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Zambia Strengthens Sustainable Gold Mining Through Landmark ZCCM-IH and planetGOLD Partnership 1

Zambia Advances Mercury-Free Gold Mining with ZCCM-IH and planetGOLD MoU to Formalize Artisanal Sector Zambia has taken a decisive step toward transforming its artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc and the planetGOLD Zambia Project on March 17, 2026. The agreement signals a unified national commitment to promoting responsible, mercury-free gold mining while integrating artisanal miners into the formal economy. It also reflects a broader strategy to ensure that Zambia’s mineral wealth delivers sustainable and… Read More Here

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Trafigura Partners with Venezuela’s Minerven to Launch Responsible Gold Sourcing Program

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 Constance

Trafigura–Minerven Gold Deal: Venezuela Moves Toward Responsible Mining and US Market Access Commodity trading giant Trafigura will collaborate with Venezuela’s state-owned mining company, Minerven, to develop a responsible gold sourcing programme as part of a pre-payment agreement for gold doré, a semi-refined gold alloy. The initiative forms part of broader reforms in Venezuela’s mining sector under acting President Delcy Rodríguez. These reforms follow recent policy shifts supported by the United States, aimed at attracting foreign investment and formalizing key industries, including oil and mining. Earlier this month, the United States… 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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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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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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U.S. Push for DRC’s Strategic Minerals Faces Security and Investment Hurdles

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

US Push for Congo’s Critical Minerals Faces Delays as Conflict and China’s Dominance Complicate Investment The United States has made gradual progress in its effort to reduce China’s dominance over the Democratic Republic of Congo’s strategic mineral sector. However, ongoing conflict, contested mining licenses, and strict compliance requirements continue to slow Washington’s advance into a region where Chinese companies remain deeply entrenched. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds some of the world’s most valuable mineral resources, including the largest global supply of cobalt as well as significant deposits of copper… 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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Gold Boom Narrows Senegal’s Trade Deficit in 2025, but Structural Imbalances Persist

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

Senegal Trade Deficit Shrinks to $2.4 Billion in 2025 as Gold Exports Surge 51%, Data Show Senegal recorded a significant improvement in its external accounts in 2025, although the country continued to post a sizeable trade deficit. . According to data from the National Agency of Statistics and Demography of Senegal (ANSD), the West African economy registered a trade shortfall of approximately $2.4 billion in 2025. While still negative, the deficit narrowed sharply from roughly $5.76 billion in 2024, reflecting a strong rebound in export revenues and sustained external demand.… Read More Here

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DRC Launches DRC Gold Trading SA Branch in Lubumbashi to Formalise Artisanal Gold Sector

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Opens Lubumbashi Gold Trading Office to Curb Smuggling and Boost Official Exports On an official visit to Haut-Katanga province, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, inaugurated a new regional branch of DRC Gold Trading SA in Lubumbashi on 26 February 2026. DRC Gold Trading SA, a state-owned enterprise, has been mandated to combat fraud, illicit trade and smuggling in the country’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) sector. The opening of the Lubumbashi branch is intended to strengthen state… Read More Here

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Ghana to Channel Artisanal Gold into Formal Trade to Boost Revenue

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

Ghana Launches ASM Gold Formalisation Program Targeting $20 Billion in Annual Foreign-Exchange Inflows Ghana plans to direct approximately 127 metric tons of artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) gold annually into official trade channels under revised sector reforms, aiming to increase foreign-exchange earnings and curb smuggling, Cassiel Ato Forson announced on Wednesday. Across Africa, ASM gold leakage costs countries billions each year as undeclared production is smuggled through porous borders to global trading hubs such as Dubai. Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, lost an estimated $11.4 billion between 2019 and 2023,… Read More Here