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Mali’s Gold Production Rises 30% in First Half of 2026 1 International Gold 

Mali’s Gold Production Rises 30% in First Half of 2026

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Mali Gold Output Reaches 23.5 Tonnes in H1 2026, Beating Government Forecast Mali’s industrial gold production increased by about 30% in the first half of 2026, reaching 23.5 tonnes and exceeding the government’s forecast for the period. Data from Mali’s Mines Ministry shows that production between January and June rose from approximately 18 tonnes during the same period in 2025 to 23.5 tonnes this year. The figure was also above the government’s forecast of 21.2 tonnes. The stronger-than-expected performance puts Mali on course to meet or potentially exceed its full-year… Read More Here
DRC and Belgium Advance Umicore–STL Germanium Processing Partnership 2 Mining in DRC Partnership 

DRC and Belgium Advance Umicore–STL Germanium Processing Partnership

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DRC and Belgium Discuss Umicore–STL Partnership to Expand Local Germanium Processing The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Belgium are advancing discussions around a partnership between Belgian materials technology group Umicore and the Société pour le Traitement du Terril de Lubumbashi (STL) aimed at expanding the local processing of germanium. The project was among the cooperation matters discussed during a meeting in Kinshasa on 21 August 2026 between DRC authorities and Belgium’s Ambassador to the country, Roxane de Bilderling. The discussions included the development of the Umicore–STL industrial partnership and… Read More Here
54 US Lawmakers Seek Greater Transparency on DRC–US Critical Minerals Agreements 3 Mining in DRC Governance 

54 US Lawmakers Seek Greater Transparency on DRC–US Critical Minerals Agreements

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54 US Lawmakers Call for Greater Transparency Over DRC–US Minerals Agreements Fifty-four Democratic members of the US House of Representatives have called on the Trump administration to provide greater transparency and accountability regarding agreements and negotiations involving the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly those concerning critical minerals such as copper and cobalt. In a letter dated 17 August 2026, the lawmakers asked senior US officials, including representatives of the State, Commerce and Treasury departments, to provide information on the terms, implementation and oversight of… Read More Here
Galileo and Partner Pursue Resolution Over Luansobe Copper Licences in Zambia 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News 

Galileo and Partner Pursue Resolution Over Luansobe Copper Licences in Zambia

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Galileo and Statunga Seek Amicable Resolution to Luansobe Copper Licence Dispute London-listed Galileo Resources and its joint venture partner Statunga Investments are maintaining their legal position over two small-scale mining licences that make up the Luansobe Copper Project in Zambia, while engaging key stakeholders in an effort to reach an amicable resolution. The licences, numbered 34543/HQ/SML and 34545/HQ/SML, are central to the Luansobe project, in which Galileo holds a 75% interest through a joint venture agreement with Statunga signed in December 2021. The latest development follows the discovery in July… Read More Here
AEW 2026 to Explore Africa’s Shift from Local Content Participation to Industrialization 5 Events & Expos International Sponsored Content 

AEW 2026 to Explore Africa’s Shift from Local Content Participation to Industrialization

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As Africa develops its estimated 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas to strengthen energy security and expand local economies, local-content frameworks are entering a new phase. Governments are moving beyond requirements for local employment and procurement toward building domestic industrial capacity and strengthening digital compliance while maintaining an investment environment capable of delivering competitive returns for international partners. Developments across Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and other African markets reflect this shift. African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, scheduled for October 12 –… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Urges Youth to Drive Sustainable Value Creation 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Mines Minister Urges Youth to Drive Sustainable Value Creation

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Calls on Youth to Transform Mineral Wealth into Sustainable Economic Growth Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba has called on young Congolese to play a greater role in transforming the country’s vast mineral resources into long-term economic and social benefits. Speaking at a youth-focused symposium in Kinshasa on 18 August, Watum said the DRC’s exceptional mineral wealth should be viewed not only as an opportunity for the current generation but also as an asset that must be developed responsibly for… Read More Here
Kamoa Copper Commits US$16.9 Million to Community Development in Mutshatsha 7 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Kamoa Copper Commits US$16.9 Million to Community Development in Mutshatsha

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Kamoa Copper Unveils US$16.9 Million Community Development Plan for DRC’s Mutshatsha Territory Kamoa Copper has committed US$16.855 million to five major community development projects in Mutshatsha Territory, Lualaba Province, under a new 2026–2030 social and community development agreement. The agreement was signed at the Kamoa Copper site in the presence of provincial mining authorities, the territorial administration, traditional leaders and representatives of local communities. The programme was developed through consultations between the company and communities and will guide development initiatives around the mining operation through 2030. The programme focuses on… Read More Here
felix tshisekedi Gecamines 111 Mining in DRC Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Tshisekedi Orders Full Review of DRC’s Oil and Gas Assets

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DRC Orders Comprehensive Review of Oil and Gas Assets as Kinshasa Advances Cooperation with Uganda and Angola President Félix Tshisekedi has directed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government to conduct a comprehensive review of the country’s oil and gas sector as Kinshasa seeks to unlock its hydrocarbon potential and accelerate new development projects. The review, assigned to State Minister for Hydrocarbons Acacia Bandubola Mbongo, will cover the country’s oil and gas reserves, existing assets, exploration and production licences, ongoing projects, partnerships and the constraints affecting exploration, production and processing.… Read More Here
Metalkol Approves New High-Capacity Dredger for DRC Mining Operations 8 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News Mining Equipment 

Metalkol Approves New High-Capacity Dredger for DRC Mining Operations

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Metalkol Approves Damen CSD500 Dredger for DRC Operations to Boost Copper and Cobalt Tailings Recovery Metalkol has completed the technical acceptance of a customised Damen CSD500 cutter suction dredger in the Netherlands, clearing the equipment for shipment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where it will support the company’s mining operations. The dredger underwent inspections and operational testing at Damen Dredging’s facilities before receiving approval for delivery. It will now be dismantled into modules for transport to the DRC by road and water before being assembled at the mining… Read More Here
Copper Falls to US$13,981 as Rising LME Stocks Ease Supply Tightness 9 Copper International 

Copper Falls to US$13,981 as Rising LME Stocks Ease Supply Tightness

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Copper Price Falls to US$13,981 as Rising LME Stocks Ease Supply Concerns Copper prices came under renewed pressure on Thursday, with three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) falling 0.5% to US$13,981 per tonne as rising warehouse inventories eased concerns over near-term physical supply. The decline followed a 0.5% gain the previous day and came as additional copper entered LME-approved warehouses. However, a weaker US dollar helped limit the decline by making dollar-denominated commodities relatively cheaper for buyers using other currencies. LME copper inventories have recovered rapidly after falling… Read More Here

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