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Miguel Kashal Bids Farewell to ARSP, Reaffirms Loyalty to President Tshisekedi

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

Miguel Kashal Thanks President Tshisekedi After Three Years at ARSP as Ted Beleshayi Takes Over Leadership After three years at the helm of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb has expressed his gratitude to President Félix Tshisekedi for the confidence and support extended to him throughout his tenure. In a message posted on his X account, the outgoing Director General praised the leadership of the Head of State and reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the President. He also reiterated his commitment to continue… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

DRC Mining Week 2026 Set to Drive Investment, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships in Lubumbashi

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mining Week 2026: A Key Platform for Investment and Growth in Africa’s Mining Sector The countdown has begun for DRC Mining Week 2026, one of Africa’s premier mining events, scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province. The three-day forum will bring together policymakers, investors, mining companies, technology providers, financial institutions, and industry experts to discuss the key challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Activities will commence on June 16 with a pre-conference… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Economy Tin

Tin Prices Surge as DRC Mineral Export Forecasts Signal Mixed Market Performance

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Tin Prices Expected to Jump Above $53,000 per Tonne as Copper, Gold and Nickel Continue to Decline Tin is projected to record one of the strongest gains among the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key mineral exports during the week of June 1–6, 2026, according to the latest mineral export price forecasts released by the Congolese government. The official price list indicates that tin is expected to rise to USD 53,440 per tonne, up from USD 50,223 per tonne the previous week. The increase of USD 3,217 per tonne… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Copper

Copper Prices Slip Again as Mixed Performance Hits Key DRC Mineral Exports

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Copper, cobalt, and gold prices show mixed trends as DRC export basket weakens amid global metals market correction Copper, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important export commodity, is expected to extend its downward trend on international markets during the week of June 1–6, 2026, according to the latest official price bulletin for exported mineral products. The benchmark copper price is set at $13,524 per tonne, down from $13,558 the previous week a decrease of $34. Although relatively modest, this marks a second consecutive weekly decline and reinforces a broader… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium

DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

DR Congo designates lithium as strategic mineral, raising royalties as Manono mine and global demand reshape critical metals strategy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening its position in the global critical minerals economy by moving to classify lithium as a strategic mineral, in a decision that comes just ahead of the expected launch of large-scale production at the Manono lithium project. Already a dominant global supplier of copper and cobalt, the country is now positioning itself to play a central role in the lithium supply chain an essential… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Dokwe Gold Project Surges Past 1.1 Million Ounces as Gold Boom Accelerates Economic Growth

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe gold boom intensifies as Dokwe project tops 1.13M ounces, boosting mining investment and $1B+ valuation Zimbabwe’s gold sector is entering a new phase of rapid expansion, driven by rising global prices, stronger investor appetite, and national efforts to increase output to 50 tonnes this year. At the centre of this momentum is a major new development in Matabeleland North, where UK-listed Ariana Resources has significantly upgraded its Dokwe Gold Project, strengthening its position as one of the country’s most important undeveloped gold assets. The company has announced a 42%… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Economy

Vedanta Targets New York IPO to Fund Expansion of Zambia’s Konkola Copper Mines

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Vedanta Plans New York Listing to Finance Multi-Billion-Dollar Expansion of Zambia Copper Operations Vedanta Resources, led by billionaire Anil Agarwal, is seeking to raise fresh capital for its Zambian copper operations through a planned listing in New York, as the mining group accelerates efforts to expand production at one of Africa’s most strategically important copper assets. The proposed initial public offering comes less than two years after Vedanta regained control of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) following a prolonged dispute with the Zambian government. The company has since committed to investing… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Economy

Zambia Extends Copper Export Duty Suspension as Smelter Constraints Reshape Industry Power Balance

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Extends Copper Export Duty Waiver to September as Chinese and Middle Eastern Miners Secure Major Quotas Zambia has extended the suspension of its 10% export duty on copper concentrates until September 30, in a move designed to ease pressure on mining operations affected by rising stockpiles and reduced smelting capacity across the country’s processing infrastructure. The extension comes as several major smelters undergo prolonged maintenance and repair programmes, temporarily constraining the country’s ability to process copper concentrates into refined cathodes. The resulting bottlenecks have led to increased concentrate inventories… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Corporate News Zinc

Ivanhoe Mines’ Kipushi Mine Achieves Record Monthly Zinc Production in May

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Record Zinc Output at Kipushi Mine as Production Tracks Midpoint of 2026 Guidance TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has reported a record month of zinc production at its Kipushi Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the operation’s strong performance as it ramps up production. The mine produced 25,677 tonnes of zinc in concentrate during May, surpassing the previous monthly record of 22,968 tonnes set in January by 12%. The achievement reflects continued operational improvements and strong plant performance at one of the world’s highest-grade zinc mines. During… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Corporate News Infrastructural Development

KCM’s US$5 Million Road Upgrade Project Nears Completion in Chililabombwe and Chingola

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Konkola Copper Mines Nears Completion of US$5 Million Road Rehabilitation Project in Zambia’s Copperbelt Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has made significant progress on its US$5 million road rehabilitation programme in Chililabombwe and Chingola, with construction works in Chililabombwe approaching completion and road upgrades gathering pace in Chingola. The infrastructure initiative involves the rehabilitation and construction of approximately eight kilometres of roads across the two Copperbelt towns, including 4.1 kilometres in Chililabombwe and 3.9 kilometres in Chingola. The project forms part of KCM’s broader commitment to community development and infrastructure improvement… Read More Here