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14 Oct 2026 · Mining.com.au
IRH and ZCCM-IH reaffirm Mopani copper partnership after breach claims
UAE-based IRH and Zambia's state mining investor ZCCM-IH said in a joint statement that they remain committed to Mopani Copper Mines, with IRH reaffirming its US$1.1 billion investment pledge weeks after ZCCM accused an IRH subsidiary of missing funding and operating obligations. They did not say whether those issues had been resolved; Mopani targets 300,000 tonnes of finished copper a year by 2029.
7 Oct 2026 · Ecofin Agency
UAE-based IRH makes takeover approach for Mozambique mineral sands producer Kenmare
Kenmare Resources confirmed on 6 October that it had received a non-binding, all-cash proposal from UAE-based International Resources Holding for its entire share capital, without disclosing the price. Kenmare runs the Moma mineral sands mine in Mozambique, which produces ilmenite, rutile and zircon, and IRH has until 17 November to make a firm offer or withdraw.
1 Oct 2026 · MiningFocus Africa
Zambia's ZCCM-IH accuses UAE-based IRH of breaching Mopani copper takeover terms
State investor ZCCM-IH alleged that Delta Mining, the International Resources Holding unit that owns 51% of Mopani Copper Mines, has underfunded the operation, taken loans without approval and fallen behind on development and payments. ZCCM-IH wants shareholder talks but reserved the right to seek damages or arbitration; IRH said it is addressing the issues through normal discussions.
30 Sept 2026 · The National
EGA and Gulftainer agree to expand aluminium exports via UAE east coast port
Emirates Global Aluminium and Gulftainer agreed to route aluminium exports through Khor Fakkan on the UAE's east coast, starting at 250,000 tonnes in the first year and 300,000 tonnes in the second. The arrangement is intended to diversify shipping routes away from the Strait of Hormuz amid regional shipping disruptions.
22 Sept 2026 · Argus Media
UAE-based Titan Lithium unit agrees to acquire Australia's Global Lithium for A$333 million
Titan Australia, part of UAE-headquartered Titan Lithium, agreed to acquire ASX-listed Global Lithium for about A$333 million and to provide an A$120 million loan facility for the Manna lithium project in Western Australia. A final investment decision on Manna is expected by end-2026, with first spodumene shipments targeted for June 2028, and the scheme vote is planned for December 2026.
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