Events & Expos - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Félix Tshisekedi Highlights Strategic Importance of the Lobito Corridor for Regional Prosperity 1

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, emphasized the strategic significance of the Lobito Corridor during a multilateral meeting in Benguela, Angola, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. This corridor, linking the DRC, Zambia, and Angola, is set to become a vital trade route, aiming to transport up to 20 million tonnes of goods annually by 2030. Tshisekedi highlighted its potential to drive economic development, particularly in the DRC’s copper and cobalt sectors, which are crucial to the global energy transition. “The Lobito Corridor, designed to transport… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos Gold

Kibali Gold Mine Honors Blessed Anuarite Nengapeta at 60th Anniversary Celebration

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Constance

Kibali Gold Mine, represented by its Country Director, Cyrille Mutombo, participated in the Eucharistic celebration marking the 60th anniversary of Blessed Anuarite Nengapeta in Isiro, Haut-Uélé Province. The colorful ceremony was attended by President Félix Tshisekedi, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, elected officials, political leaders, and social actors, as well as the diocese of Isiro-Niangara. Kibali Gold Mine, based in the northeastern DRC, attended the event to honor the legacy of Blessed Anuarite, a symbol of morality, religious values, and commitment to promoting what is valuable. “It is a pleasure for… Read More Here

Cobalt Events & Expos Lithium Mining in DRC

DRC’s Vast Mineral Wealth Faces Control and Benefit Challenges Amid Global Energy Transition

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of Africa’s most mineral-rich nations, boasting vast reserves of essential resources like lithium and cobalt—key components in batteries that are critical for the global transition to renewable energy. Despite this enormous potential, the DRC struggles to exercise full control over its mineral wealth or reap significant benefits from its exploitation, largely dominated by multinational corporations such as CMOC, Glencore, and Zijin. These concerns were highlighted by Faustin Biringanine, Director General of the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN), during the panel titled… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

DRC’s Julien Paluku Promotes Investment Opportunities at MEDays Forum

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024 Constance

Julien Paluku, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Foreign Trade, utilized the MEDays Forum in Tangier, Morocco, to highlight the country’s vast economic and industrial opportunities to Moroccan and international investors. His focus spanned trade, agribusiness, energy, and the growing battery and electric vehicle sectors. Joined by Judith Suminwa, Head of the Congolese Government, Paluku underscored the DRC’s rich reserves of strategic minerals like cobalt and lithium, critical to the global energy transition. He detailed efforts to improve the business climate, enhance infrastructure, and foster public-private partnerships to… Read More Here

International Events & Expos

COP29: Rich Nations Pledge $300 Billion Annually for Climate Action

November 30, 2024December 3, 2024 Constance

Rich countries have pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to combat climate change, with a cumulative target of $1.3 trillion by 2035. This milestone was announced in a United Nations press release on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The announcement follows two weeks of intense negotiations at COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Delegates also approved rules for a UN-backed global carbon market, aimed at enabling carbon credit trading. This market is expected to incentivize nations to reduce… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Events & Expos

CEJ Advocates for Sustainable Mineral-Based Development in Zambia

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 Constance

The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) actively participated in the “Green and Inclusive Approach to Mineral-Based Development and Industrialization” workshop held in Ndola, Zambia, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). During the event, CEJ’s Head of Research and Studies, Mr. Freeman Mubanga, underscored the importance of environmentally sustainable practices in Zambia’s mineral-based industrialization efforts. Speaking as a panelist, he highlighted Zambia’s strides in copper beneficiation and the integration of mining with local industries. Mr. Mubanga identified several challenges impeding the mining sector’s growth, including: To tackle… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

Kizito Pakabomba Advocates DRC’s Participation in Mining Indaba and PDAC 2025 to Unlock its Potential

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 Constance

Congolese Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga, has emphasized the importance of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) participation in two key mining events in 2025: the Mining Indaba, from February 2 to 6 in Cape Town, South Africa, and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) forum, from March 2 to 5 in Toronto. Minister Pakabomba highlighted these forums as critical platforms for promoting long-term economic growth and sustainable development. He noted that such events provide opportunities to attract investments, form partnerships, and explore technological advancements in the… Read More Here

Corporate News Events & Expos Mining in DRC

Kamoa Copper Leads New Era of Sustainable Mining and Economic Development at Makutano Forum

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 Constance

Kamoa Copper SA participated in the 10th edition of the Makutano Forum in Kinshasa, DRC, from November 13 to 15. As a co-sponsor of the event, the company showcased its vision for the future of mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), presenting its “New Deal” for the industry as a model of progress and sustainability. With over $5.5 billion invested over the past five years, Kamoa Copper’s scale and copper production have made a significant impact on the national mining sector. Beyond its size, the company has driven… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Corporate News Events & Expos Gold

Kibali Mine Tackles DRC’s Energy Deficit with Renewables

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 Constance

At the Makutano Forum on Thursday, November 14, 2024, several panelists discussed the theme, “Energy Deficit in the DRC: Can Miners Offer Solutions?” One of the key speakers, Jean-Paul Ilunga Mbayo, Power Engineer at Barrick Gold Corporation, highlighted the significant challenges faced by miners in investing in energy infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ilunga emphasized three primary challenges that hinder progress in addressing the country’s energy deficit. 1. Economic Challenges The foremost obstacle is the high tax burden associated with the construction of energy infrastructure. Ilunga pointed… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos Governance

DRC Prime Minister Highlights War Impact on Biodiversity at COP29

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 Constance

Judith Suminwa, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raised significant concerns about the threats facing her country’s biodiversity during a speech at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. She attributed the dangers to the ongoing conflict in the eastern DRC, which she blamed on Rwanda. “My country’s biodiversity is in peril due to the war unjustly imposed by Rwanda,” Suminwa stated. “This crisis forces us to divert a substantial portion of our budget towards military efforts and the protection of our… Read More Here