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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

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Zambia Ranks Third Most Attractive Mining Investment Destination in Africa

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Constance

Zambia Climbs Global Mining Investment Rankings in 2025 Fraser Institute Survey Zambia has been ranked the third most attractive mining investment destination in Africa, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies by the Fraser Institute.The country trails only Botswana and Morocco on the continent. Globally, Zambia improved its position to 25th place on the Investment Attractiveness Index, up from 28th in the previous survey. Zambia’s score on the index rose to 72.84, reflecting growing investor confidence in the country’s mineral potential and policy environment. The survey assessed 68… Read More Here

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British International Investment partners with Rawbank to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in DRC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

4 March, 2026 – British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has committed $25 million in financing to Rawbank, the largest commercial bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The facility will strengthen Rawbank’s ability to increase access to finance for non-mining corporates and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. In DRC, local businesses face a shortage of long‑term funding from the financial sector, particularly small businesses and non‑mining corporates that play a vital role in diversifying the economy. By providing much… Read More Here

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FQM and ZICA Partner to Strengthen Accountant Training and Professional Standards in Zambia

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

First Quantum Minerals Signs MOUs with ZICA to Boost CA Zambia Training and CPD Access in North-Western Province First Quantum Minerals Ltd and the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) designed to enhance professional training, accreditation pathways, and continuous skills development for accountants in Zambia, with particular emphasis on the North-Western Province. The agreements were formalized at ZICA’s offices in Lusaka and are structured around two strategic pillars: Practical Training Accreditation and Enhanced Skills Development. Expanding Access to Structured Practical Training The first… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Copper Rally Strengthens Mining Sector and Economic Outlook

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

Copper Prices Surge Above $13,300 per Tonne, Boosting Zambia’s Mining Growth and Export Prospects Zambia’s mining sector is gaining renewed momentum as global copper prices climb, reinforcing the country’s export outlook and broader macroeconomic prospects. According to the latest data from the Zambia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (ZEITI) Commodity Price Dashboard, copper is currently trading at US$13,304 per tonne, representing an increase of more than 7% since the beginning of January. The sustained upward trend is delivering a measurable boost to mining revenues and reaffirming copper’s central role in the… Read More Here

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DRC Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Program to Bolster Reserves

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Central Bank to Buy Artisanal Gold Directly from State Trader to Strengthen Franc and Boost Reserves The Democratic Republic of the Congo has unveiled a new strategy aimed at reinforcing monetary sovereignty and stabilizing its currency, with the central bank announcing plans to purchase gold directly from a fully state-owned trading company. The Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) will begin buying gold from DRC Gold Trading SA, a government-owned entity that aggregates production from artisanal and small-scale miners. The initiative is designed to channel more of the country’s… Read More Here

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Tshisekedi Prioritises Gold Sector Reform to Boost State Revenue

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi Unveils Strategy to Curb Gold Smuggling and Strengthen Economic Sovereignty The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has placed reform of the gold sector at the centre of the government’s economic agenda, citing its critical importance to public finances and macroeconomic stability. During the Council of Ministers meeting held on 20 February 2026, President Tshisekedi underscored the strategic value of gold production and expressed concern that a significant portion of national output continues to bypass official channels. According to the meeting’s official… Read More Here