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Boss Mining Calls on DRC to End Illegal Mining After Deadly Landslide 21 Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining safety 

Boss Mining Calls on DRC to End Illegal Mining After Deadly Landslide

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Boss Mining Urges DRC Action on Illegal Mining Following Fatal Landslide at Copper Site A unit of Eurasian Resources Group has called on the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take action against illegal mining activities following a deadly landslide at one of the firm’s copper concessions. The incident occurred on March 11, 2026, and “led to fatalities and injuries,” according to a statement issued Thursday by Boss Mining SAS, a copper producer in which ERG holds a 51% stake. The company urged Congolese authorities to restore its “lawful access”… Read More Here
First Quantum Minerals to Sell Çayeli Copper-Zinc Mine in Türkiye for $340 Million 22 Corporate News Copper International 

First Quantum Minerals to Sell Çayeli Copper-Zinc Mine in Türkiye for $340 Million

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First Quantum Minerals Sells Çayeli Mine in Türkiye to Cengiz Holding for $340M to Focus on Core Assets Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has agreed to sell its Çayeli Mine in Türkiye to a company controlled by Cengiz Holding as part of a strategy to raise capital and refocus on priority assets. Under a binding agreement, Turkish construction and industrial firm Cengiz Insaat will acquire the underground copper-zinc operation for $340 million in cash, including an advance payment of $50 million, according to a statement released by First Quantum.… Read More Here
DRC Govt Reviews Oil Market Risks With Petroleum Distributors 23 Mining in DRC Oil & Gas Petroleum 

DRC Govt Reviews Oil Market Risks With Petroleum Distributors

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DRC Monitors Global Oil Price Volatility as Government Meets Fuel Distributors Amid Middle East Tensions The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Daniel Mukoko Samba, held a working meeting with the Professional Group of Petroleum Product Distributors (GPDPP) in Kinshasa on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to review developments in global hydrocarbon markets and assess their potential impact on the country’s fuel supply. According to a statement from the Ministry of National Economy, the meeting provided an opportunity to evaluate the situation… Read More Here
DRC and TotalEnergies Discuss Strategic Ruzizi III Hydropower Project 24 Mining in DRC Electricity Hydro power plant 

DRC and TotalEnergies Discuss Strategic Ruzizi III Hydropower Project

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DRC Government and TotalEnergies Hold Talks on Ruzizi III Hydropower Project to Boost Energy in Eastern Congo The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Daniel Mukoko Samba, received a delegation from TotalEnergies in Kinshasa to discuss progress on the strategic Ruzizi III Hydroelectric Project. The delegation was led by Ronan Masseron, Country Chair for the Africa Division in the Great Lakes region, accompanied by Baba Moussa Diallo, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing DRC. Strategic Energy Project for Eastern Congo Discussions focused… Read More Here
DRC Signs Deal to Build Strategic Dry Port in Kwala, Tanzania 25 Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development Transport and Logistics 

DRC Signs Deal to Build Strategic Dry Port in Kwala, Tanzania

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DRC Signs Concession for Kwala Dry Port in Tanzania to Cut Logistics Costs and Boost Trade The Democratic Republic of the Congo is advancing its strategy to strengthen trade competitiveness by developing new logistics infrastructure aimed at improving the efficiency of its import and export supply chains. Authorities in Kinshasa have signed a concession agreement with Boston Developers Ltd for the construction of a dry port in Kwala, Tanzania, a project designed to streamline cargo handling and reduce the logistical bottlenecks affecting Congolese trade. The initiative is being led by… Read More Here
DRC Pushes for $1 Billion World Bank Financing to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development 26 Mining in DRC Economy Transport and Logistics 

DRC Pushes for $1 Billion World Bank Financing to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development

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DRC Seeks $1 Billion World Bank Funding to Boost Lobito Corridor and Regional Trade The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to secure international financing for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting trade. Speaking in Washington during the World Bank’s “Transforming Transportation” global forum, the Congolese Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza Lunda, called for an acceleration of the financing process for key infrastructure linked to the corridor. The meeting took place… Read More Here
ARSP Orders Cancellation of Irregular Subcontracting Contracts at Matadi Gateway Terminal 27 Mining in DRC 

ARSP Orders Cancellation of Irregular Subcontracting Contracts at Matadi Gateway Terminal

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DRC: ARSP Cancels Irregular Subcontracting Contracts Between MGT and 50 Ineligible Companies The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has ordered the cancellation of several irregular subcontracting contracts concluded between Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT) and around fifty companies deemed ineligible to operate in the sector. The decision follows a compliance inspection carried out by ARSP officials at the port operator in November 2025. The audit revealed that a number of contracts had been awarded to companies that were not registered or authorized to provide subcontracting services under… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH’s Royalty Bet Pays Off as Kansanshi Deal Delivers $110.6 Million 28 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

ZCCM-IH’s Royalty Bet Pays Off as Kansanshi Deal Delivers $110.6 Million

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ZCCM-IH Earns $110.6 Million From Kansanshi Mine Royalty After Swapping Dividends for Revenue Share ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc’s decision to swap dividend rights for a revenue-linked royalty at Kansanshi Mining Plc is proving lucrative, with the state-linked investor pocketing $110.6 million between 2022 and 2024. The Lusaka-based company introduced the 3.1% gross revenue royalty in 2021, a move designed to stabilize cash flow from Zambia’s largest copper mine. The payments have continued even as Kansanshi suspended dividends in 2023 and 2024, underscoring how the model shields Zambia from the volatility… Read More Here
DRC Launches First Pilot Gold Refinery in Tanganyika Province 29 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Launches First Pilot Gold Refinery in Tanganyika Province

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Democratic Republic of Congo Opens First Gold Refinery in Kalemie to Boost Local Processing and Transparency The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially launched its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, the capital of Tanganyika Province, marking an important milestone in the country’s efforts to process its mineral resources locally and strengthen governance in the gold sector. The refinery was inaugurated on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, during a ceremony attended by several senior government officials. Among those present were Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya, Minister of State and Minister of Planning;… Read More Here

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