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Louis Watum Opens DRC Mining Week 2026 with Call for Mineral Transformation and Value Addition 1

DRC Mining Week 2026: Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Unveils Vision to Make Congo a Global Critical Minerals Hub The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, officially opened the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Lubumbashi under the theme: “Transforming the DRC: From Local Player to Global Hub for Critical Minerals.” The opening ceremony brought together several senior government officials, including the Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Molendo Sakombi, the Governor of Haut-Katanga Province, as well as investors, mining operators, industry experts, and… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Week 2026 Set to Drive Investment, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships in Lubumbashi

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Week 2026: A Key Platform for Investment and Growth in Africa’s Mining Sector The countdown has begun for DRC Mining Week 2026, one of Africa’s premier mining events, scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province. The three-day forum will bring together policymakers, investors, mining companies, technology providers, financial institutions, and industry experts to discuss the key challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Activities will commence on June 16 with a pre-conference… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Week Reassures Participants as Ebola Situation Monitored Ahead of 2026 Lubumbashi Event

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Week 2026 Confirms Lubumbashi Event Amid Ebola Concerns, Says No Restrictions in Place Organizers of DRC Mining Week 2026 have confirmed that preparations for the upcoming event remain on track despite recent public concern and media reports regarding Ebola cases in certain regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event is scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Grand Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi. In a statement, the organizers emphasized that the safety, well-being, and trust of participants, partners, staff, and host communities… Read More Here

International Events & Expos

Mining Indaba 2027 to Focus on Turning African Mining Partnerships Into Action

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Constance

Mining Indaba 2027 to Drive Investment, Policy and Mining Partnerships Across Africa Preparations are underway for the 2027 edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, with organizers placing renewed emphasis on transforming partnerships across the mining sector into concrete investment, policy, and project outcomes. The event will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 8 to 11, 2027, under the theme: “Stronger Together: Partnerships in Practice.” According to Gwede Mantashe, the annual gathering has become a critical platform for advancing collaboration and unlocking investment opportunities across Africa’s… Read More Here

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New Automation Innovations on Show at Electra Mining Africa 2026

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Constance

New emerging innovations are transforming the South African mining, manufacturing, industrial and automation sectors and driving the deployment of advanced technological solutions across operations. Innovations such as mechanisation, automation and digitisation are improving safety and productivity on mines, production facilities, industrial plants and warehouses. However, to deliver real value, these technologies must be cost-effective and designed to address practical, people-centred industry challenges. The current growth in automation is positively impacting local industries by facilitating investment in innovation, data analytics and skills development, and helping to develop local competitiveness and export potential… Read More Here

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Miguel Kashal Presents ARSP Reform Achievements During Lubumbashi Forum

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Constance

ARSP Highlights Three Years of Subcontracting Reforms and SME Growth in Haut-Katanga During a public forum held at the June 30 Building in Lubumbashi, Miguel Kashal, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), presented the results of three years of reforms in the subcontracting sector. The event brought together representatives from the six territories of Haut-Katanga, political and administrative authorities, business leaders, subcontractors, and members of the Katanga community. During his presentation, Miguel Kashal shared detailed performance data covering the 2023, 2024, and 2025… Read More Here

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BGFIBank Engages Industry Leaders at First Mining Summit Tech in Kolwezi

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance

BGFIBank Launches Innovative Financing Solution for DRC Mining Subcontractors at Mining Summit Tech 2026 BGFIBank participated in the first edition of Mining Summit Tech 2026, held on April 30, 2026, at the Congress Village in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province. The summit, focused on mining sovereignty and technological transformation, brought together industry leaders, mining operators, and digital sector stakeholders to explore the role of innovation in the sector. Introducing BGFIMines Flex During the event, BGFIBank RDC introduced BGFIMines Flex, a financing solution designed to address the operational needs of mining subcontractors by… Read More Here

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ARSP Urges Stronger Local Transformation Agenda at Lualaba Mining Tech Summit

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance

DRC Launches Mining Tech Summit to Boost Local Value, Innovation, and Digital Mining Economy The Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo hosted the first edition of the Mining Tech Summit, focusing on mining sovereignty and the integration of technology into the extractive sector. The event brought together public and private stakeholders to explore ways to modernize and transform the country’s mining industry. Organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Ministry of SMEs, the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), the Lualaba provincial government, and… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Week 2026 to Spotlight Sector Reforms and Investment Opportunities

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Week 2026: Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba to Drive Investment and Sector Transformation Agenda Louis Watum Kabamba is set to participate in DRC Mining Week 2026, scheduled for June 17–19, 2026, at the Pullman Grand Karavia in Lubumbashi. His participation reflects the continued collaboration between the Democratic Republic of the Congo government and one of Africa’s leading mining industry events. In a statement released by the organizers, the minister emphasized that the forum aligns with the government’s economic development priorities, particularly efforts to unlock and expand the country’s… Read More Here

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DRC Pushes for Energy Transformation as It Showcases Massive Hydropower Potential at African Energy Forum

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Constance

DRC Highlights 167,000 MW Hydropower Potential at Invest in African Energy Forum 2026, Calls for Faster Project Execution The Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, participated on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, in a ministerial panel at the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026. The forum brings together governments, investors, and industry leaders to address financing, energy development, and energy security across Africa. During his intervention, the Minister revealed that the Democratic Republic of Congo’s hydropower potential is estimated at around 167,000 MW, spread across approximately 3,350 sites… Read More Here