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Kobold Metals to Invest in AI-Powered Exploration Under New Deal with DRC

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 Constance

DR Congo Signs Strategic Mining Deal with U.S. based Company Kobold Metals to Boost Lithium Exploration and AI-Driven Geological Mapping On Thursday, at the African Union City in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi presided over the signing of a major agreement between the Congolese government and U.S.-based company Kobold Metals. The agreement marks a significant step toward American investment in the country’s mining sector. The document was signed by Congolese Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, and Benjamin Katabuka, the Managing Director of Kobold Metals in… Read More Here

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India Seeks Copper and Critical Minerals from Chile and Peru Amid Push to Cut China Reliance

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Constance

India in Talks with Chile and Peru for Copper and Critical Minerals to Curb China Dependence India is in advanced discussions with Chile and Peru to secure critical mineral supplies, including copper, as part of ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The talks aim to ensure a stable supply of key resources for India’s growing industrial needs, particularly copper concentrate. A government document released earlier this month confirmed that copper will be included as a dedicated chapter in… Read More Here

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Dr. Sandrine Mubenga’s Groundbreaking Patent Puts the DRC on the Global Tech Map

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Constance

DRC’s Dr. Sandrine Mubenga Unveils Revolutionary Battery Patent Recognized by the U.S. Patent Office On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officially published a groundbreaking patent filed by Dr. Sandrine Ngalula Mubenga, a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Toledo (USA) and Director General of the Electricity Regulatory Agency (ARE) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “This marks a major milestone,” Dr. Mubenga stated. “The USPTO has officially published my patent. The tools and software I’ve developed will revolutionize the battery… Read More Here

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CMOC Delivers Strong Cobalt Growth Amid Congo Export Crackdown

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 Constance

CMOC Increases Cobalt Output in Congo Amid Export Ban, Projects $1.1B Profit Surge China’s CMOC Group, the world’s largest cobalt producer, reported a strong rise in output from its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), defying an ongoing export ban imposed by the Congolese government. In a preliminary earnings statement released Monday, CMOC announced a 13% year-on-year increase in cobalt production, reaching 61,073 tons in the first half of 2025. This growth occurred despite DRC’s export suspension, which was initially enacted in February and extended through September. Congo,… Read More Here

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India Targets Critical Minerals in Zambia Amid Global Supply Concerns

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Constance

India has deployed a team of geologists to Zambia to explore deposits of copper and cobalt, two minerals critical to its clean energy transition, according to two Indian government sources. The Zambian government has allocated 9,000 square kilometers (approximately 3,475 square miles) to India for this exploration initiative. The focus will be on cobalt—a vital component in batteries for electric vehicles and mobile phones—and copper, which is widely used in power generation, electronics, and construction. The exploration project is expected to span three years, with most of the sample analysis… Read More Here

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DRC Secures Strategic Stake in Nation’s First Copper-Cobalt Refinery Project

June 29, 2025June 30, 2025 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has acquired a 10% stake in Buenassa Resources SA, the company spearheading the development of the country’s first copper and cobalt refinery. The agreement was formalized on June 25 through a memorandum of understanding signed by Jean-Lucien Bussa, Minister of State Portfolio, and Eddy Kioni, CEO of Buenassa Resources. Though a minority stake, the 10% is classified as a “golden share,” granting the Congolese government veto power over strategic decisions that impact national interests. These include issues related to employment, taxation, environmental standards, local… Read More Here

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Japan-DRC Partnership Launches Major Manganese Project in Kongo Central

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 Constance

Japanese firm Asia Mineral Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Congolese company Kerith Resources to begin manganese mining operations in the Luozi region of Kongo Central province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The signing ceremony took place in Osaka, Japan, in the presence of DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka during the DRC-Japan Economic Forum, held alongside the 2025 World Expo. The mining project targets an annual output of at least 2 million tonnes of manganese, a critical mineral used in steel production and electric battery manufacturing.… Read More Here

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AVZ Minerals Resumes Arbitration Against DRC Over Manono Lithium Permit

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Constance

AVZ Minerals Limited (AVZ or the Company) has confirmed the resumption of arbitration proceedings before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The proceedings were initiated by the Company’s subsidiaries—AVZ International Pty Ltd (AVZI), Green Lithium Holdings Pte Ltd (GLH), and Dathcom Mining SA (Dathcom)—against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The dispute centers on the DRC’s failure to grant a mining exploitation permit (Permis d’Exploitation or PE) to Dathcom for the area covered under Permit PR 13359 (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/20). As previously announced on 26 May… Read More Here

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EU Strengthens Support for Responsible Mining and Geological Development in the DRC

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Constance

The European Union has unveiled new financial support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining sector, launching two key initiatives aimed at fostering responsible mineral value chains and enhancing the country’s geological data infrastructure. The first initiative involves the EU’s backing of the Cobalt for Development project. This program is being implemented by the German development agency GIZ in collaboration with the Congolese state-owned enterprise, Entreprise Générale du Cobalt. Starting with pilot sites, the project seeks to improve social and environmental conditions in the artisanal cobalt mining sector. The… Read More Here

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Global Cobalt Market Jolted by Congo’s Surprise Export Ban Extension

June 24, 2025June 30, 2025 Constance

Cobalt futures in China soared on Monday to levels not seen since mid-March, following the Democratic Republic of Congo’s decision to extend its ban on cobalt concentrate exports. Initially implemented in February, the ban has now been prolonged by another three months, significantly disrupting global supply. As the source of over 80% of the world’s cobalt—a key component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries—the DRC’s move is expected to remove more than 100,000 tonnes of cobalt from the global market over a seven-month span, according to industry estimates. Futures contracts for… Read More Here