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Tenke Fungurume Mine Moves to Restore Operations After Brief Strike Disruption in DRC 1 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Tenke Fungurume Mine Moves to Restore Operations After Brief Strike Disruption in DRC

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DRC’s Tenke Fungurume Mine Ends Strike, CMOC Warns of Dismissals and Offers Bonuses to Non-Striking Workers The Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest copper mine, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), has warned it will dismiss employees who refuse to end strike action that briefly disrupted production this week, while offering financial incentives to workers who did not participate. The strike began on June 1 at the vast operation, which is operated by China’s CMOC Group Ltd. TFM is one of the world’s largest copper-producing sites, with output reaching approximately 519,000 tons in… Read More Here
Mopani Copper Mines Reaffirms Domestic Processing Strategy as Zambia Grants Copper Export Quotas 2 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Mopani Copper Mines Reaffirms Domestic Processing Strategy as Zambia Grants Copper Export Quotas

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Zambia Waives Copper Export Duty as Mopani and Miners Retain Concentrate for Domestic Processing The Zambian subsidiary of Abu Dhabi–based International Resources Holding (IRH) does not intend to export copper concentrate despite receiving one of the largest allocations under a government export waiver. Mopani Copper Mines stated that its position remains unchanged since July, when the first exemptions were introduced. At that time, the company confirmed it had “no plan to export any part” of its allocated quota, instead prioritizing its own processing operations in line with a long-term strategy… Read More Here
Lualaba Mining Cooperatives Vote in Kolwezi to Strengthen Governance of Artisanal Mining Sector 3 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

Lualaba Mining Cooperatives Vote in Kolwezi to Strengthen Governance of Artisanal Mining Sector

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Kolwezi: Mining Cooperatives Elect Representatives to New Artisanal Mining Governance Bodies Mining cooperatives in Lualaba province are heading to the polls this Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Kolwezi to elect their representatives to two newly established bodies under the Ministry of Mines. The announcement was made by the Service for Assistance and Support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE). In an official statement, SAEMAPE/Lualaba Provincial Director Georges Nyembo Kitungwa invited all cooperatives to participate in the vote, which is aimed at strengthening their role in the governance of the artisanal… Read More Here
DRC Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Activities Near Maiko National Park Amid Environmental Concerns 4 Mining in DRC Mining safety 

DRC Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Activities Near Maiko National Park Amid Environmental Concerns

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DRC Suspends Mining Operations Near Maiko National Park Over Alleged Environmental and Legal Violations The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified its crackdown on mining operations deemed irregular in environmentally sensitive areas. In a statement issued on June 2, 2026, the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, ordered the immediate and precautionary suspension of activities carried out by two companies holding exploration permits near Maiko National Park. The decision concerns exploration permits No. 16591 and No. 16594, granted respectively to Stone Mining SARLU and Xin Hong Kuan… Read More Here
Zijin Mining’s Delayed Allied Gold Acquisition Signals a New Era in China’s Mining Strategy 5 Gold Corporate News International 

Zijin Mining’s Delayed Allied Gold Acquisition Signals a New Era in China’s Mining Strategy

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Zijin Mining’s Allied Gold Deal Delay Highlights China’s Cautious Shift in Global Gold Strategy and Africa Investment Risks The postponement of Zijin Mining’s planned acquisition of Canadian-based Allied Gold is more than a routine procedural delay. The three-month extension reflects deeper strategic calculations linked to China’s evolving mining policy, intensifying global competition for gold assets, and rising regulatory and political considerations in Africa. Amid record-high global gold prices and increasing efforts by major economies to secure critical mineral supplies, Beijing’s cautious stance highlights a shift toward greater scrutiny of overseas… Read More Here
Miguel Kashal Bids Farewell to ARSP, Reaffirms Loyalty to President Tshisekedi 6 Mining in DRC Governance 

Miguel Kashal Bids Farewell to ARSP, Reaffirms Loyalty to President Tshisekedi

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Miguel Kashal Thanks President Tshisekedi After Three Years at ARSP as Ted Beleshayi Takes Over Leadership After three years at the helm of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb has expressed his gratitude to President Félix Tshisekedi for the confidence and support extended to him throughout his tenure. In a message posted on his X account, the outgoing Director General praised the leadership of the Head of State and reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the President. He also reiterated his commitment to continue… Read More Here
DRC Mining Week 2026 Set to Drive Investment, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships in Lubumbashi 7 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Mining Week 2026 Set to Drive Investment, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships in Lubumbashi

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DRC Mining Week 2026: A Key Platform for Investment and Growth in Africa’s Mining Sector The countdown has begun for DRC Mining Week 2026, one of Africa’s premier mining events, scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province. The three-day forum will bring together policymakers, investors, mining companies, technology providers, financial institutions, and industry experts to discuss the key challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Activities will commence on June 16 with a pre-conference… Read More Here
Tin Prices Surge as DRC Mineral Export Forecasts Signal Mixed Market Performance 8 Mining in DRC Economy Tin 

Tin Prices Surge as DRC Mineral Export Forecasts Signal Mixed Market Performance

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DRC Tin Prices Expected to Jump Above $53,000 per Tonne as Copper, Gold and Nickel Continue to Decline Tin is projected to record one of the strongest gains among the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key mineral exports during the week of June 1–6, 2026, according to the latest mineral export price forecasts released by the Congolese government. The official price list indicates that tin is expected to rise to USD 53,440 per tonne, up from USD 50,223 per tonne the previous week. The increase of USD 3,217 per tonne… Read More Here
Copper Prices Slip Again as Mixed Performance Hits Key DRC Mineral Exports 9 Mining in DRC Copper 

Copper Prices Slip Again as Mixed Performance Hits Key DRC Mineral Exports

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Copper, cobalt, and gold prices show mixed trends as DRC export basket weakens amid global metals market correction Copper, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important export commodity, is expected to extend its downward trend on international markets during the week of June 1–6, 2026, according to the latest official price bulletin for exported mineral products. The benchmark copper price is set at $13,524 per tonne, down from $13,558 the previous week a decrease of $34. Although relatively modest, this marks a second consecutive weekly decline and reinforces a broader… Read More Here
DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom 10 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom

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DR Congo designates lithium as strategic mineral, raising royalties as Manono mine and global demand reshape critical metals strategy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening its position in the global critical minerals economy by moving to classify lithium as a strategic mineral, in a decision that comes just ahead of the expected launch of large-scale production at the Manono lithium project. Already a dominant global supplier of copper and cobalt, the country is now positioning itself to play a central role in the lithium supply chain an essential… Read More Here

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