CKM Newsletter 01-06-2026

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DRC Mining Week 2026 Confirms Lubumbashi Event Amid Ebola Concerns, Says No Restrictions in Place… Organizers of DRC Mining Week 2026 have confirmed that preparations for the upcoming event remain on track despite recent public concern and media reports regarding Ebola cases in certain regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event is scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Grand Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi. In a statement, the organizers emphasized that the safety… *Read full details* This newsletter is now reaching over 97K additional subscribers on CKM LinkedIn Newsletter

	Panama to Release Final Audit of FQM’s Cobre Panama Mine as Protests Intensify Zimbabwe’s Gold Sector Gains Momentum as Deliveries Exceed 12.6 Tonnes in Early 2026 DRC Mines Minister Defends Mining Reforms and Crackdown on Illegal Operations Before Parliament DRC Mineral Prices Show Mixed Trends as Govt Suspends Mining Activities in South Kivu KCM Accelerates Recovery with US$600 Million Investment and Renewed Focus on Safety, Growth, and Copper Production Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects Jinchuan Probe Flags Suspected Financial Misconduct at Congo Mining Unit DRC and China Sign Police Cooperation Deal to Combat Mining Fraud and Cybercrime	Trafigura Wins $92 Million Arbitration Award Against Zambia’s ZCCM-IH DRC Reports Over 1,000 kg of Germanium Hydroxide Output in 2025 Amid Highly Volatile Production ZCCM-IH And Wonderful Group Launch $30 Million Investment To Revive Ndola Lime DRC Mining Cadastre Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Advances in Mining Title Reforms Carter Center Backs DRC Mining Sector Audit as Govt Moves to Tighten Resource Governance Illegal Mining Pressure Intensifies in DRC as ERG Reports Major Losses and Security Failures Zambia approves limited sulphuric acid exports to DRC as copper smelters resume shipments Zimbabwe Attracts Nearly $1 Billion in Lithium Processing Investments After Export Ban Chile Copper Output Drops 13.8% in April as Lower Ore Grades Hit Major Mines DRC Expands List of Strategic Minerals to Include Lithium, Uranium and Tungsten DRC Launches New Diamond Company to Strengthen Local Processing and Exports Lobito Atlantic Railway Expands Mineral Logistics with Major Manganese Shipment Angola and DRC Strengthen Energy Partnership Through Major Cross-Border Power Project

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Jubilee Metals Advances Molefe Copper Growth Strategy with New Funding Investment…

Zambia-focused integrated copper producer and resource developer Jubilee Metals, listed on both the AIM and AltX, has secured a $1.5 million unsecured convertible loan note to accelerate development across the greater Molefe region. The investment comes from an undisclosed backer with a strong track record in copper project development, including involvement in Mantos Copper and its subsequent… Read full details


	KoBold Metals Targets DRC Lithium Leadership with Data-Driven Mining Strategy at Manono… KoBold Metals DRC, the Congolese subsidiary of US-based exploration company KoBold Metals, says it aims to help position the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a global lithium powerhouse through advanced technology, data intelligence, and modern exploration methods. Speaking at the 11th edition of Expo B ton 2026 in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province, Managing Director Benjamin Katabuka said the… *Read full details*

	Arc Minerals Ends All Zambia Litigation Through Comprehensive Settlement, Clearing Path for Copper Exploration Expansion… London-listed Arc Minerals has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement that fully resolves all outstanding legal disputes involving the company and several related entities in Zambia. The agreement brings to a close multiple litigation proceedings that had been ongoing across various Zambian courts and tribunals, allowing the company to focus on advancing its copper exploration and development… *Read full details*
	Trafigura Wins $92 Million Arbitration Award Against Zambia’s ZCCM-IH DRC Reports Over 1,000 kg of Germanium Hydroxide Output in 2025 Amid Highly Volatile Production ZCCM-IH And Wonderful Group Launch $30 Million Investment To Revive Ndola Lime DRC Mining Cadastre Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Advances in Mining Title Reforms Carter Center Backs DRC Mining Sector Audit as Govt Moves to Tighten Resource Governance Illegal Mining Pressure Intensifies in DRC as ERG Reports Major Losses and Security Failures Zambia approves limited sulphuric acid exports to DRC as copper smelters resume shipments Zimbabwe Attracts Nearly $1 Billion in Lithium Processing Investments After Export Ban Chile Copper Output Drops 13.8% in April as Lower Ore Grades Hit Major Mines DRC Expands List of Strategic Minerals to Include Lithium, Uranium and Tungsten DRC Launches New Diamond Company to Strengthen Local Processing and Exports Lobito Atlantic Railway Expands Mineral Logistics with Major Manganese Shipment Angola and DRC Strengthen Energy Partnership Through Major Cross-Border Power Project	DRC and China Sign Police Cooperation Deal to Combat Mining Fraud and Cybercrime Panama to Release Final Audit of FQM’s Cobre Panama Mine as Protests Intensify Zimbabwe’s Gold Sector Gains Momentum as Deliveries Exceed 12.6 Tonnes in Early 2026 DRC Mines Minister Defends Mining Reforms and Crackdown on Illegal Operations Before Parliament DRC Mineral Prices Show Mixed Trends as Govt Suspends Mining Activities in South Kivu KCM Accelerates Recovery with US$600 Million Investment and Renewed Focus on Safety, Growth, and Copper Production Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects Jinchuan Probe Flags Suspected Financial Misconduct at Congo Mining Unit

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DRC mining sector generates 7.9 trillion CDF in 2025 with tax authority DGI accounting for majority of revenues…

Mining revenues collected in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached 7,947.5 billion Congolese francs in 2025, according to data published by the Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning (CTCPM) under the Ministry of Mines. The figures show that the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) remains the dominant revenue collector in the sector, accounting for 81% of total receipts… Read full details