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DRC Mining Boom Masks Heavy Reliance on China and Copper 1 Mining in DRC Copper 

DRC Mining Boom Masks Heavy Reliance on China and Copper

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DRC Mining Exports: Heavy Reliance on China and Copper Raises Economic Risk The structure of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mineral exports reveals a dual dependency on a dominant trading partner, China, and a single primary commodity, copper. This is the main finding of a report by consulting firm Target Sarl. China accounts for approximately 62% of the DRC’s mineral export volumes, confirming its position as the country’s leading export destination. This dominance is reinforced by significant Chinese investment in the mining sector, which supports production and infrastructure. However,… Read More Here
CEC Commissions Itimpi II Solar Plant, Boosting Zambia’s Renewable Energy Capacity 2 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Energy 

CEC Commissions Itimpi II Solar Plant, Boosting Zambia’s Renewable Energy Capacity

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Zambia Expands Solar Power: CEC Launches 136MW Itimpi II Plant to Strengthen Energy Security The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) Group has commissioned the 136MW Itimpi II Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in Kitwe, marking a major expansion of its renewable energy portfolio and reinforcing Zambia’s transition toward a more diversified energy mix. With the addition of Itimpi II, CEC’s total installed solar capacity rises from 94MW to 230MW. This makes it the largest operational solar facility in Zambia and among the top three in sub-Saharan Africa.  The project was delivered… Read More Here
DRC Govt Launches Crackdown on Mining Fraud and Illegal Mineral Exploitation 3 Mining in DRC 

DRC Govt Launches Crackdown on Mining Fraud and Illegal Mineral Exploitation

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DRC Intensifies Fight Against Illegal Mining: Tshisekedi Orders Crackdown on Fraud Networks in Key Sector The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced a series of “coercive” measures aimed at tackling mining fraud and the illegal exploitation of minerals activities that continue to cost the country substantial revenue. The decision followed a high-level meeting on April 30 chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo, alongside key cabinet members. The initiative comes in response to directives issued by President Félix Tshisekedi during the 87th… Read More Here
Zambia Raises Diesel and Kerosene Prices as Global Oil Costs Climb 4 Oil & Gas Mining in Zambia Petroleum 

Zambia Raises Diesel and Kerosene Prices as Global Oil Costs Climb

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Zambia Fuel Prices May 2026: Diesel, Kerosene and Jet A-1 Increase While Petrol Holds Steady The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced revised petroleum pump prices for May 2026, with increases in diesel, kerosene, and Jet A-1, while petrol prices remain unchanged. The adjustment follows the regulator’s monthly review, which recorded a continued rise in international oil prices driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. During the review period, global petrol prices increased by 5.77%, from $114.51 to $120.28 per barrel. Diesel prices saw a sharper rise of… Read More Here
DRC Mining Exports Gain Momentum as Global Commodity Prices Rise 5 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Mining Exports Gain Momentum as Global Commodity Prices Rise

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DRC Mineral Prices Climb: Copper, Gold, Tin and Zinc Rise While Cobalt Holds Steady Mining export prices from the Democratic Republic of the Congo are projected to trend upward on international markets during the period from April 27 to May 2, 2026, according to forecasts from the Ministry of Foreign Trade. The latest price index indicates broad-based gains across key mineral commodities, reflecting sustained global demand and improving market conditions. Gold, one of the country’s primary exports, is expected to increase to $155.28 per kilogram, up from $153.87 the previous… Read More Here
DRC Subcontracting Sector Expands but Access Gaps Persist for Local Firms 6 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Subcontracting Sector Expands but Access Gaps Persist for Local Firms

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DRC Subcontracting Market Hits $6.2 Billion as Limited Access Highlights Need for Local Inclusion The subcontracting sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is playing an increasingly important role in the national economy, according to new data published by the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) covering the 2023–2025 period. The figures highlight both strong market growth and ongoing challenges in ensuring broader access for local businesses. Out of approximately 15,000 companies registered under the subcontracting framework, only 3,439 secured contracts, representing an access rate of… Read More Here
DRC Engages Polish Investors to Boost Local Mining Equipment Manufacturing 7 Mining in DRC Equipment & Technology 

DRC Engages Polish Investors to Boost Local Mining Equipment Manufacturing

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DRC Courts Polish Investment to Build Mining Equipment Industry and Drive Industrialization Louis Watum Kabamba met with a delegation of Polish investors in Kinshasa on April 29, 2026, signaling a push to attract higher-value industrial investments into the country’s mining sector. The delegation was led by Dawid Kostempski and included Marie-Claire Kengo, who heads the Network of Friendship and Cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Poland. Industrial Ambitions in the Mining Sector The Polish investors outlined plans to establish a local manufacturing facility for machinery used in… Read More Here
DRC Mining Week 2026 to Spotlight Sector Reforms and Investment Opportunities 8 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Mining Week 2026 to Spotlight Sector Reforms and Investment Opportunities

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba to Drive Investment and Sector Transformation Agenda Louis Watum Kabamba is set to participate in DRC Mining Week 2026, scheduled for June 17–19, 2026, at the Pullman Grand Karavia in Lubumbashi. His participation reflects the continued collaboration between the Democratic Republic of the Congo government and one of Africa’s leading mining industry events. In a statement released by the organizers, the minister emphasized that the forum aligns with the government’s economic development priorities, particularly efforts to unlock and expand the country’s… Read More Here
Glencore Reports Strong Copper Output Growth as Marketing Division Eyes Top-End Earnings 9 Corporate News Copper 

Glencore Reports Strong Copper Output Growth as Marketing Division Eyes Top-End Earnings

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Glencore Q1 Copper Production Jumps 19% on African Output Gains, Marketing Unit Set to Beat Earnings Guidance Glencore reported a 19% increase in copper production for the first quarter, supported by improved ore grades at its African operations and higher output from its Antamina mine in Peru. The Swiss-based commodities trader and mining group produced 199,600 tonnes of copper during the quarter, up from 167,900 tonnes in the same period last year. While copper production strengthened, cobalt output declined sharply by 39%. The company attributed this drop to a strategic… Read More Here
Alphamin Resources Posts Record $158M EBITDA on Surging Tin Prices and Stable DRC Operations 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News Tin 

Alphamin Resources Posts Record $158M EBITDA on Surging Tin Prices and Stable DRC Operations

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Alphamin Resources Reports Record Q1 2026 Earnings as Tin Prices Jump 30% and Production Holds Steady in DRC Tin producer Alphamin Resources, which operates assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reported record earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of $158 million for the three months ended March 31, the first quarter of its 2026 financial year. This represents a 46% increase quarter-on-quarter, driven primarily by a sharp rise in tin prices. The average tin price climbed 30% over the period, increasing from $37,995 per tonne… Read More Here

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