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DRC Mining Companies Agree on Framework for Congolese Ownership Participation Rules 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mining Companies Agree on Framework for Congolese Ownership Participation Rules

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DRC Miners and Government Reach Agreement on Decree to Increase Congolese Participation in Mining Companies Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Mines on the draft decree governing Congolese participation in the share capital of mining companies. The agreement was reached during a working session held on July 21, 2026, in Kinshasa, chaired by Professor Dr. Michel Kaswa Kayomo, Chief of Staff to the Minister of Mines, who represented Minister Louis Watum Kabamba. The meeting brought together senior government officials,… Read More Here
Yannick Makola Appointed First Congolese Managing Director of Kamoto Copper Company 2 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Mining Personality 

Yannick Makola Appointed First Congolese Managing Director of Kamoto Copper Company

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Glencore’s KCC Names Yannick Makola as First Congolese CEO to Lead Major DRC Copper Producer Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a subsidiary of global mining group Glencore in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has appointed Yannick Makola as Managing Director, subject to approval by the company’s Board of Directors. The appointment marks a historic milestone for KCC, as Makola becomes the first Congolese national to lead the company since its establishment. Makola joined KCC in 2020 as General Manager responsible for Processing before advancing through senior leadership roles. He most recently… Read More Here
DRC’s Kasai-Oriental Seeks Funding and Energy Solutions to Unlock Copper Potential 3 Mining in DRC Copper Energy 

DRC’s Kasai-Oriental Seeks Funding and Energy Solutions to Unlock Copper Potential

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SAEMAPE Calls for More Funding and Energy Investment to Support Copper Development in Kasai-Oriental The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai-Oriental Province faces major challenges in developing its copper potential, with limited financing for exploration activities, artisanal mining formalisation, and energy supply emerging as key concerns. The Director General of the Service for Assistance and Support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, has called on the Congolese government and the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) to provide the necessary resources to support the transition of artisanal miners… Read More Here
Manono Lithium Expands Local Hiring and Skills Development in DRC’s Emerging Lithium Sector 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

Manono Lithium Expands Local Hiring and Skills Development in DRC’s Emerging Lithium Sector

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Manono Lithium Prioritises Local Employment as DRC Advances Major Lithium Project Development Manono Lithium SAS says it is prioritising the recruitment and training of young people from Tanganyika Province as it develops one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most promising lithium projects. The company’s Communications Officer, Célestin Muganza, said local employment remains a key focus, while acknowledging that mining operations require specialised technical skills that may not always be immediately available in the region. “Manono Lithium’s priority is to provide employment opportunities for local youth. The project must first… Read More Here
Chile Plans US$100 Billion Copper Expansion as It Seeks New Markets Beyond China 5 International Copper Investment News 

Chile Plans US$100 Billion Copper Expansion as It Seeks New Markets Beyond China

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Chile Targets US$100 Billion Copper Investment Drive to Diversify Markets Beyond China Chile is planning a major US$100 billion investment drive to expand its copper industry and attract new buyers beyond China as global demand for the critical metal continues to rise. The world’s largest copper producer is seeking to diversify its export markets while strengthening its role in the global supply chain for minerals essential to the energy transition, including electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced technologies. Chile’s strategy aims to reduce dependence on a limited number of… Read More Here
Barrick Invests C$20.8 Million in Kingfisher Metals to Advance Copper-Gold Exploration Project 6 International Corporate News Gold 

Barrick Invests C$20.8 Million in Kingfisher Metals to Advance Copper-Gold Exploration Project

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Barrick Acquires 9.9% Stake in Kingfisher Metals to Support Highway 37 Copper-Gold Project in Canada Global mining company Barrick Mining Corporation has invested C$20.8 million in Canadian copper and gold explorer Kingfisher Metals Corporation through a private placement, strengthening its exposure to the company’s Highway 37 project in British Columbia. Barrick subscribed for 15.4 million units priced at C$1.35 each, with each unit consisting of one common share and half of a share purchase warrant. Each full warrant allows Barrick to acquire an additional Kingfisher share at C$1.70 within the… Read More Here
Firering Advances Limeco Quicklime Project as Zambia Operation Moves Toward Full Production 7 Mining in Zambia Limestone 

Firering Advances Limeco Quicklime Project as Zambia Operation Moves Toward Full Production

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Limeco Quicklime Project Expands Production Capacity as Firering Increases Stake in Zambia Operation Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has begun hot commissioning Kiln 3 at its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia following the completion of planned refurbishment works, marking further progress toward expanding commercial production. With three kilns now operating, Firering said the project is moving beyond break-even production and is positioned to become one of Zambia’s leading producers of high-quality lime for the mining, construction, agriculture, and industrial sectors. The company has successfully restarted the gasifier and returned Kilns 1… Read More Here
DRC Sets July Deadline for Mining Companies to Implement Local Ownership Rules 8 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

DRC Sets July Deadline for Mining Companies to Implement Local Ownership Rules

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DRC Requires Mining Firms to Transfer 10% Ownership Stakes to Congolese Nationals Under Mining Code The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will begin enforcing a long-delayed requirement requiring mining companies to allocate local ownership stakes to Congolese nationals from July 31, 2026, as the government moves to increase local participation in the country’s mining sector. The requirement, introduced under the 2018 Mining Code, requires mining companies to transfer 10% of their equity to Congolese citizens, including a 5% stake reserved for employees. However, no mining company has yet implemented the… Read More Here
Kaoko Metals Secures First Diamond Drilling Contract for Namibia Copper Project 9 New Mining Projects Copper Diamond Drilling 

Kaoko Metals Secures First Diamond Drilling Contract for Namibia Copper Project

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Australian Explorer Kaoko Metals Begins First Copper Drilling Campaign at Namibia’s Chalkos Project Australian exploration company Kaoko Metals has awarded its first diamond drilling contract to Namibian contractor Optimine as it prepares to begin exploration drilling at the Chalkos copper project in Namibia’s Kaoko Belt. Optimine is expected to mobilise to the project within two weeks, with the initial drilling campaign set to cover between 2,000 and 3,000 metres at the Donkey Hill and Otniel prospects, where copper mineralisation has already been identified at surface. The maiden drilling programme represents… Read More Here
Haut-Katanga Journalists Visit Provincial Projects as Kazembe Administration Highlights Development Progress 10 Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development 

Haut-Katanga Journalists Visit Provincial Projects as Kazembe Administration Highlights Development Progress

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Haut-Katanga Showcases Government-Funded Infrastructure Projects After First Year of Kazembe Leadership Journalists in Haut-Katanga Province have visited several infrastructure projects financed through the provincial government’s own resources as part of efforts to showcase development progress made during Governor Martin Kazembe Shula’s first year in office. The field visit allowed media professionals to assess ongoing construction and rehabilitation works across the province and gain a better understanding of projects being implemented to improve public infrastructure and services. The inspected projects form part of the provincial government’s development programme, which focuses on… Read More Here

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