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Copper and Gold Prices Climb Amid South Kivu Supply Disruptions 1 Copper Gold Mining in DRC 

Copper and Gold Prices Climb Amid South Kivu Supply Disruptions

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Copper and gold prices continued their upward trend last week, driven in part by supply disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade’s price bulletin for the period of April 7 to 12, 2025, copper is trading at $9,916.25 per tonne, while gold has risen to $98.04 per gram on the global market. Copper prices rose slightly from $9,791.15 per tonne the previous week, maintaining the upward momentum observed since the end of March. Gold prices also increased, climbing from $96.86 per gram… Read More Here
DRC Establishes Geological Research Zones to Boost Transparency and Revive Exploration 2 Mining in DRC Exploration New Mining Projects 

DRC Establishes Geological Research Zones to Boost Transparency and Revive Exploration

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has adopted a long-awaited decree to establish and regulate Geological Research Zones (ZRG), marking a major step in reforming its mining sector. The decision was made during the 38th ordinary session of the Council of Ministers on Friday, April 4, 2025, where Minister of Mines Kizito Pakabomba presented the draft decree. The reform addresses years of regulatory ambiguity that hindered geological prospecting efforts across the country. “The Mining Code provides no clear framework for creating these zones,” the minister noted, emphasizing the negative impact… Read More Here
Tanzania and DRC to Develop Joint Dry Ports to Boost Regional Trade 3 Mining in DRC Partnership Transport and Logistics 

Tanzania and DRC to Develop Joint Dry Ports to Boost Regional Trade

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Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to allocate land for the development of dry ports in both countries, aiming to improve regional trade and logistics. The agreement was reached during bilateral meetings held in Lubumbashi from April 3 to 5, 2025. Under the deal, each country will provide 60 hectares of land—Tanzania in Kwala and Katosho, and the DRC in Kasumbalesa and Kasenga. This land exchange marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Transport Infrastructure Development Program, launched in 2022 under the Central Corridor… Read More Here
DRC Delegation Studies Botswana’s Diamond Success to Revive MIBA 4 Mining in DRC Diamond 

DRC Delegation Studies Botswana’s Diamond Success to Revive MIBA

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Following President Félix Tshisekedi’s 2023 visit to Botswana, a Congolese delegation led by Joëlle Kabena, Coordinator of the State Financial Support Project Management Unit for the Revival of MIBA Activities (UGP-MIBA), visited Gaborone from March 17 to 22, 2025. The mission aimed to draw lessons from Botswana’s world-renowned success in the diamond sector to help relaunch the operations of MIBA, once a major economic engine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The delegation included members of MIBA’s technical management, an expert from the Ministry of Finance, and a national… Read More Here
CAMI Emphasizes Legal Deadlines to Boost Transparency in DRC’s Mining Sector 5 Mining in DRC 

CAMI Emphasizes Legal Deadlines to Boost Transparency in DRC’s Mining Sector

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The Mining Cadastre (CAMI), the Congolese government agency responsible for managing mining properties, titles, and quarries, hosted a legal café on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Memling Hotel in Kinshasa. The event focused on the theme “Cadastral Procedures: Legal Deadlines.” The gathering brought together key stakeholders from the mining sector, including legal experts, industry representatives, and CAMI officials. Discussions centered on the importance of adhering to legal deadlines related to various procedures—such as acquiring mining titles, applying for mining rights, renewing or transforming titles, and the potential withdrawal of… Read More Here
President Hichilema Calls for Cheaper Capital and Seamless Trade at Land-Linked Zambia Conference 6 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Transport and Logistics 

President Hichilema Calls for Cheaper Capital and Seamless Trade at Land-Linked Zambia Conference

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President Hakainde Hichilema has urged for more affordable access to capital to support infrastructure development across Zambia and Africa. Speaking during the Land-Linked Zambia Conference held in Lusaka this week, President Hichilema emphasized the importance of investing in nonstop border posts to facilitate the uninterrupted flow of trade and business across the continent. He stressed that meaningful progress in infrastructure development requires strong collaboration with the private sector. “It is disheartening that Africa has the lowest levels of intra-trade and investment,” he said, calling for a change in this trend… Read More Here
Zambia and Angola Sign Strategic Transport Agreements at Land-Linked Zambia Conference 7 Mining in Zambia Events & Expos Partnership 

Zambia and Angola Sign Strategic Transport Agreements at Land-Linked Zambia Conference

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During the Land-Linked Zambia Conference held at Ciela Resort in Lusaka last week, Zambia and Angola signed two landmark agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector. The first is an intergovernmental agreement to develop the 830-kilometre Lobito Corridor, a vital infrastructure project that will link Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast. Once completed, the corridor is expected to significantly boost regional trade, improve logistics, and foster economic integration across Southern Africa. The second agreement focuses on aviation, establishing a regulatory framework to facilitate international air travel between the two… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Boosts PGM Output Through Strategic Partnership in South Africa 8 International Corporate News 

Jubilee Metals Boosts PGM Output Through Strategic Partnership in South Africa

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AIM- and AltX-listed Jubilee Metals has signed a 12-month partnership agreement with an undisclosed platinum group metals (PGM) producer to process surplus PGM- and chrome-bearing material from its South African operations. The agreement follows a significant increase in chrome concentrate production, which reached a record 974,659 tonnes for the six months ending December 31, 2024. The rise was driven by the commissioning of two new chrome processing modules at the company’s Thutse operations. The higher chrome output led to an accumulation of PGM-rich surface stock, prompting Jubilee to seek a… Read More Here
Arc Minerals Acquires Chingola Copper Project in Zambia 9 Mining in Zambia Copper New Mining Projects 

Arc Minerals Acquires Chingola Copper Project in Zambia

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London-listed Arc Minerals has signed a binding agreement for its Zambian subsidiary, Foreland Minerals, to acquire the Chingola Copper Project in Zambia’s Copperbelt from Brxton Construction. “This acquisition marks another important step in Arc’s strategy to strengthen our footprint in the Zambian Copperbelt. We’ve pursued this highly competitive asset for the past 18 months,” said Arc Chairperson Nick von Schirnding. Located in the north-eastern Copperbelt, the 311 km² licence area sits near major operations such as Vedanta Resources’ Nchanga Mine and Moxico Resources’ Mimbula Mine. The region is noted for… Read More Here
Peru Forecasts Modest Copper Output Growth Amid Global Trade Shifts 10 International Copper 

Peru Forecasts Modest Copper Output Growth Amid Global Trade Shifts

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Peru’s copper production is expected to rise by 2% to 4% in 2025, reaching between 2.79 million and 2.85 million metric tons, up from 2.74 million tons in 2024, according to Julia Torreblanca, president of the National Society of Mining, Oil and Energy (SNMPE). Speaking to Reuters during the CESCO and CRU copper conferences in Chile, Torreblanca noted that the Peruvian government is working to streamline the permitting process to enable miners to ramp up production more efficiently. Peru, once the world’s second-largest copper producer, was overtaken by the Democratic… Read More Here

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