MiningWrap Weekly #2 — AngloGold completes Centamin deal, Zambia copper tax update

AngloGold Completes Centamin Acquisition

AngloGold Ashanti has completed its $2.5 billion acquisition of Centamin, adding the Sukari gold mine in Egypt and approximately 450,000 oz/yr of production to its portfolio.

Zambia Delays Copper Windfall Tax

The Zambian government has delayed full enforcement of its copper windfall tax to Q3 2026 following negotiations with major producers. The move was widely welcomed by investors.

South Africa Critical Minerals Strategy

The government released its Critical Minerals Strategy identifying 37 minerals of strategic importance, with a framework for downstream beneficiation and export tariff relief.