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DRC Advances Battery Minerals Strategy Through Partnership Talks with ITC 1 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Lithium 

DRC Advances Battery Minerals Strategy Through Partnership Talks with ITC

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DR Congo Seeks ITC Support to Boost Battery Mineral Processing and Integrate into Global EV Supply Chain Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka convened a high-level working session with representatives of the Congolese Battery Council (CCB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to structure a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capacity to process minerals used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The initiative signaled Kinshasa’s determination to accelerate industrialization and move up the global battery value chain. Technical Support to Target Global Markets Under the proposed… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Advances Lithium Value Addition with Third Sulphate Plant Under Construction 2 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Advances Lithium Value Addition with Third Sulphate Plant Under Construction

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Zimbabwe Begins Construction of Third Lithium Sulphate Plant as Export Ban Drives Global Price Surge Construction has begun on another lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe, as the country accelerates its push to move up the battery minerals value chain amid strong global demand. Chinese group Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange platform that it has started building a lithium sulphate processing plant linked to its Kamativi lithium mine, which it operates through a joint venture with the Zimbabwean government. The project marks the third lithium… Read More Here
China Lithium Prices Surge as Zimbabwe Suspends Raw Mineral Exports 3 Battery Metals International Lithium News in Brief 

China Lithium Prices Surge as Zimbabwe Suspends Raw Mineral Exports

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Zimbabwe Halts Lithium Exports, Driving China Lithium Carbonate Prices Higher Amid Energy Storage Demand China’s lithium prices jumped sharply on Thursday after Zimbabwe suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions amid booming energy storage demand. The most actively traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged 6.07% to 178,020 yuan ($26,043.45) per metric ton as of 03:30 GMT, after earlier spiking over 9% to 187,700 yuan. Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer, exported 1.128 million tons of spodumene concentrate in 2025… Read More Here
DRC, Belgium, and KoBold Metals in Dispute Over Colonial Mineral Archives 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Corporate News Lithium 

DRC, Belgium, and KoBold Metals in Dispute Over Colonial Mineral Archives

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Cobalt and Lithium Data Sparks Tension: DRC Seeks KoBold Metals Collaboration as Belgium Restricts Archive Access An economic and strategic dispute is unfolding between Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the American company KoBold Metals, centering on colonial geological archives housed at the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren. These archives contain detailed data on the DRC’s mineral resources, including cobalt, lithium, and copper now critical to global supply chains. For Kinshasa, these documents are not just historical records; they represent strategic informational capital essential for attracting investment and optimizing resource… Read More Here
Zijin to Launch DRC’s First Lithium Production at Manono in June 5 Battery Metals Lithium Mining in DRC 

Zijin to Launch DRC’s First Lithium Production at Manono in June

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China’s Zijin Mining to Begin Lithium Production at Congo’s Manono Deposit in June Zijin Mining will begin the Democratic Republic of Congo’s first lithium production in June at the disputed Manono deposit, with exports set to commence immediately thereafter, according to the company and state miner Cominiere. The development marks a significant step in China’s strategy to secure critical mineral supplies in Africa. Zijin had previously targeted first-quarter 2026 for initial output but confirmed that the timeline has been revised to June to reflect updated project planning. Disputed Asset The… Read More Here
Lobito Atlantic Railway Launches First Ethical Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets 6 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Atlantic Railway Launches First Ethical Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Facilitates First Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets In a landmark milestone for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Trafigura announced the first delivery of copper and cobalt along the corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Angola’s deep-water port of Lobito. EGC, a state-owned entity responsible for purchasing cobalt from artisanal producers in the DRC, has partnered with Trafigura, which markets EGC-supplied cobalt globally. EGC CEO Eric Kalala highlighted that using the LAR demonstrates that ethical,… Read More Here
Zimbabwe to Launch Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant at Bikita Mine 7 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe to Launch Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant at Bikita Mine

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Zimbabwe to Commission Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant, Strengthening Its Role in the Global EV Battery Supply Chain Zimbabwe is preparing to inaugurate Africa’s first lithium sulphate processing plant, marking a significant milestone in the country’s mineral beneficiation strategy. The facility is being developed by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), the country’s largest lithium producer, with financial backing from Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. The plant, located at Huayou’s Bikita Mine in southeastern Zimbabwe, has attracted approximately US$500 million in investment and has now reached the equipment commissioning phase a key step… Read More Here
DRC Emerges as Strategic Leader in Global Critical Minerals 8 Mining in DRC Battery Metals 

DRC Emerges as Strategic Leader in Global Critical Minerals

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The Democratic Republic of Congo Strengthens Global Role in Critical Minerals and Green Economy In Washington D.C., the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) confirmed its position as a strategic player in the global critical minerals sector during the first Ministerial Meeting on these resources, held on February 4, 2026. The event, organized by the United States, brought together delegations from over 50 countries. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba represented Kinshasa, speaking on behalf of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa. Minister Watum highlighted the shift… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Joins White House Launch of $12 Billion U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile 9 Corporate News Battery Metals 

Ivanhoe Mines Joins White House Launch of $12 Billion U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile

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Ivanhoe Mines Participates in White House Launch of Project Vault and Advances U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Discussions Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) announced that its Founder and Executive Co-Chairman, Robert Friedland, joined President of the United States Donald J. Trump at the White House for the official launch of Project Vault, a $12 billion domestic critical minerals stockpile initiative aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chain security. Ivanhoe Mines is currently in advanced discussions with Gécamines, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) state-owned mining company, and global metals… Read More Here
Ghana Steps Up Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Push to Drive Industrialisation 10 International Battery Metals Transport and Logistics 

Ghana Steps Up Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Push to Drive Industrialisation

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Ghana Advances EV Manufacturing Plans with Chinese Automakers to Boost Jobs and Clean Transport Ghana is accelerating its industrialisation agenda with a renewed focus on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, as the government seeks to create jobs, attract foreign investment, and enhance the country’s competitiveness in clean transport. The initiative builds on earlier engagements with Chinese automakers and has now entered a more advanced implementation phase. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on January 21, 2026, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said the government had signed a memorandum… Read More Here

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