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Tshisekedi Urges Economic Vigilance as Global Tensions Threaten DRC Mining Sector 1

DR Congo Moves to Protect Mining Sector and Economy as Global Geopolitical Tensions Rise President Félix Tshisekedi has warned members of the government about the potential economic consequences of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, stressing that global instability could affect the mining-driven economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The head of state delivered the warning during the 82nd meeting of the Council of Ministers, held on March 13 at the African Union City in Kinshasa. According to the president, rising geopolitical tensions are already generating volatility… Read More Here

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DRC Raises $26.4 Million in Treasury Bond Auction Amid Moderate Investor Demand

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Raises $26.4M in Treasury Bond Auction as Government Seeks $640M From Domestic Market in 2026 The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) raised $26.4 million on the domestic financial market during a Treasury bond auction held last week. The information was disclosed in a press release published on March 11, 2026 by the country’s Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which presented the results of the financing operation. According to the official document, the amount raised corresponds to a coverage rate… Read More Here

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DRC Seeks Stronger Investment Partnerships With Major Mining Companies

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

DRC Calls on Glencore, CMOC and Ivanhoe to Expand Mining Investments and Boost Production The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking to deepen partnerships with major international mining companies operating in the country to expand production and attract new investment. The initiative was announced by the country’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, during meetings with mining industry stakeholders in Toronto, Canada, last week. Strategy to Boost Investment and Production Through this initiative, the Congolese government aims to encourage mining companies to increase capital investments, expand… Read More Here

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DRC Pushes for $1 Billion World Bank Financing to Accelerate Lobito Corridor Development

March 14, 2026March 16, 2026 Constance

DRC Seeks $1 Billion World Bank Funding to Boost Lobito Corridor and Regional Trade The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying efforts to secure international financing for the development of the Lobito Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving regional connectivity and boosting trade. Speaking in Washington during the World Bank’s “Transforming Transportation” global forum, the Congolese Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza Lunda, called for an acceleration of the financing process for key infrastructure linked to the corridor. The meeting took place… Read More Here

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DRC Launches First Pilot Gold Refinery in Tanganyika Province

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 Constance

Democratic Republic of Congo Opens First Gold Refinery in Kalemie to Boost Local Processing and Transparency The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially launched its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, the capital of Tanganyika Province, marking an important milestone in the country’s efforts to process its mineral resources locally and strengthen governance in the gold sector. The refinery was inaugurated on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, during a ceremony attended by several senior government officials. Among those present were Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya, Minister of State and Minister of Planning;… Read More Here

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Zambia Seeks Global Investment to Triple Copper Production by 2031

March 11, 2026March 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia Targets 3 Million Tons of Copper by 2031 as Government Courts Global Investors Zambia is actively courting international investors, including those from the United States, as it works toward an ambitious goal of tripling its copper production to 3 million metric tons by 2031, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe said on Tuesday. Africa’s second-largest copper producer after the Democratic Republic of the Congo is increasingly viewed as a strategic partner for the United States. Washington has been stepping up efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals and reduce reliance… Read More Here

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Congo Expands State Gold Trading to Strengthen National Reserves

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Constance

DRC Gold Trading Targets 15 Tons of Artisanal Gold in 2026 as Central Bank Eyes Reserve Boost The Democratic Republic of Congo’s state-owned gold trading company plans to significantly increase the volume of gold it purchases from the country’s artisanal mining sector, targeting up to 15 metric tons this year, with the national central bank expected to play a key role as a buyer. Congo, one of the world’s leading suppliers of battery metals and a country rich in largely untapped gold deposits established DRC Gold Trading in December 2022… Read More Here

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Tin Market Volatility Intensifies as Global Demand for Strategic Metals Grows

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Constance

Global Tin Prices Surge in March 2026 as Market Volatility Highlights DRC’s Strategic Role Recent analyses by experts from the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) indicate that tin prices could rise significantly on international markets during the week of March 9–14, 2026. According to the commission’s projections, the price of tin is expected to reach $54,925 per ton, compared with $47,615 per ton the previous week. This represents a projected weekly increase of $7,310, highlighting the strong volatility currently… Read More Here

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Global Commodity Markets Push Up Prices of Key Congolese Minerals

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Constance

DRC Mineral Prices Rise as Copper, Gold, Tin and Tantalum Surge on Global Markets Amid persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and ongoing uncertainty in global supply chains, several major mineral exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded an overall upward trend on international markets during the week of March 9–14, 2026. According to projections from the National Market Commission of the Congolese Ministry of Foreign Trade, copper prices are expected to reach $13,132 per ton during the period, compared with $12,877 per ton the previous week.… Read More Here

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Zambia and UK Sign Debt Restructuring Deal Under G20 Framework

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia and United Kingdom Amend $291 Million Debt Agreement to Support Ongoing Debt Restructuring The governments of Zambia and the United Kingdom have signed a bilateral amendment agreement on Zambia’s outstanding debt, marking further progress in the country’s ongoing debt restructuring process under the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatment. The agreement was signed in Lusaka by Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane and the British High Commissioner to Zambia, Rebecca Terzeon. Officials from Zambia’s Ministry of Finance and representatives from UK Export Finance also attended the signing ceremony.… Read More Here