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Zambia HIV Aid Talks With US Intersect With Copper Mining Interests 1 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia HIV Aid Talks With US Intersect With Copper Mining Interests

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US Ties $1.5 Billion HIV/AIDS Aid Package to Zambia Mining Talks Amid Critical Minerals Race The administration of Donald Trump has linked discussions over HIV/AIDS funding for Zambia with broader negotiations involving the country’s mining sector, highlighting how the global race for critical minerals is increasingly intersecting with foreign aid, according to a report by The New York Times. At the center of the discussions is a proposed $1.5 billion US health aid package intended to support Zambia’s fight against HIV and other infectious diseases. According to the report, United… Read More Here
Africa’s Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance as Global Demand Intensifies 2 International Battery Metals Cobalt Lithium 

Africa’s Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance as Global Demand Intensifies

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Africa’s Rare Earth and Strategic Minerals Attract U.S. Interest Amid Global Supply Chain Pressures Africa is increasingly emerging as a strategic source of rare earth elements and critical minerals as the United States seeks to secure alternative supply chains for materials essential to defense technologies and advanced industries. Rare earth elements are vital components in modern military systems, including missile guidance technologies, fighter aircraft, radar systems, and secure communications networks. As geopolitical tensions rise and military inventories are replenished, reliable access to these minerals has become a growing strategic priority.… Read More Here
Declining Exploration Spending Threatens the Future of South Africa’s Mining Industry 3 Exploration 

Declining Exploration Spending Threatens the Future of South Africa’s Mining Industry

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South Africa’s Mineral Exploration Spending Falls for Seventh Straight Year as Zambia and DRC Attract Investors Spending on mineral exploration in South Africa has declined for the seventh consecutive year, highlighting persistent structural challenges in the country’s efforts to revitalize its mining sector. Despite remaining Africa’s largest exporter of mineral products, the country is witnessing a steady reduction in budgets allocated to exploration activities an essential stage for identifying new mineral deposits and developing future mining projects. As investment weakens, competing mining jurisdictions such as Zambia and the Democratic Republic… Read More Here
Rising Demand for Strategic Metals Boosts Africa’s Role in the Global Tech Supply Chain 4 Mining in DRC 

Rising Demand for Strategic Metals Boosts Africa’s Role in the Global Tech Supply Chain

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Ruthenium and Tantalite Prices Surge to Multi-Year Highs as Demand for AI and Electronics Grows Prices of ruthenium and tantalite, two strategic metals widely used in electronics, aerospace systems, and advanced computing technologies, have climbed to multi-year highs as global demand accelerates while supply remains constrained. This market shift is strengthening the strategic position of African producers, particularly South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which play key roles in supplying these critical minerals to the global technology industry. Ruthenium Prices Rise as Supply Remains Limited Ruthenium,… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Urges Economic Vigilance as Global Tensions Threaten DRC Mining Sector 5 Mining in DRC Economy 

Tshisekedi Urges Economic Vigilance as Global Tensions Threaten DRC Mining Sector

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DR Congo Moves to Protect Mining Sector and Economy as Global Geopolitical Tensions Rise President Félix Tshisekedi has warned members of the government about the potential economic consequences of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, stressing that global instability could affect the mining-driven economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The head of state delivered the warning during the 82nd meeting of the Council of Ministers, held on March 13 at the African Union City in Kinshasa. According to the president, rising geopolitical tensions are already generating volatility… Read More Here
Zambia to Allocate 8,000 Hectares at Kikonge Gold Site to Over 500 Artisanal Miners in Mufumbwe 6 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining New Mining Projects 

Zambia to Allocate 8,000 Hectares at Kikonge Gold Site to Over 500 Artisanal Miners in Mufumbwe

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Government to Allocate 8,000 Hectares to Artisanal Miners at Kikonge Gold Site The Zambian government is set to allocate about 8,000 hectares of land as mining tenements to more than 500 artisanal miners at the Kikonge Gold Site, in a move aimed at formalising small-scale mining activities and promoting safer operations. Director of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Billy Chewe, said the land will be distributed to organised mining cooperatives operating in the area. Mr. Chewe explained that each cooperative is expected to… Read More Here
DRC Raises $26.4 Million in Treasury Bond Auction Amid Moderate Investor Demand 7 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Raises $26.4 Million in Treasury Bond Auction Amid Moderate Investor Demand

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DR Congo Raises $26.4M in Treasury Bond Auction as Government Seeks $640M From Domestic Market in 2026 The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) raised $26.4 million on the domestic financial market during a Treasury bond auction held last week. The information was disclosed in a press release published on March 11, 2026 by the country’s Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which presented the results of the financing operation. According to the official document, the amount raised corresponds to a coverage rate… Read More Here
Burundi Signs Strategic Mining Agreements With U.S. Companies in Washington 8 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Lithium 

Burundi Signs Strategic Mining Agreements With U.S. Companies in Washington

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Burundi Signs Critical Minerals Deals With KoBold Metals and Lifezone Metals in Washington The United States Department of State hosted a signing ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Monday for two strategic agreements between the government of Burundi and American mining companies aimed at advancing exploration and development of critical minerals. The event took place in the presence of Sarah Troutman, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, whose mandate includes promoting U.S. exports and expanding investment opportunities for American companies across sub-Saharan Africa. Agreement With KoBold Metals The first agreement links the… Read More Here
DRC Reviews Community Development Fund from Mining Companies 9 Mining in DRC 

DRC Reviews Community Development Fund from Mining Companies

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DRC Launches Review of 0.3% Mining Revenue Fund for Community Development Projects The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched a national workshop in Kinshasa to assess the performance of specialized bodies responsible for managing the 0.3% contribution from mining companies’ turnover dedicated to community development projects. The workshop, officially opened on March 13, 2026, will run until March 16 and aims to review the implementation of projects financed through this mechanism before the appointment of new members to the management structures. Government Oversight of Mining Community… Read More Here
DRC Seeks Stronger Investment Partnerships With Major Mining Companies 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News Economy 

DRC Seeks Stronger Investment Partnerships With Major Mining Companies

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DRC Calls on Glencore, CMOC and Ivanhoe to Expand Mining Investments and Boost Production The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking to deepen partnerships with major international mining companies operating in the country to expand production and attract new investment. The initiative was announced by the country’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, during meetings with mining industry stakeholders in Toronto, Canada, last week. Strategy to Boost Investment and Production Through this initiative, the Congolese government aims to encourage mining companies to increase capital investments, expand… Read More Here

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