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DRC Cobalt Restrictions Send Global Prices Soaring 22 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Cobalt Restrictions Send Global Prices Soaring

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DRC Cobalt Export Restrictions Drive Prices Up 150% as Global Supply Tightens The Democratic Republic of Congo’s restrictions on cobalt exports have triggered a sharp increase in global prices, highlighting the country’s growing influence over the supply of one of the world’s most important battery metals. According to S&P Global, cobalt prices surged by about 150% following the introduction of export controls by the DRC. The measures have significantly tightened global availability and increased concerns among refiners and manufacturers over access to cobalt feedstock. The DRC introduced an export suspension… Read More Here
Zijin’s 2026 Copper Target Under Pressure After Kamoa-Kakula Flooding 23 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Zijin’s 2026 Copper Target Under Pressure After Kamoa-Kakula Flooding

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Zijin Cuts 2026 Copper Outlook as Kamoa-Kakula Flooding Disrupts Production in DRC Zijin Mining Group’s 2026 copper production target is under pressure following flooding at the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), adding to concerns over global copper supply. In its latest half-year report, Zijin said production from Kamoa-Kakula could be reduced by up to 57,000 tonnes this year as the operation continues to recover from seismic activity and flooding that disrupted underground mining. Zijin holds an attributable interest of just over 44% in the project.… Read More Here
Why are Mining Companies Choosing The Atlas Copco PAC SH128? 46 Corporate News Sponsored Content 

Why are Mining Companies Choosing The Atlas Copco PAC SH128?

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In today’s mining industry, operational uptime and effective water management are essential to maintaining productivity. Atlas Copco Industrial Zambia continues to support mining operations across Africa with advanced pumping solutions, with the PAC SH128 Diesel Surface Dewatering Pump emerging as a preferred choice for demanding dewatering applications. Distance Is No Barrier! This was recently demonstrated when a gold mining operation in Ghana sourced a PAC SH128 from Atlas Copco Zambia. Despite the distance, the customer selected the pump because of its proven reliability, versatility, and performance, highlighting the confidence mining… Read More Here
Two Dead, Two Injured in Mining Pit Collapse in DRC’s Ituri Province 47 Mining in DRC Mining safety 

Two Dead, Two Injured in Mining Pit Collapse in DRC’s Ituri Province

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Two Killed, Two Injured in Mining Pit Collapse in Ituri Two people have died and two others were injured after a mining pit collapsed at the Golgotha mining site near Njiapanda-Bella in Mambasa Territory, Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The accident occurred on Friday, 21 August 2026, at around 3 p.m., while several people were working inside a mining pit reported to be more than 50 metres deep. Part of the pit wall suddenly collapsed, burying workers inside. The two people who died were identified as Sadam… Read More Here
DRC Orders Counter-Analysis After Uranium Detected in Exported Cobalt 48 Mining in DRC Cobalt Uranium 

DRC Orders Counter-Analysis After Uranium Detected in Exported Cobalt

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DRC Orders Counter-Analysis Over Reported Uranium in Exported Cobalt The Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered counter-analyses of certain exported cobalt hydroxide shipments following reports that uranium was detected in some of the products. The Ministry of Mines announced the move on August 21, saying the additional tests will compare available findings and establish the actual uranium concentrations in the affected shipments. The government said the process is intended to provide a scientific basis for determining whether the exports complied with applicable mining and export regulations. Government Seeks to Verify… Read More Here
Zambia Approves $971.5 Million in Energy Investments as Power Shortage Persists 49 Mining in Zambia Energy Investment News 

Zambia Approves $971.5 Million in Energy Investments as Power Shortage Persists

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Zambia Approves $971.5 Million in Energy Projects Amid Power Deficit Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved energy-sector investments worth approximately ZMW18.4 billion ($971.5 million), covering electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum activities. The approvals include 23 licences, 20 construction permits and additional licence inclusions, marking a significant expansion of investment activity across Zambia’s energy sector. The authorised projects cover renewable energy equipment manufacturing and supply, petroleum transportation and distribution, lubricant imports and blending, as well as 116 petroleum transporters. The ERB has also approved the commissioning of five retail… Read More Here
DRC’s DGDA to Auction More Than 120 Tonnes of Minerals in Lubumbashi 50 Mining in DRC Copper Zinc 

DRC’s DGDA to Auction More Than 120 Tonnes of Minerals in Lubumbashi

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DRC Customs to Auction 121.6 Tonnes of Confiscated and Abandoned Minerals in Lubumbashi The Democratic Republic of Congo’s General Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA) is preparing to auction 121.62 tonnes of abandoned and confiscated mineral products held at its public warehouse in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province. The auction was announced in a notice signed on 18 August 2026 by DGDA Director-General Bernard Kabese Musangu. The minerals are currently stored at the customs authority’s public warehouse at the Lubumbashi-Ville/701B customs office. The stock consists of three main categories. The largest is… Read More Here
Trafigura Holds Large LME Zinc Stocks as Prices Reach Four-Year High 51 International Corporate News Zinc 

Trafigura Holds Large LME Zinc Stocks as Prices Reach Four-Year High

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LME Zinc Prices Hit Four-Year High as Trafigura Holds Large Exchange Stocks Zinc prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have climbed to their highest level in four years, supported by tightening inventories and expectations of stronger demand, while trading company Trafigura holds a significant share of the metal stored in LME warehouses. LME zinc prices recently rose to around $3,500 a tonne, reaching their highest level since 2022. The rally reflects growing concerns over available stocks as consumers and traders monitor supply conditions. More than half of the zinc… Read More Here
Zambia’s Copper Sector Gains Momentum as BHP’s Copper Earnings Surge to $18.2 Billion 52 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

Zambia’s Copper Sector Gains Momentum as BHP’s Copper Earnings Surge to $18.2 Billion

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Zambia’s Copper Outlook Strengthens as BHP Copper Earnings Reach $18.2 Billion Zambia’s copper industry is gaining renewed strategic importance as global demand for the metal strengthens, highlighted by BHP’s copper earnings reaching $18.2 billion and copper increasingly challenging iron ore as a key growth commodity. The development is significant for Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, as the country seeks to expand production and attract investment into new and existing mining projects. Copper is benefiting from rising demand linked to electric vehicles, renewable-energy systems, electricity grids, data centres and other electrification… Read More Here

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