You are here

Category: Battery Metals

DRC Defends Cobalt Export Suspension as Strategic Move to Stabilize Global Prices 1 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Defends Cobalt Export Suspension as Strategic Move to Stabilize Global Prices

Constance
DRC Says Cobalt Export Ban Prevented Market Crash as Prices Surge from $21,000 to $50,000 per Ton The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed the rationale behind the temporary suspension of cobalt exports, a measure implemented by the Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS). Despite criticism from some stakeholders, the government maintains that the decision was necessary to protect the country’s strategic mineral and prevent a collapse in global prices. As the world’s leading holder of cobalt reserves, the DRC argued it had both the… Read More Here
DRC Cobalt Exports Delayed as Miners Await Regulatory Approval Amid New Quotas 2 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Cobalt Exports Delayed as Miners Await Regulatory Approval Amid New Quotas

Constance
Congo Cobalt Exports Still on Hold Weeks After Ban; Quotas to Limit DRC Supply The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has yet to authorize the resumption of cobalt exports, nearly six weeks after the previous ban on shipments expired. Mining companies are waiting to move trucks loaded with cobalt, one of the world’s most critical metals, toward international markets. The DRC, which accounts for roughly 75% of global cobalt production, introduced strict export quotas on October 16 to control supply once shipments restart. However, the implementation of the new system… Read More Here
US Adds 10 Minerals to Critical List to Boost Domestic Production and Security 3 International Battery Metals 

US Adds 10 Minerals to Critical List to Boost Domestic Production and Security

Constance
US Designates Copper, Metallurgical Coal, and 8 More Minerals as Critical for Economy and National Security The Trump administration has added 10 minerals to the United States’ official list of materials deemed critical for the economy and national security, including copper and metallurgical coal, according to a Reuters report. The Department of the Interior’s critical minerals list guides federal investment and permitting decisions while shaping the government’s broader mineral strategy. The expansion aims to increase domestic mining output and reduce reliance on imports, particularly from China. The critical minerals list… Read More Here
DRC Marks Milestone with First 1,000 Tons of Traceable Artisanal Cobalt 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Marks Milestone with First 1,000 Tons of Traceable Artisanal Cobalt

Constance
Traceable artisanal cobalt hits 1,000 tons in DR Congo, setting a benchmark for ethical mining and supply chain trust The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a major milestone in formalizing its cobalt sector, producing its first 1,000 metric tons of traceable artisanal cobalt. This move is seen as a critical step in ensuring a more transparent and ethically sourced supply of the battery metal that powers electric vehicles and energy storage systems worldwide. Congo is home to roughly 72% of global cobalt reserves and supplies more than 74%… Read More Here
Kodal Minerals Confirms Bougouni Lithium Mine Operations Stable Amid Mali Security Concerns 5 Lithium Battery Metals International 

Kodal Minerals Confirms Bougouni Lithium Mine Operations Stable Amid Mali Security Concerns

Constance
Kodal Minerals Maintains Lithium Production at Bougouni Mine Despite Rising Security Tensions Near Bamako Kodal Minerals, a West Africa-focused mining company, has confirmed that operations at its Bougouni lithium mine in southern Mali remain unaffected despite escalating security tensions near the capital, Bamako. The London-listed company stated that mining activities at Bougouni, approximately 180 km from Bamako, continue as normal. Over the weekend, al Qaeda-linked militants advanced toward the capital, cutting off roads, ambushing military patrols, and attacking tanker trucks. The Malian military junta, backed by Russian partners, is struggling… Read More Here
CMOC Reports $850 Million in Cobalt Sales Despite DRC Export Suspension 6 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

CMOC Reports $850 Million in Cobalt Sales Despite DRC Export Suspension

Constance
CMOC Posts Strong Cobalt Sales in 2025 Despite DRC Export Ban Chinese mining giant CMOC Group Ltd reported cobalt sales of 6.2 billion yuan ($850 million) between January and September 2025, down just 7.8% year-on-year, despite a months-long suspension of exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The ban, in place from February 21 to October 15, affected all of CMOC’s cobalt operations, including its flagship Tenke Fungurume and Kisanfu mines. The embargo cut cobalt sales volumes by 36% to 51,027 tons, but higher global prices offset much of… Read More Here
Chinese Firms Invest Over $1.3 Billion in Nigeria’s Booming Lithium Processing Industry 7 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Chinese Firms Invest Over $1.3 Billion in Nigeria’s Booming Lithium Processing Industry

Constance
China Pumps $1.3 Billion into Nigeria’s Lithium Sector, Boosting Africa’s Green Industrial Transition In a significant boost to Africa’s green industrial transformation, Chinese companies have invested over $1.3 billion in Nigeria’s fast-growing lithium processing industry, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. Speaking at the 2025 China Mining Conference in Tianjin, themed “Connect and Collaborate, Co-Build and Co-Share,” Alake highlighted how the wave of Chinese investment is accelerating the continent’s shift toward sustainable mineral development and economic diversification. “Since September 2023, when this administration assumed office,… Read More Here
Uru Metals Awards Key Engineering Contracts to Advance Zeb Nickel Project in South Africa 8 International Battery Metals New Mining Projects Nickel 

Uru Metals Awards Key Engineering Contracts to Advance Zeb Nickel Project in South Africa

Constance
Uru Metals Moves Forward with Zeb Nickel Project, Awards Engineering and Environmental Contracts in Limpopo UK-based mining company Uru Metals has awarded two key engineering and services contracts to accelerate development of its Zeb Nickel Project in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. The first contract, awarded to GF International, covers a combined ground gravity and frequency-domain electromagnetic survey. This survey will target two key prospects and aims to refine drill targets for Uru Metals as the company advances exploration efforts. The second contract focuses on implementing the environmental rehabilitation guarantee, a… Read More Here
DRC’s Cobalt Export Delays Continue Despite New Quota System 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC’s Cobalt Export Delays Continue Despite New Quota System

Constance
Cobalt Exports from DRC Still on Hold as New Quota System Faces Delays, Disrupting Global EV Supply Chains Cobalt producers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are still waiting for government approval to resume exports, despite the introduction of a new quota system on October 16. Industry sources confirmed that the long-anticipated system—designed to restart shipments after a seven-month suspension—has yet to be fully implemented, prolonging uncertainty in global supply chains. Background: Seven-Month Export Freeze Disrupted Global Markets The DRC, which supplies over 70% of the world’s cobalt, imposed… Read More Here
ZCCM-IH to Establish Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula to Strengthen Zambia’s Mineral Value Chain 10 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals 

ZCCM-IH to Establish Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula to Strengthen Zambia’s Mineral Value Chain

Constance
ZCCM-IH to Open Manganese Buying Centres in Luapula Province to Boost Formal Trade and Local Value Creation ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced plans to establish manganese buying centres in Luapula Province as part of a broader strategy to improve transparency, efficiency, and value creation in Zambia’s mining sector. The initiative is designed to enable small-scale miners to sell their manganese through a formal, structured process. The buying centres will serve as collection and aggregation points, helping miners access fair market prices while ensuring that production meets national and… Read More Here

You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter

There was an error while trying to send your request. Please try again.

Copperbelt Katanga Mining will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.