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DRC Launches International Call for Railway Assembly Plant Investment 1 Transport and Logistics 

DRC Launches International Call for Railway Assembly Plant Investment

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DRC Seeks International Partners to Build Train, Locomotive, and Wagon Assembly Plant The Ministry of Transport, Communication Routes, and Accessibility has launched an international call for expressions of interest for the construction of a national assembly plant for trains, locomotives, and wagons. According to the official document signed by Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Transport, Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, the project aims to identify technical, industrial, and financial partners for the design, financing, construction, equipment, operation, and maintenance of the facility. Two potential sites have been proposed: Matadi (Kongo Central)… Read More Here
DRC Reaffirms Strategic Role in Global Energy Transition at Financial Times Africa Summit 2 Mining in DRC 

DRC Reaffirms Strategic Role in Global Energy Transition at Financial Times Africa Summit

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DRC Highlights Mining Potential and Investment Opportunities at 2025 Financial Times Africa Summit At the Financial Times Africa Summit, held from October 21 to 22, 2025, in London, United Kingdom, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reaffirmed its commitment to consolidating its strategic position in the global energy transition. The event brought together international investors, policymakers, and mining sector experts. Representing the DRC, Minister of Mines Louis Kabamba Watum delivered a highly praised speech, urging global investors to explore the country’s exceptional mining potential. He emphasized that only 10% of… Read More Here
Félix Tshisekedi Leads Efforts to Ensure Congolese Franc Appreciation Benefits Households 3 Mining in DRC Economy 

Félix Tshisekedi Leads Efforts to Ensure Congolese Franc Appreciation Benefits Households

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Congolese Franc Strengthens: Tshisekedi Urges Government to Reflect Gains in Household Prices Following his recommendation at the 63rd Council of Ministers meeting to establish a monitoring mechanism for the Congolese franc’s appreciation, President Félix Tshisekedi chaired an economic situation meeting on Wednesday evening, October 22, at the African Union City. The session brought together the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Ministers in charge of Budget and National Economy, the Minister of Finance, and several other senior government officials. President Tshisekedi emphasized the importance of consolidating citizens’ confidence in the national… Read More Here
CNPAV Reveals $1.36 Billion Loss in DRC’s Mutanda Mining Assets 4 Mining in DRC 

CNPAV Reveals $1.36 Billion Loss in DRC’s Mutanda Mining Assets

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DRC Loses Over $1.3 Billion in Mutanda Mining Deals, CNPAV Calls for Transparency Based on official data and independent financial analyses, the coalition “Congo is Not for Sale” (CNPAV) revealed on Friday that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lost substantial resources due to undervaluation and the opaque sale of Gécamines’ assets in the Mutanda Mining (MUMI) project. In its report titled “Cobalt at a Discounted Price, Corruption at Full Price,” presented during a conference at Sylikin Village in Kinshasa, CNPAV documented the losses and irregularities in detail: “In… Read More Here
Washington Agreement Between DRC and Rwanda Formalizes Mineral Exploitation, Says Oakland Institute 5 Mining in DRC 

Washington Agreement Between DRC and Rwanda Formalizes Mineral Exploitation, Says Oakland Institute

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Washington Agreement 2025: How the DRC-Rwanda Deal Fuels U.S.-Backed Mineral Exploitation A recent report from The Oakland Institute criticizes the Washington Agreement, signed on June 27, 2025, between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, calling it a formalization of the ongoing illicit exploitation of the DRC’s mineral wealth by American companies via Rwanda. The U.S. and the Historical Exploitation of Congo’s Minerals The report highlights the long-standing strategic importance of Congolese resources to the United States. It notes that “the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were made… Read More Here
DRC’s Cobalt Export Delays Continue Despite New Quota System 6 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC’s Cobalt Export Delays Continue Despite New Quota System

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Cobalt Exports from DRC Still on Hold as New Quota System Faces Delays, Disrupting Global EV Supply Chains Cobalt producers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are still waiting for government approval to resume exports, despite the introduction of a new quota system on October 16. Industry sources confirmed that the long-anticipated system—designed to restart shipments after a seven-month suspension—has yet to be fully implemented, prolonging uncertainty in global supply chains. Background: Seven-Month Export Freeze Disrupted Global Markets The DRC, which supplies over 70% of the world’s cobalt, imposed… Read More Here
Oakland Institute Warns DRC Against Potential Pitfalls of U.S. Mining Agreements 7 Mining in DRC 

Oakland Institute Warns DRC Against Potential Pitfalls of U.S. Mining Agreements

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DRC’s New Deals with American Mining Firms Could Mirror Chinese “Minerals-for-Infrastructure” Failures, Oakland Institute Warns The Oakland Institute, a think tank advocating for fair debate on social, economic, and environmental issues, has issued a report cautioning about the long-term impacts of agreements between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and American companies. The warning follows the so-called Washington Agreement, signed on June 27, 2025, between the DRC and Rwanda, which serves as a backdrop for new U.S. investments in Congolese mining. The report compares these agreements to past arrangements between… Read More Here
Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Strategic Cooperation Talks 8 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Strategic Cooperation Talks

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Presidents Hichilema and Chapo Reinforce Zambia–Mozambique Partnership with New Trade and Border Agreement President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia and President Daniel Francisco Chapo of Mozambique held Official Talks at State House in Lusaka, reaffirming the deep-rooted friendship and commitment to stronger cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The high-level discussions focused on expanding collaboration in economic development, trade, energy, and regional integration, while emphasizing the shared goal of peace and security across the Southern African region. A Relationship Anchored in History and Solidarity President Hichilema underscored the longstanding historical and… Read More Here
Zambia’s CNMC Shaft 28 Nears Completion of Dewatering, Set to Resume Copper Production by 2026 9 Mining in Zambia Copper 

Zambia’s CNMC Shaft 28 Nears Completion of Dewatering, Set to Resume Copper Production by 2026

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Revival of Luanshya’s Shaft 28 Marks a New Era for Zambia’s Copperbelt Tremendous progress is underway at CNMC Shaft 28 in Luanshya, marking a historic revival for a mine that lay dormant for more than two decades. The project has become a symbol of Zambia’s mining resurgence under President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration. The site is on track to complete dewatering by December 2025, with copper production scheduled to resume in August 2026—a major milestone for both the Copperbelt and the national economy. Government Applauds Rapid Progress During a recent inspection… Read More Here
Angola to Launch Its First Major Copper Mine as Nation Pushes to Diversify Beyond Oil 10 New Mining Projects Copper International 

Angola to Launch Its First Major Copper Mine as Nation Pushes to Diversify Beyond Oil

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Tetelo Copper Mine to Begin Production on October 29, Marking Angola’s Entry into Global Clean Energy Mineral Supply Angola’s first large-scale copper project, the Tetelo Mine, will officially begin production on October 29, government officials announced on Wednesday. The project marks a major milestone in the oil-rich African nation’s drive to diversify its economy and strengthen its role in the global transition to clean energy minerals. The $250 million Tetelo Mine is operated by Shining Star Icarus, a joint venture between China’s Shining Star International Group and Sociedade Mineira de… Read More Here

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