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DRC Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports as Kinshasa Pushes Local Processing 1

DRC Bans Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports, Allows Limited Exemptions The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates as the government moves to accelerate domestic mineral processing and capture more value from its resources. The measure is contained in an interministerial order dated June 29, 2026, signed by the Ministers of Mines, Foreign Trade and National Economy. However, the regulation includes a temporary exemption mechanism that could determine how significantly the ban affects mining companies and export volumes. Under the new rules, mining… Read More Here

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DRC Tightens Controls on Unprocessed Copper and Cobalt Exports

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Strengthens Controls on Unprocessed Copper and Cobalt Concentrate Exports The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening controls on the export of unprocessed copper and cobalt concentrates as part of efforts to promote local processing and increase value captured within the country. The measures target mineral concentrates leaving the DRC without undergoing sufficient processing, reinforcing the government’s push to move the country away from the export of raw or minimally processed minerals. Authorities are placing greater emphasis on monitoring export volumes, verifying the composition of mineral shipments and ensuring… Read More Here

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DRC Moves to Formalise Kasaï-Oriental Copper Mining as Sector Gains Momentum

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Constance

DRC Calls for Formalisation of Kasaï-Oriental Copper Mining to Boost Investment and Development The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up efforts to bring copper mining in Kasaï-Oriental under a more structured and regulated framework, as authorities seek to turn the province’s mineral wealth into greater economic and social development. The call for stronger oversight reflects growing recognition of the province’s copper potential and the need to ensure mining activities generate sustainable benefits for local communities and the wider economy. Authorities and industry stakeholders are advocating for better organisation of… Read More Here

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Rio Tinto Keeps Glencore at Arm’s Length as Copper Strategy Takes Priority

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Constance

Rio Tinto Signals No Rush to Revive Glencore Deal as Copper Strategy Takes Priority Rio Tinto is showing little urgency to reopen merger discussions with Glencore, despite the expiry of a six-month standstill that had prevented the mining giants from pursuing renewed takeover talks. The development removes a key restriction following Rio Tinto’s decision in February to abandon a proposed combination with Glencore after the two companies failed to agree on terms that Rio believed would deliver sufficient value to shareholders. The potential deal, valued at more than $200 billion,… Read More Here

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Zambia Miners Seek Stronger Policy Support to Unlock Copper Growth

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Constance

Zambia Miners Seek Policy Support, Power and Investment to Triple Copper Production As Zambia heads towards the August 13 general elections, the country’s mining industry is calling for policies that can accelerate investment and help deliver its ambitious target of producing 3 million tonnes of copper annually by 2031. Mining companies and industry stakeholders are seeking stronger incentives for mineral processing, renewed exploration, improved infrastructure and increased power generation. These measures are viewed as critical to expanding production and attracting the investment needed to position Zambia as a leading global… Read More Here

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KCM Breaks 10,000-Tonne Monthly Copper Production Milestone

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026 Constance

KCM Hits 10,000 Tonnes of Monthly Copper Production as $662 Million Local Procurement Boosts Zambia’s Mining Sector Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has achieved a major production milestone, with monthly copper output reaching 10,000 tonnes as the Zambian mining company advances a wide-ranging transformation programme. The milestone marks a significant improvement from KCM’s previous monthly production range of approximately 8,000 to 8,500 tonnes, highlighting the impact of investment in mine rehabilitation, infrastructure, technology and people. KCM Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Dr John Kunda said the production gains form part of the… Read More Here

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Khoemacau Advances Expansion to More Than Double Copper Production

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Constance

Khoemacau Targets 130,000 Tonnes of Annual Copper Production as Expansion Advances Khoemacau Copper Mining is making steady progress on its expansion programme, which aims to more than double annual copper production to 130,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate, alongside more than four million ounces of silver annually. According to the company’s Second Quarter 2026 Production Report, construction advanced during the quarter, with progress recorded across engineering, procurement and site development. Key milestones included the completion of foundation backfilling in the milling area and excavation work in the flotation area, while… Read More Here

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FQM Adds 1,000 Jobs as Cobre Panamá Restart Gains Momentum

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Constance

First Quantum Adds 1,000 Jobs as Cobre Panamá Copper Mine Restart Nears First Quantum Minerals is stepping up preparations for a potential restart of its Cobre Panamá copper mine, adding about 1,000 jobs as activity at the site gathers pace. The Canadian miner has accelerated stockpile processing and expanded its workforce as it works towards resuming broader operations at the major copper complex, which has remained largely inactive since Panama ordered its closure in 2023. The new recruitment forms part of First Quantum’s preparations for processing copper ore already mined… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Returns to Profit as Kamoa-Kakula Copper Operations Recover

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines Posts $46 Million Profit as Kamoa-Kakula Copper Production Recovers TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of $46 million as operations at its Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continued to recover from disruptions earlier in the year. The company reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $179 million for the quarter, up from $123 million in the same period last year. Kamoa-Kakula contributed $152 million of attributable EBITDA. The copper… Read More Here

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Zambia Tightens Copper Export Rules to Push Local Processing

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Constance

Zambia Restricts Raw Copper Exports as It Pushes Chinese Firms to Build Local Processing Plants Zambia is moving to restrict exports of raw copper as the country steps up efforts to process and manufacture more of its mineral resources domestically, with Chinese industrial companies among those being encouraged to establish production facilities locally. The policy reflects Zambia’s growing push to move beyond mining and concentrate production towards higher-value manufacturing that can create jobs, strengthen industrial capacity and generate greater economic returns from the country’s copper resources. Zambian officials are negotiating… Read More Here