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DRC Copper and Cobalt Miners Hit by Chemical Supply Disruptions Amid Global Shipping Crisis 1 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

DRC Copper and Cobalt Miners Hit by Chemical Supply Disruptions Amid Global Shipping Crisis

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DRC copper and cobalt producers face sulfuric acid and SMBS shortages as shipping disruptions and rising logistics costs strain supply chains Copper and cobalt producers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are facing cancelled and withdrawn deliveries of key processing chemicals, forcing some miners to reduce consumption and consider production cuts as global supply chain disruptions intensify. The DRC, the world’s largest cobalt producer and Africa’s leading copper supplier, plays a critical role in global supply chains for electric vehicles and the energy transition. However, its mining sector depends… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Sees Strong Local Demand for Sulphuric Acid in DRC Amid Global Supply Tightness 2 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Mines Sees Strong Local Demand for Sulphuric Acid in DRC Amid Global Supply Tightness

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Ivanhoe Mines benefits from rising sulphuric acid prices in DRC copper belt as supply disruptions tighten global market Ivanhoe Mines says it has a “captive market” for sulphuric acid in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as global prices surge amid constrained supply linked to geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. The Vancouver-based miner recently began commercial sales of sulphuric acid produced as a byproduct of copper smelting at its Kamoa-Kakula operation to other mining companies operating along the DRC’s copper belt. The acid is a key input in copper… Read More Here
India–Zambia Critical Minerals Talks Stall Over Mining Rights Uncertainty 3 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

India–Zambia Critical Minerals Talks Stall Over Mining Rights Uncertainty

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India-Zambia cobalt and copper mining talks stall as Lusaka delays mining rights assurances amid critical minerals push Talks between India and Zambia over critical minerals exploration have stalled due to a lack of assurances from Lusaka regarding future mining rights, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. Last year, Zambia allocated approximately 9,000 square kilometres to India for the exploration of cobalt and copper key minerals used in electric vehicle batteries, electronics, power generation, and construction. Cobalt is particularly important for battery technologies, while copper remains essential for industrial… Read More Here
DRC creates cobalt reserve to control exports and stabilize global prices 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC creates cobalt reserve to control exports and stabilize global prices

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Democratic Republic of Congo creates strategic cobalt reserve to manage exports, stabilize prices, and tighten control over global critical minerals supply The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has established a strategic reserve for cobalt and other critical minerals, according to the country’s minerals regulator, in a move designed to strengthen state control over exports and influence global supply dynamics. Under a cabinet decree adopted on April 10, oversight of the reserve has been assigned to the regulatory authority ARECOMS, which is now empowered to acquire, hold, and commercialize strategic mineral… Read More Here
Flooding Disrupts Rail Traffic on Lobito Corridor, Halting Key Mineral Export Route 5 International Cobalt Copper Transport and Logistics 

Flooding Disrupts Rail Traffic on Lobito Corridor, Halting Key Mineral Export Route

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Severe Floods in Angola Suspend Lobito Corridor Rail Operations, Threatening Copper and Cobalt Exports from Central Africa Severe flooding in western Angola has forced the suspension of rail traffic along the Lobito Corridor, disrupting a critical export route for minerals from the region’s mining sector. The line operator, Lobito Atlantic Railway, reported that “significant damage” was sustained to railway infrastructure near the Halo River between Cubal and Caimbambo, approximately 140 kilometres southeast of the coastal city of Benguela. Flooding also damaged infrastructure near the Cavaco River following heavy rainfall on… Read More Here
UAE’s IRH Expands Presence in DRC Copper and Cobalt Sector Amid Strategic Mining Deals 6 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Investment News 

UAE’s IRH Expands Presence in DRC Copper and Cobalt Sector Amid Strategic Mining Deals

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IRH Linked to New Copper and Cobalt Mining Projects in Lualaba as UAE Expands Critical Minerals Strategy in DRC After concluding a $367 million agreement in 2025 to acquire a 56% stake in Alphamin Resources, operator of the Bisie tin mine in North Kivu, International Resources Holding (IRH) is now being linked to copper and cobalt assets in the Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to reporting by Africa Intelligence, the Emirati group is associated with structures that have recently become partners of the state-owned mining company… Read More Here
DRC Mining Exports Show Upward Trend Amid Rising Copper, Cobalt, and Gold Prices 7 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Economy Gold 

DRC Mining Exports Show Upward Trend Amid Rising Copper, Cobalt, and Gold Prices

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Congo’s copper, cobalt, and gold exports rise in 2026, boosting mining sector revenues The Democratic Republic of the Congo is witnessing an upward trend in the international prices of its key mining exports, according to the latest official projections. The National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade reported that for the period from April 6 to 11, 2026, several strategic raw materials are expected to record weekly price increases. Copper: Primary export on the rise Copper, the country’s main export, is projected to trade at $12,143.30 per ton,… Read More Here
Tenke Fungurume Mining Accounts for Over 20% of DRC Mining Revenues in 2023 8 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Tenke Fungurume Mining Accounts for Over 20% of DRC Mining Revenues in 2023

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CMOC’s Tenke Fungurume Mining leads DRC mining revenue contributions with $1.1bn in 2023, EITI report shows Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), a subsidiary of the CMOC Group, contributed 20.47% of total mining sector revenues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the 2023 financial year. The figures were disclosed in the latest report by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, released in early 2026. According to the report, TFM generated approximately $1.1 billion in government revenues out of the $5.6 billion collected from… Read More Here
Virtus Minerals to Restart Chemaf’s Cobalt and Copper Mines in the DRC After Regulatory Approval 9 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Virtus Minerals to Restart Chemaf’s Cobalt and Copper Mines in the DRC After Regulatory Approval

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US Firm Virtus Minerals Secures Regulatory Approval to Restart Chemaf Mines, Boosting DRC’s Cobalt and Copper Production US-based Virtus Minerals announced it is moving to restart the Chemaf cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after securing full regulatory approval. This marks the first acquisition of operating mines under the US–Congo minerals partnership, following a series of offtake agreements. Virtus stated that its immediate focus will be on inventory verification, technical and operational assessments, and restart planning across Chemaf’s asset portfolio, with timelines dependent on the… Read More Here
Glencore Bets on DRC Operations to Drive Copper and Cobalt Growth Strategy 10 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Glencore Bets on DRC Operations to Drive Copper and Cobalt Growth Strategy

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Glencore Expands Focus on DRC Copper and Cobalt Assets as It Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Copper Output by 2028 Glencore is intensifying its investment focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of a long-term strategy to become one of the world’s leading copper producers without relying on large-scale mergers. The company recently ended merger discussions with Rio Tinto that could have created the world’s largest mining group. Instead, Glencore has opted to strengthen its balance sheet and sharpen its portfolio around high-demand transition metals, particularly… Read More Here

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