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DRC's 2025 Finance Law Faces Risks from Mining and Oil Price Volatility 1 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC’s 2025 Finance Law Faces Risks from Mining and Oil Price Volatility

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Price volatility in copper, cobalt, gold, and oil could jeopardize the DRC’s 2025 Finance Law, now under parliamentary review. According to draft law document 8, shifts in global commodity prices may lead to budget imbalances, given that mining and hydrocarbons constitute nearly all of the DRC’s exports. From 2019 to 2023, copper, cobalt, and gold dominated exports, accounting for 70.25%, 16.87%, and 6.74% of mining products, respectively. In 2022, almost 50% of government revenues came from mining, driven largely by rising copper, cobalt, and gold prices. This heavy reliance on… Read More Here
BRICS+ Gains Ground in Global Economy, Projected to Surpass G7 in Exports 2 International Economy 

BRICS+ Gains Ground in Global Economy, Projected to Surpass G7 in Exports

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BRICS+—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is positioning itself as a major global economic force. According to a report by Shape the Future with Confidence, BRICS+ now accounts for 36.7% of global GDP by purchasing power parity (PPP), 23.3% of global merchandise trade, and represents 45.2% of the world’s population. Since 2000, BRICS+ has doubled its share of global merchandise exports from 10.7% to 23.3%, while the G7’s share has declined from 45.1% to 28.9%. This trend reflects the growing influence of BRICS+ over the industrialized economies of the… Read More Here
DRC’s Economic Committee Focuses on Price Stability and Fiscal Management 3 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

DRC’s Economic Committee Focuses on Price Stability and Fiscal Management

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The Economic Situation Committee in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively working to stabilize prices, monitor the foreign exchange market, and enhance public finance management. Following the recent meeting on November 6, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Daniel Mukoko Samba, reported that goods and services markets show signs of stability, with inflation under control. To maintain this stability, the government is enforcing strict budgetary discipline and enhancing revenue collection as the year-end approaches. To manage emergency expenses, the Ministries of Finance and Budget have… Read More Here
ARSP Director General Discusses Collaboration with IGF to Strengthen Tax Base for 2025 Budget 4 Economy Governance Mining in DRC 

ARSP Director General Discusses Collaboration with IGF to Strengthen Tax Base for 2025 Budget

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On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Miguel Kashal Katemb, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), met with Jules Alingete Key, Inspector General and Head of Service of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF). The purpose of their meeting was to discuss how ARSP can contribute to enhancing the tax base of the Congolese State in preparation for the 2025 budget year. Katemb emphasized the importance of collaboration between ARSP and the IGF to streamline the subcontracting value chain. “The goal is to work in… Read More Here
Kisanfu Mine Leads Global Cobalt Supply Surge 5 Mining in DRC Cobalt Economy 

Kisanfu Mine Leads Global Cobalt Supply Surge

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The Kisanfu cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is projected to be the largest contributor to global cobalt supply growth in 2024, adding an estimated 23,000 tonnes more than in 2023. This announcement, made by the Cobalt Institute on October 28, 2024, forecasts a substantial market surplus for the year. In its annual report from May 2024, the Cobalt Institute reported a cobalt surplus of 14,200 tonnes for 2023—nearly double that of 2022—highlighting the pivotal role of Kisanfu, which added 32,500 tonnes to the global supply in… Read More Here
IMF Projects Substantial Wealth Growth for DRC by 2029 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

IMF Projects Substantial Wealth Growth for DRC by 2029

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a significant increase in wealth creation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by 2029, projecting it to reach 372,325.2 billion Congolese Francs (CDF). These projections are detailed in the IMF’s latest report, “Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2024.” The IMF has revised its forecasts upward from previous estimates, with projections of 300,000 billion CDF in 2023 and 357,789 billion CDF in April 2024. This suggests an optimistic growth trajectory for the Congolese economy. However, the institution has downgraded the nominal dollar value… Read More Here
Cobalt Market Forecasts 37,000-Tonne Surplus Amid Slowing Demand in 2024 7 Mining in DRC Cobalt Economy 

Cobalt Market Forecasts 37,000-Tonne Surplus Amid Slowing Demand in 2024

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The global cobalt market is projected to experience a notable surplus in 2024, with the Cobalt Institute forecasting a surplus of 37,000 tonnes. This outlook aligns with recent statements from CMOC, the world’s largest cobalt producer, which noted a slowing rate of supply growth in the latter half of the year. Key contributors to this surplus are increased production from the Kisanfu mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), set to add an additional 23,000 tonnes over 2023 levels, and a 14,000-tonne increase from the Tenke Fungurume mine, also… Read More Here
Zimbabwe to Replace US Dollar with Gold-Backed ZiG as Exclusive Legal Tender 8 International Economy 

Zimbabwe to Replace US Dollar with Gold-Backed ZiG as Exclusive Legal Tender

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Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, has passed a resolution to make the gold-backed ZiG currency the country’s sole legal tender, moving to phase out the US dollar. The resolution, finalized at Zanu-PF’s annual conference, mandates the government to “expedite dedollarization efforts” and prioritize the ZiG currency, though no specific timeline was provided. The ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold, marks Zimbabwe’s sixth currency shift in 15 years as an alternative to the US dollar, which remains legal tender until at least 2030 under current law. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hinted at accelerating… Read More Here
FQM REPORTS 13% RISE IN COPPER PRODUCTION FOR Q3  9 Mining in Zambia Copper Economy 

FQM REPORTS 13% RISE IN COPPER PRODUCTION FOR Q3 

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First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reported a 13 percent increase in copper production for the third quarter of this year, accompanied by a doubling of income tax payments globally. Production at the company’s Kansanshi mine in Solwezi rose to 49,810 tonnes of copper up 20 percent or 8,303 tonnes compared with the previous quarter, while its Sentinel mine in Kalumbila produced 58,412 tonnes, up 9 percent or 4,817 tonnes compared with the second quarter of 2024. “While it is pleasing to see continued strong operational performance from the Zambian operations… Read More Here
Rawbank Partners with ARSP to Boost Funding for 20,000 SMEs in DRC 10 Mining in DRC Economy 

Rawbank Partners with ARSP to Boost Funding for 20,000 SMEs in DRC

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RAWBANK CEO Mustafa Rawji is leveraging the expertise of the Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP) to reach 20,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that will benefit from the $200 million allocated by the financial institution. He made this announcement during a working session held at the ARSP. “Rawbank is seizing an opportunity to create substantial wealth and expand SMEs in the DRC, particularly in the mining sector and other industries regulated by the ARSP. Traditionally, banks have focused on financing large companies, but we recognize the urgent need to… Read More Here

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