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DRC Lithium Hydroxide Prices Rise as Mineral Markets Show Mixed Performance 1

DRC Lithium Hydroxide Price Rises 3.89% to Over $20,000 Per Ton as Mineral Markets Diverge The price of lithium hydroxide recorded the strongest increase among the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key mineral products during the latest pricing period, rising by 3.89% as international markets showed mixed movements. According to the latest mineral price schedule covering 10 to 15 August 2026, lithium hydroxide increased from $19,314.29 to $20,065.63 per tonne, representing a gain of $751.34 per tonne. The increase makes lithium hydroxide the strongest-performing mineral in the latest assessment, although… Read More Here

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Vulcan Invests €140.6 Million to Build Africa’s First Fully Electric Mine

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Vulcan Invests €140.6 Million to Electrify Mozambique’s Moatize Coal Mine Mining operator Vulcan has invested approximately €140.6 million ($160 million) to electrify its Moatize coal mine in Mozambique’s Tete province, in a project the company describes as Africa’s first fully electric mine. The investment will replace diesel-powered mining equipment with electric machinery, reducing the mine’s reliance on diesel while lowering operational emissions and improving energy efficiency. A key component of the project is a power system capable of generating up to 300 MW, supplying electricity to mining and coal-processing operations.… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Exports Surge 230% as Value Addition Gains Momentum

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Lithium Exports Jump 230% to $782 Million in First Half of 2026 Zimbabwe’s lithium exports surged by 230% in the first half of 2026, generating about $782 million in export earnings and strengthening the mineral’s contribution to the country’s mining sector. The increase highlights Zimbabwe’s growing importance as a lithium producer while reflecting efforts to move beyond the export of raw minerals and expand domestic processing. According to figures from the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ), lithium exports rose from $237 million during the first half of 2025… Read More Here

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Andrada Extends Lithium Ridge Mineralised Trend to 9km in Namibia

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Constance0 comment

Andrada Mining Extends Namibia’s Lithium Ridge Mineralisation to 9km, Identifies High-Grade Lithium, Tin and Tantalum Aim-listed Andrada Mining has extended the identified surface mineralisation at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia by 50% to 9 km following the completion of a licence-wide sampling programme. The company said the programme identified high-grade lithium, tin and tantalum anomalies across multiple previously identified pegmatites within the project’s licence area. The results build on earlier findings that confirmed mineralisation along the main Lithium Ridge trend. Several grab samples returned lithium oxide grades above 3.5%,… Read More Here

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Manono Lithium Expands Local Hiring and Skills Development in DRC’s Emerging Lithium Sector

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Manono Lithium Prioritises Local Employment as DRC Advances Major Lithium Project Development Manono Lithium SAS says it is prioritising the recruitment and training of young people from Tanganyika Province as it develops one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most promising lithium projects. The company’s Communications Officer, Célestin Muganza, said local employment remains a key focus, while acknowledging that mining operations require specialised technical skills that may not always be immediately available in the region. “Manono Lithium’s priority is to provide employment opportunities for local youth. The project must first… Read More Here

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DRC Cobalt Prices Remain Stable as Global Demand Supports Market

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Cobalt Prices Edge Higher as Demand for Battery Metals Maintains Market Stability Cobalt prices in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continued their gradual upward trend during the week of July 20–25, 2026, reflecting ongoing stability in the global battery metals market. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade’s latest official price list, cobalt was priced at US$55,628 per tonne, up slightly from US$55,618 per tonne the previous week. While the 0.01% increase is marginal, it signals continued market resilience following months of significant price volatility. The modest gain… Read More Here

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DRC Enters Global Lithium Supply Chain as Manono Ships First Concentrate to China

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Begins Lithium Exports from Manono as Country Emerges as Key Battery Mineral Supplier The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially entered the global lithium supply chain after the first shipments of lithium concentrate from the Manono district in Tanganyika Province began moving to China, marking a historic milestone for the country’s mining sector. The development positions the DRC as an emerging supplier of critical minerals required for the global energy transition, particularly for electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy storage systems, and other clean energy technologies. The Manono lithium… Read More Here

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Manganese Expansion Strengthens French Mining Giant’s Position in Africa’s Battery Metals Sector

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Constance0 comment

Africa’s Second-Largest Manganese Producer Boosts French Mining Company’s EV Battery Metals Strategy Africa’s growing manganese industry is attracting increased attention as a major French mining company expands its focus on battery metals needed for the global energy transition. The company is strengthening its position in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain through increased exposure to manganese, a critical mineral used in steel production and increasingly important in battery technologies. The development involves one of Africa’s largest manganese producers, highlighting the continent’s strategic importance in supplying minerals required for clean energy… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Maintains 2027 Lithium Export Ban Despite Industry Processing Challenges

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Reaffirms January 2027 Lithium Export Ban Despite Limited Domestic Processing Capacity Zimbabwe has reaffirmed that it will proceed with its planned ban on lithium concentrate exports from January 2027, despite concerns from miners that the country’s domestic processing capacity remains insufficient to handle all production. The government has rejected industry calls to postpone the policy, insisting that the deadline remains unchanged as part of its long-term strategy to promote local mineral beneficiation, create jobs, and capture greater value from one of the world’s fastest-growing battery minerals. The announcement comes… Read More Here

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Africa Looks to Critical Minerals as Foundation for Industrial Development

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 Constance

Africa Aims to Use Critical Minerals to Boost Industrialisation and Economic Transformation African countries are seeking to transform their vast reserves of critical minerals into a foundation for industrialisation, economic growth and greater participation in global supply chains. For decades, many African nations have exported raw minerals with limited processing taking place on the continent. However, rising global demand for minerals essential to clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, batteries and advanced industries has created an opportunity for countries to capture more value from their natural resources. Critical minerals such as… Read More Here