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Copper Price Surpasses $10,000 Per Tonne, Offering New Opportunities for the DRC 1

DRC Copper Prices Surge Above $10,000 in September 2025 — Implications for Mining Revenues and Chinese Contract Talks Copper prices reached US$10,215 per tonne at the end of September 2025, marking a 2.3% increase from the previous week, according to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). This rise is largely attributed to disruptions at Indonesia’s Grasberg mine, one of the world’s largest copper operations. Compared to December 2024, copper prices have surged by 16.2%, representing a 10.9% increase year-on-year. Significance for the DRC Economy For the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read More Here

Tshisekedi Orders Strict Cobalt Export Ban to Protect DRC’s Resources

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

Tshisekedi Enforces Cobalt Export Suspension to Strengthen DRC’s Control Over Strategic Minerals During the 61st meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday, October 3, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi reaffirmed the need for strict enforcement of the temporary suspension on cobalt exports and compliance with new regulatory measures introduced by the Ministry of Mines and the Authority for the Regulation and Control of the Market for Strategic Mineral Substances (Arecoms). The President emphasized that these measures aim to clean up the supply chain and restore national sovereignty over the Democratic… Read More Here

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Min’gomba Copper Project Set to Become One of the World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposits

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

Min’gomba Copper Mining Project in Zambia Poised to Become World’s Richest Underground Copper Deposit Chililabombwe, Zambia – The Min’gomba Copper Mining Project is emerging as a potential game-changer for Zambia and the global copper industry, with estimates suggesting it could become one of the richest underground copper deposits in the world. President Hakainde Hichilema shared his optimism about the project, following updates from mining partners KoBold Metals and ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH). The President underscored that Min’gomba is far more than a mining initiative—it is a transformative development that promises… Read More Here

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Mopani Copper Mine Accelerates Production with Ambitious Year-End Target

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

Mopani Copper Mine to Produce Over 70,000 Metric Tonnes of Copper in 2025 as Zambia’s Mining Sector Gains Momentum Mopani Copper Mine has announced an ambitious production target of more than 70,000 metric tonnes of copper by the end of 2025, signaling a robust recovery and expansion in Zambia’s copper industry. This goal comes as global demand for copper surges, driven by the energy transition, electrification, and growing demand for renewable energy technologies. Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya confirmed that production at Mopani is steadily increasing, supported by strategic measures… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Ambitious Copper Expansion at Risk Without Skilled Workforce

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

Zambia’s Copper Tripling Plan Moves to the Forefront — but Skills Gap Looms Large Zambia’s ambitious plan to triple copper production by 2031 is now at the center of the nation’s economic agenda. The roadmap, developed jointly by the World Bank Group and the Government of Zambia, outlines how the country can harness its vast copper resources to drive growth and transform its economy. Copper mining has been a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy for over a century, contributing about 15% of GDP and more than 70% of exports. Yet production… Read More Here

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Lobito Corridor and Rail Upgrades Set to Transform Africa’s Copper and Cobalt Transport

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Constance

Billions Flow Into African Railways as Global Powers Compete for Critical Minerals Billions of dollars are being poured into railway expansion and upgrades across Africa to improve the transport of critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, tantalum, and coal from landlocked mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Botswana, and Zambia to global markets. Major Railway Projects Underway Several large-scale projects are driving this transformation: Trans-Kalahari Railway (1,500 km): Designed to link Botswana’s coal and mineral reserves to export hubs. TAZARA Upgrade (1,860 km): A proposed $1.4 billion… Read More Here

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DRC’s Chemaf Faces Closure as Global Battle for Cobalt Heats Up

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 Constance

Chemaf Faces November Shutdown as US-China Rivalry Over Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Intensifies A copper and cobalt producer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has warned it may halt operations in November if it cannot secure new investment, underscoring the mounting tension between the United States and China over access to critical minerals. Chemaf Resources Ltd., backed by commodities trader Trafigura Group, has been searching for a buyer for more than two years after financial difficulties stalled its flagship projects. The company, which employs about 3,000 people, said it… Read More Here

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Glencore in Talks to Sell Stake in DRC’s Kamoto Copper and Cobalt Mine

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 Constance

Glencore in Talks to Sell Stake in DRC’s Kamoto Copper and Cobalt Mine Amid US Interest Glencore Plc has entered talks to sell a stake in its largest African copper operation, the Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the clearest signal yet that the Swiss commodities giant may relinquish control of one of its flagship assets. KCC oversees a major copper and cobalt project long touted as central to Glencore’s growth. However, the mine has been hampered by operational setbacks, weak cobalt prices, and… Read More Here

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US Backs Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt Expansion to Counter China’s Dominance

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 Constance

USTDA Funds $1.4M Metalex Study to Boost Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt for US Supply Chains The United States is intensifying efforts to secure critical minerals outside China’s control, backing the expansion of a copper and cobalt facility in Zambia. On Thursday, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a $1.4-million grant to Metalex Africa, a subsidiary of Texas-based Metalex Commodities, to finance a feasibility study for expanding its Kazozu mine in Zambia’s North-Western Province. The study will assess the potential to produce up to 25,000 additional metric tonnes of… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Minister Launches Field Tour with Visit to Tenke Fungurume Mining

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 Constance

Congo Mines Minister Visits Tenke Fungurume to Address Challenges, Community Benefits, and Mining Code Compliance The Democratic Republic of Congo’s new Minister of Mines, Louis Kabamba, has launched a nationwide field tour to better understand the operational realities of mining companies and strengthen collaboration across the sector. The initiative follows a series of meetings with international partners—including China, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and the United States—aimed at revitalizing the mining industry, a cornerstone of the Congolese economy. As part of the tour, Kabamba paid an official visit on Friday, September 19,… Read More Here