today announced the appointment of Lord Dr. Tariq Abbasi, MBE, DL, FRSA, to its Board...

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts opens 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Econom Workshop, 28 Jan
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms. Bernice Swarts, will officially open the 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) workshop at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, Johannesburg tomorrow (28 January...

Minister Ronald Lamola on international relation matters and upcoming engagements
Media statement delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola at Oliver Tambo Building in Pretoria South Africa and Angola strengthen economic ties with new initiatives and upcoming State Visit On the 1st of November 2024, we undertook a working visit to...

Minister Dion George: Ministerial Roundtable on Global Climate Transparency
Honourable President of the 29th Conference of the Parties, His Excellency Mukhtar Babayev, Honourable Mr Secretary-General Excellencies, Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement, Ladies and...

Minister Sihle Zikalala: Debate on infrastructure development in local government
Address by the Deputy Minister of Public Works And Infrastructure Hon. Sihle Zikalala (MP) during the debate on infrastructure development in local government as the only path to viable municipalities, 12 November 2024 Honourable Chairperson and...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh calls on Southern African countries to collaborate to strengthen environmental action
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Narend Singh has today – 20 January 2025 - opened the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Expanded Constituency Workshop in Johannesburg, Gauteng, highlighting the critical need for...

Terra Metals Inc. Advances Copper and Cobalt Operations in Zambia Amid President Trump’s Pro-Mining Policies
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Metals Inc. (TMI), a Delaware-registered company in the United States, is proud to announce significant progress in its mining and renewable energy initiatives in Zambia, bolstered by...

Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy workshop
The High Commissioner of India in South Africa, Mr. Prabhat Kumar, The Director General, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, Ms. Sunita Narain, Programme Director for Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy, Centre for Science and...

Barrick’s Lumwana Mine Fuels Zambia’s Economic Growth With Major Expansion on the Horizon
All amounts expressed in US dollars LUMWANA, Zambia, Jan. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia’s economic growth, contributing over $3.7 billion since 2019. In 2024...

Minister Gwede Mantashe delivers keynote address at Mintek 90 Conference, 11 Nov
The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr Gwede Mantashe will, on 11 November 2024 deliver a keynote address at the Mintek 90 Conference to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 11th and 12th November 2024. The conference aims to...