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Governance Concerns Shadow DRC’s Massive Manono Lithium Project

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC’s Manono Lithium Deposit Faces Transparency and Governance Concerns Amid $2 Billion Mining Push Located in Tanganyika Province, the Manono site hosts one of the world’s largest untapped hard-rock lithium deposits. As global demand for lithium continues to rise due to its critical role in battery manufacturing and the energy transition, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has emerged as a strategically important player in the international minerals market. However, despite growing investment interest in the Manono project, persistent concerns remain over governance, transparency, and the management of mining partnerships… Read More Here

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DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

DR Congo designates lithium as strategic mineral, raising royalties as Manono mine and global demand reshape critical metals strategy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening its position in the global critical minerals economy by moving to classify lithium as a strategic mineral, in a decision that comes just ahead of the expected launch of large-scale production at the Manono lithium project. Already a dominant global supplier of copper and cobalt, the country is now positioning itself to play a central role in the lithium supply chain an essential… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Attracts Nearly $1 Billion in Lithium Processing Investments After Export Ban

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe’s Lithium Beneficiation Push Drives $1 Billion in New Processing Investments Zimbabwe’s decision to ban the export of raw lithium concentrates has triggered a wave of investment in domestic processing infrastructure, with commitments reaching nearly $1 billion, largely driven by Chinese mining companies operating in the country. The policy shift, aimed at increasing local beneficiation and value addition, has accelerated the development of lithium sulphate processing plants as global demand for battery minerals continues to rise. A key example is Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co., which has begun construction of… Read More Here

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DRC Expands List of Strategic Minerals to Include Lithium, Uranium and Tungsten

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Updates Strategic Minerals Policy to Reflect Global Critical Raw Material Demand The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved an expansion of its list of strategic mineral substances, following the validation of a draft decree by the Council of Ministers on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Kinshasa. The proposal was presented by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. The new decree supplements Decree No. 18/042 of November 24, 2018, which originally designated cobalt, germanium, and coltan (columbite-tantalite) as strategic minerals. The revision reflects evolving international market conditions, rising demand… Read More Here

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KoBold Metals Outlines Ambition to Position DRC as Global Lithium Powerhouse

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Constance0 comment

KoBold Metals Targets DRC Lithium Leadership with Data-Driven Mining Strategy at Manono KoBold Metals DRC, the Congolese subsidiary of US-based exploration company KoBold Metals, says it aims to help position the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a global lithium powerhouse through advanced technology, data intelligence, and modern exploration methods. Speaking at the 11th edition of Expo Béton 2026 in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province, Managing Director Benjamin Katabuka said the company is working to transform mineral exploration by using data-driven techniques rather than conventional geological approaches. “Our American mining technology company… Read More Here

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Andrada Mining Advances Namibia Expansion with New Funding and Strong Lithium Drill Results

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Constance0 comment

Andrada Mining Secures Namibia Funding for Uis Expansion as Lithium Ridge Drilling Delivers High-Grade Results Aim-listed Andrada Mining has secured conditional strategic funding of N$98 million (approximately £4.4 million) to support expansion and operational upgrades at its Uis tin mine in Namibia, while also reporting encouraging drilling results from its Lithium Ridge project. The funding package will be provided through 10-year loan facilities arranged by Namibian institutions Bank Windhoek and Development Bank of Namibia. The financing, allocated to Andrada subsidiary Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), consists of two equal tranches… Read More Here

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Sinomine Seeks $764 Million to Expand African Lithium and Copper Projects

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

China’s Sinomine Raises Up to $764 Million for Zimbabwe Lithium and Zambia Copper Projects Chinese mining and battery materials company Sinomine Resource Group Co. is seeking to raise up to 5.2 billion yuan ($764 million) through a private placement to support the expansion of its critical minerals projects in Africa and China. According to a stock exchange filing released Tuesday, the funds will be used to finance the company’s lithium sulfate project in Zimbabwe, accelerate development of its Kitumba copper mine in Zambia, support a cesium and rubidium project in… Read More Here

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DRC Pushes Forward With US$2 Billion Manono Lithium Project

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Advances US$2 Billion Manono Lithium Project to Boost Local Processing and Jobs The Democratic Republic of the Congo is accelerating the development of the US$2 billion Manono lithium project in Tanganyika Province as the government pushes to strengthen local mineral processing, infrastructure development, and job creation in the country’s growing battery minerals sector. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba met with officials from MANONO LITHIUM SAS on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for a working session focused on the progress and implementation of the strategic lithium project. During the… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Marks First Lithium Sulphate Export as Huayou Advances Local Processing Push

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Constance

Huayou Ships Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate from Zimbabwe Plant Amid Export Restrictions and Value-Addition Drive HARARE – Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has shipped Africa’s first batch of lithium sulphate from its Zimbabwe-based processing facility, just months after the government tightened restrictions on lithium concentrate exports over concerns about malpractice and revenue leakages. The company’s local subsidiary confirmed the shipment in a statement posted on X late Monday, describing it as a milestone for both Zimbabwe and the continent’s mineral beneficiation efforts. “This inaugural shipment represents the first lithium salt ever produced… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining Advances Strategic Logistics Corridor for Manono Lithium Project

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Constance

Zijin Mining advances DRC–Tanzania lithium corridor as Lake Tanganyika cargo fleet nears completion for Manono project exports China’s Zijin Mining is developing a dedicated logistics corridor to connect its Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Tanganyika Province to export terminals in Tanzania. As part of this strategy, the company is nearing completion of a fleet of cargo vessels designed to operate on Lake Tanganyika, forming a critical link in the regional supply chain and enabling a structured export route for lithium products. Construction of the vessels is… Read More Here