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Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development

DRC Launches Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Centralise Public Works Services

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

DRC Breaks Ground on Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Boost Public Works Coordination On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa laid the foundation stone for the Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo Infrastructure Centre, a strategic complex designed to centralise all public services involved in infrastructure development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fully funded by the Congolese government, the centre will cover an area of 2,549 m² and is designed to accommodate up to 1,400 civil servants, including senior managers. The complex will feature 27 meeting and multipurpose… Read More Here

Newmont’s Veto Power Complicates Barrick’s Plan to Spin Off North American Assets

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Barrick’s North America IPO Plans Depend on Newmont as Nevada JV Terms Shift Power Balance TORONTO – Canadian mining group Barrick’s plans to spin off its North American assets will depend heavily on its joint venture partner Newmont, underscoring a dramatic shift in the balance of power between the two global gold producers, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and accounts from former Barrick executives. Denver-based Newmont’s influence over Barrick’s strategic options marks a reversal from just a few years ago, when Barrick was seeking to buy out Newmont’s minority… Read More Here

International Diamond Exploration Gold New Mining Projects

Botswana Diamonds Secures New Licences to Expand into Copper and Gold Exploration

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Botswana Diamonds Enters Copper and Gold Exploration with 7,000 km² of New Licences in Botswana AIM- and BSE-listed Botswana Diamonds has announced the award of eight prospecting licences covering approximately 7,000 km² in north-western Botswana, marking a potential entry into the copper and gold sectors. The licences, which are valid until December 31, 2028, were selected following an extensive AI-driven assessment of the company’s Botswana-focused exploration database, which spans about 95,000 km². The analysis incorporated a large body of geophysical survey data and identified strong prospectivity for copper, with additional… Read More Here

International Gold Mergers & Acquisitions

Zijin Gold to Acquire Allied Gold in C$5.5 Billion All-Cash Deal

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Zijin Gold Agrees to Buy Allied Gold for C$5.5 Billion in Friendly All-Cash Takeover TSX- and NYSE-listed Allied Gold has agreed to be acquired by Hong Kong–listed Zijin Gold in a friendly, all-cash transaction valued at approximately C$5.5 billion. Under the terms of a definitive arrangement agreement announced on Monday, Zijin Gold will acquire all of Allied Gold’s issued and outstanding shares for C$44 per share in cash. The offer represents a premium of about 27% to Allied Gold’s 30-day volume-weighted average share price on the Toronto Stock Exchange as… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper

Copper and Cobalt Outlook Brightens for the DRC as Supply Risks Shape 2026 Markets

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Copper Hits Record Highs and Cobalt Surges as DRC Supply Decisions Shape 2026 Price Outlook Amid operational disruptions and policy-driven supply constraints, market specialists expect the balance between global supply and demand to remain the key driver of copper and cobalt price trends in 2026. These developments are being closely monitored by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s leading producers of both metals. Copper prices reached new all-time highs at the start of 2026, extending a strong upward trajectory that began in 2025. While cobalt has… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Economy

Tshisekedi Positions DRC as Strategic Partner in Global Energy Transition at Davos

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Constance

At Davos, President Tshisekedi Calls for Fair Mineral Partnerships and Local Value Creation in the DRC President Félix Tshisekedi is among the guests of honour at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), taking place in Davos, Switzerland, from Monday, January 19 to Friday, January 23, under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” This year’s forum is marked by exceptional diplomatic engagement, with more than 50 heads of state and government expected to attend. The Davos meeting serves as a high-level platform bringing together global political leaders,… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Economy Infrastructural Development

DRC Targets $750 Million From First International Bond to Fund Infrastructure

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Plans $750 Million Debut Eurobond as Rising Metal Prices Boost Investor Appeal The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to raise $750 million in April through its first international bond issuance, with proceeds earmarked for infrastructure development, Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde said in an interview in Kinshasa. The transaction will represent the first tranche of a broader foreign-currency borrowing programme approved by the Council of Ministers. The programme allows for up to $1.5 billion in international bond issuances through 2026, with the government intending to phase market access… Read More Here

International Copper Corporate News

BHP Raises 2026 Copper Output Forecast After Record Half-Year Performance

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Constance

BHP Boosts 2026 Copper Production Guidance as Prices Surge and Operations Hit Records Mining major BHP has raised its 2026 copper production guidance following a record operational performance across its copper and iron-ore assets in the half-year ended December 31, supported by a significantly stronger copper price environment. Copper prices increased by 32% year-on-year during the period, prompting BHP to lift its group copper production guidance for the 2026 financial year to between 1.9-million and 2-million tonnes, from the previous range of 1.8-million to 2-million tonnes. “BHP delivered another half… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Gold News in Brief Technology & Innovation

Barrick Selects Metso Flotation Technology for Lumwana Expansion

January 23, 2026January 27, 2026 Constance

Barrick Chooses Metso’s Concorde Cell Flotation Technology for Lumwana Copper Expansion in Zambia Global gold and copper producer Barrick Mining Corporation has selected Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology for its Lumwana copper mine expansion project in Zambia. The Concorde Cell flotation cells will be deployed alongside Metso’s TankCell technology, which Barrick had previously chosen for the project. The combined solution is expected to optimise the processing flowsheet and enhance overall metallurgical performance. Metso said its high-intensity Concorde Cell technology is specifically designed to treat complex orebodies, delivering improved efficiency and… Read More Here

Tin Mining in DRC

Alphamin Reports Strong Earnings Growth on Higher Tin Production and Prices

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 Constance

Alphamin Lifts Ebitda 25% to $341m as Tin Production and Prices Rise TSX-V- and JSE-listed tin producer Alphamin Resources has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $341 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company produced 18 576 t of tin during the year, representing a 7% increase compared with the prior year. Alphamin operates the Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which comprises the Mpama North and Mpama South deposits. The improved financial performance,… Read More Here