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DRC Reviews Community Development Fund from Mining Companies

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

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

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

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

Mining in Zambia Oil & Gas Petroleum

Zambia Diesel Shortage Linked to Pipeline Supply Delays, NOMA Says

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia Fuel Shortage Caused by Delayed Diesel Releases from TAZAMA Pipeline, NOMA Says The National Oil Marketing Association (NOMA) has attributed the recent shortage of diesel and other petroleum products in Zambia to limited access to fuel supplies rather than stockpiling by oil marketing companies. In a statement issued on March 13, the association said its members operating under the regulatory supervision of the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) are facing distribution constraints due to delayed releases of diesel through the TAZAMA Pipeline. Supply Constraints, Not Hoarding NOMA rejected public claims… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Corporate News Tin

Alphamin Boosts Tin Production to 18,576 Tonnes in 2025

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

Alphamin Reports 7% Rise in Tin Production to 18,576 Tonnes in 2025 as Earnings Jump 25% Alphamin Resources reported a 7% increase in tin production for the year ended December 31, 2025, reaching 18,576 tonnes, in line with the company’s revised production guidance. The JSE-listed miner said overall processing recoveries remained on target during the year at 75%. Production Impacted by Temporary Shutdown The company noted that production during the year was affected by a temporary suspension of operations in March 2025 due to security concerns. Operations resumed gradually starting… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News

Jubilee Metals Secures $1.8M Copper Feed Deal in Zambia

March 15, 2026March 16, 2026 Constance

Jubilee Metals Buys High-Grade Copper Ore for Zambia’s Roan Concentrator as Large Waste Project Moves Toward JV Jubilee Metals Group has secured additional high-grade copper feed material for its Roan Concentrator in Zambia in a transaction valued at $1.8 million. The company said the payment will be settled through the issuance of 29.76 million new ordinary shares priced at 4.48 pence per share, representing a 14.3% premium to Jubilee’s closing share price on March 9. Strengthening Copper Processing Operations Chief Executive Officer Leon Coetzer said the company continues to work… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Corporate News Mining safety

Boss Mining Calls on DRC to End Illegal Mining After Deadly Landslide

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

Boss Mining Urges DRC Action on Illegal Mining Following Fatal Landslide at Copper Site A unit of Eurasian Resources Group has called on the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take action against illegal mining activities following a deadly landslide at one of the firm’s copper concessions. The incident occurred on March 11, 2026, and “led to fatalities and injuries,” according to a statement issued Thursday by Boss Mining SAS, a copper producer in which ERG holds a 51% stake. The company urged Congolese authorities to restore its “lawful access”… Read More Here

Corporate News Copper International

First Quantum Minerals to Sell Çayeli Copper-Zinc Mine in Türkiye for $340 Million

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

First Quantum Minerals Sells Çayeli Mine in Türkiye to Cengiz Holding for $340M to Focus on Core Assets Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has agreed to sell its Çayeli Mine in Türkiye to a company controlled by Cengiz Holding as part of a strategy to raise capital and refocus on priority assets. Under a binding agreement, Turkish construction and industrial firm Cengiz Insaat will acquire the underground copper-zinc operation for $340 million in cash, including an advance payment of $50 million, according to a statement released by First Quantum.… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Oil & Gas Petroleum

DRC Govt Reviews Oil Market Risks With Petroleum Distributors

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

DRC Monitors Global Oil Price Volatility as Government Meets Fuel Distributors Amid Middle East Tensions The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Daniel Mukoko Samba, held a working meeting with the Professional Group of Petroleum Product Distributors (GPDPP) in Kinshasa on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to review developments in global hydrocarbon markets and assess their potential impact on the country’s fuel supply. According to a statement from the Ministry of National Economy, the meeting provided an opportunity to evaluate the situation… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Electricity Hydro power plant

DRC and TotalEnergies Discuss Strategic Ruzizi III Hydropower Project

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Constance

DRC Government and TotalEnergies Hold Talks on Ruzizi III Hydropower Project to Boost Energy in Eastern Congo The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Daniel Mukoko Samba, received a delegation from TotalEnergies in Kinshasa to discuss progress on the strategic Ruzizi III Hydroelectric Project. The delegation was led by Ronan Masseron, Country Chair for the Africa Division in the Great Lakes region, accompanied by Baba Moussa Diallo, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing DRC. Strategic Energy Project for Eastern Congo Discussions focused… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development Transport and Logistics

DRC Signs Deal to Build Strategic Dry Port in Kwala, Tanzania

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Constance

DRC Signs Concession for Kwala Dry Port in Tanzania to Cut Logistics Costs and Boost Trade The Democratic Republic of the Congo is advancing its strategy to strengthen trade competitiveness by developing new logistics infrastructure aimed at improving the efficiency of its import and export supply chains. Authorities in Kinshasa have signed a concession agreement with Boston Developers Ltd for the construction of a dry port in Kwala, Tanzania, a project designed to streamline cargo handling and reduce the logistical bottlenecks affecting Congolese trade. The initiative is being led by… Read More Here