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DRC Lithium Export Prices Rise as Carbonate Reaches $18,069.61

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Lithium Export Prices Rise as Lithium Carbonate Reaches $18,069.61 Prices for several lithium products exported by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have increased, according to the latest export price schedule published by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Lithium carbonate recorded the highest quoted value at $18,069.61 per tonne, while lithium sulphate reached $10,164.15 per tonne. The price movements come as the DRC continues to develop its lithium sector and seek greater value from its mineral resources. The country is increasingly positioning lithium alongside copper and cobalt as part… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Grants Chinese Lithium Miners Export Quotas Despite Raw Mineral Ban

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Grants Chinese Lithium Miner Export Quota Despite Raw Mineral Restrictions Zimbabwe has granted export quotas for lithium concentrate to selected Chinese-owned mining companies, providing a limited pathway for exports just months after the government imposed an immediate suspension on shipments of raw minerals and lithium concentrates. The decision highlights the government’s increasingly strict approach to mineral beneficiation, while also allowing selected producers that meet its requirements to continue accessing international markets. Zimbabwe suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates in February 2026, citing concerns over mineral leakages… Read More Here

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DRC Cobalt Restrictions Send Global Prices Soaring

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Cobalt Export Restrictions Drive Prices Up 150% as Global Supply Tightens The Democratic Republic of Congo’s restrictions on cobalt exports have triggered a sharp increase in global prices, highlighting the country’s growing influence over the supply of one of the world’s most important battery metals. According to S&P Global, cobalt prices surged by about 150% following the introduction of export controls by the DRC. The measures have significantly tightened global availability and increased concerns among refiners and manufacturers over access to cobalt feedstock. The DRC introduced an export suspension… Read More Here

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US and China Turn to Deep-Sea Mining as Africa’s Critical Minerals Face New Competition

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

US and China Deep-Sea Mining Push Could Reshape Africa’s Critical Minerals Investment The United States and China are intensifying efforts to access critical minerals from the deep ocean, opening a new frontier in the global race for resources used in batteries, clean-energy technologies, electronics and defence. Deep-seabed deposits are estimated to contain mineral resources potentially worth up to $16 trillion, including copper, cobalt, nickel, manganese, zinc, silver, gold and rare earth elements. Key deposits include polymetallic nodules, polymetallic sulphides and ferromanganese crusts. The growing focus on seabed resources comes as… Read More Here

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DRC Advances Plans for Musompo Battery Precursor Zone

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Advances $2 Billion Musompo Battery Precursor Zone to Build Local Battery Value Chain The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing plans to establish a major battery precursor manufacturing hub in Lualaba province, as the country seeks to capture more value from its cobalt, copper and other critical mineral resources. The government approved the Musompo Special Economic Zone as a priority project in February 2026. The planned 900-hectare industrial zone is expected to attract around $2 billion in private investment and support the development of a local battery materials… Read More Here

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DRC Lithium Hydroxide Prices Rise as Mineral Markets Show Mixed Performance

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

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 Constance

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 Constance

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 Constance

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 Constance

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