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Epiroc and RCT Drive Safe Transition to Surface Mining at Canadian Nickel Mine 1 International Battery Metals Mining Equipment 

Epiroc and RCT Drive Safe Transition to Surface Mining at Canadian Nickel Mine

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Epiroc and RCT Deploy Remote Automation to Support Canadian Nickel Mine’s Surface Mining Transition Mining equipment and technology provider Epiroc, in partnership with Remote Control Technologies (RCT), has played a key role in supporting the safe transition of a prominent Canadian nickel mine from underground to surface mining operations. As part of the project, Epiroc collaborated with RCT to deploy agnostic automation technology designed to improve operator safety and operational efficiency during the mine’s transition. RCT’s Canadian team was selected to implement the automation system as a proactive measure to… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Lithium Miners Seek Extension Ahead of 2027 Export Ban on Concentrates 2 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Lithium Miners Seek Extension Ahead of 2027 Export Ban on Concentrates

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Zimbabwe Lithium Producers Request Delay to 2027 Concentrate Export Ban as Processing Capacity Lags Lithium miners in Zimbabwe are urging the government to extend deadlines for building local processing facilities ahead of a planned January 2027 ban on lithium concentrate exports, an industry executive said on Thursday. Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest lithium producer, has been pushing mining companies to increase local beneficiation in order to retain more value from its rapidly growing battery minerals sector. The government has already introduced lithium concentrate export quotas and imposed a 16% export tax, following… Read More Here
Raoul Wazenga Positions DRC for Energy Transition Boom with $199 Million Exploration Program 3 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Exploration Investment News 

Raoul Wazenga Positions DRC for Energy Transition Boom with $199 Million Exploration Program

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DRC Invests Nearly $200 Million in Geological Exploration as Raoul Wazenga Targets New Critical Mineral Discoveries The Congolese government is stepping up efforts to secure the future of its mining industry through major investments in geological research and mineral exploration. Speaking at a press conference held on Monday in Lubumbashi, Raoul Wazenga Vitima, Director General of the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC), outlined the government’s ambitious exploration programs aimed at identifying new mineral deposits to support the global energy transition and create employment opportunities for local communities. According to… Read More Here
Governance Concerns Shadow DRC’s Massive Manono Lithium Project 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

Governance Concerns Shadow DRC’s Massive Manono Lithium Project

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DRC’s Manono Lithium Deposit Faces Transparency and Governance Concerns Amid $2 Billion Mining Push Located in Tanganyika Province, the Manono site hosts one of the world’s largest untapped hard-rock lithium deposits. As global demand for lithium continues to rise due to its critical role in battery manufacturing and the energy transition, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has emerged as a strategically important player in the international minerals market. However, despite growing investment interest in the Manono project, persistent concerns remain over governance, transparency, and the management of mining partnerships… Read More Here
DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom 5 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom

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DR Congo designates lithium as strategic mineral, raising royalties as Manono mine and global demand reshape critical metals strategy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening its position in the global critical minerals economy by moving to classify lithium as a strategic mineral, in a decision that comes just ahead of the expected launch of large-scale production at the Manono lithium project. Already a dominant global supplier of copper and cobalt, the country is now positioning itself to play a central role in the lithium supply chain an essential… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Attracts Nearly $1 Billion in Lithium Processing Investments After Export Ban 6 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Attracts Nearly $1 Billion in Lithium Processing Investments After Export Ban

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Zimbabwe’s Lithium Beneficiation Push Drives $1 Billion in New Processing Investments Zimbabwe’s decision to ban the export of raw lithium concentrates has triggered a wave of investment in domestic processing infrastructure, with commitments reaching nearly $1 billion, largely driven by Chinese mining companies operating in the country. The policy shift, aimed at increasing local beneficiation and value addition, has accelerated the development of lithium sulphate processing plants as global demand for battery minerals continues to rise. A key example is Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co., which has begun construction of… Read More Here
DRC Expands List of Strategic Minerals to Include Lithium, Uranium and Tungsten 7 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium Uranium 

DRC Expands List of Strategic Minerals to Include Lithium, Uranium and Tungsten

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DRC Updates Strategic Minerals Policy to Reflect Global Critical Raw Material Demand The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved an expansion of its list of strategic mineral substances, following the validation of a draft decree by the Council of Ministers on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Kinshasa. The proposal was presented by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. The new decree supplements Decree No. 18/042 of November 24, 2018, which originally designated cobalt, germanium, and coltan (columbite-tantalite) as strategic minerals. The revision reflects evolving international market conditions, rising demand… Read More Here
KoBold Metals Outlines Ambition to Position DRC as Global Lithium Powerhouse 8 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium 

KoBold Metals Outlines Ambition to Position DRC as Global Lithium Powerhouse

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KoBold Metals Targets DRC Lithium Leadership with Data-Driven Mining Strategy at Manono KoBold Metals DRC, the Congolese subsidiary of US-based exploration company KoBold Metals, says it aims to help position the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a global lithium powerhouse through advanced technology, data intelligence, and modern exploration methods. Speaking at the 11th edition of Expo Béton 2026 in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province, Managing Director Benjamin Katabuka said the company is working to transform mineral exploration by using data-driven techniques rather than conventional geological approaches. “Our American mining technology company… Read More Here
Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results 9 International Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium New Mining Projects 

Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results

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Andrada Mining Secures Namibia Funding for Uis Expansion as Lithium Ridge Drilling Delivers High-Grade Results Aim-listed Andrada Mining has secured conditional strategic funding of N$98 million (approximately £4.4 million) to support expansion and operational upgrades at its Uis tin mine in Namibia, while also reporting encouraging drilling results from its Lithium Ridge project. The funding package will be provided through 10-year loan facilities arranged by Namibian institutions Bank Windhoek and Development Bank of Namibia. The financing, allocated to Andrada subsidiary Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), consists of two equal tranches… Read More Here
Copper and Tin Rally While Cobalt and Nickel Decline in Latest Global Mining Price Update 10 Copper Battery Metals Cobalt Nickel 

Copper and Tin Rally While Cobalt and Nickel Decline in Latest Global Mining Price Update

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Global Mining Prices: Copper and Tin Rise as Cobalt, Nickel and Germanium Fall (May 18–23, 2026) International mining commodity price lists for the period of May 18 to May 23, 2026, show mixed movements across key metals, with strong gains in copper and tin, moderate increases in gold and aluminum, and declines in cobalt, nickel, and germanium. Metals posting gains Copper recorded one of the strongest increases, rising from $13,024.25 to $13,681.93 per ton, reflecting sustained demand in industrial and energy transition sectors. Tin also posted a significant gain, climbing… Read More Here

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