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Mayani Calls for Uniform Mining Tax Regime in DRC

September 14, 2026September 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC’s Fabien Mayani Calls for Single Tax Regime for All Mining Operators Fabien Mayani, Director of the Centre Carter’s extractive industries governance programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has called for a single fiscal regime to apply to all mining operators in the country. Mayani said all mining companies should be subject to the common tax framework established under the DRC’s Mining Code, arguing that a uniform system would promote greater fairness and transparency across the sector. His comments come amid renewed debate over the use of special… Read More Here

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Copper, Cobalt and Other DRC Minerals Gain on International Markets

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mineral Prices Rise as Cobalt, Copper, Zinc, Silver and Germanium Gain Prices for several major mineral products exported by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are rising on international markets this week, according to the latest price schedules issued by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Cobalt, copper, zinc, silver and germanium are among the minerals recording increases, highlighting continued strength across several commodities important to the DRC’s mining industry. The price movements form part of the ministry’s weekly reference prices used for exported mineral products and provide an indication… Read More Here

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MMG Kinsevere Highlights Tailings Management as Mining Expands in DRC

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

MMG Kinsevere Strengthens Tailings Management as DRC Copper and Cobalt Production Expands MMG Kinsevere is highlighting the importance of long-term tailings management as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) expands copper and cobalt production and mining operations become increasingly dependent on critical infrastructure. The company shared its experience in managing tailings storage facilities during the third annual conference of the Congolese Committee on Large Dams (CCGB), held in Kolwezi from August 27 to 29, 2026. The conference brought together experts, mining companies and government representatives to discuss dam safety, risk… Read More Here

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DRC and JCHX Mining Explore New Investment Opportunities

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Seeks New Chinese Mining Investments as Louis Watum Engages JCHX Mining Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba is engaging Chinese mining company JCHX Mining on new investment opportunities in the country as Kinshasa seeks to deepen cooperation with Chinese investors and expand its mining sector. Watum is in China as part of the DRC delegation attending the 28th China Mining Conference and Exhibition in Tianjin, where the government is promoting the country’s mineral potential and opportunities across the mining value chain. During a working visit… Read More Here

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Barrick Strengthens Environmental Monitoring and Local Economic Benefits in DRC

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

Barrick Highlights Environmental Management and $1.1 Billion Economic Contribution from DRC Operations Barrick Mining Corporation is placing environmental monitoring and local economic participation at the centre of its mining activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a focus on managing operational impacts while increasing benefits for host communities. The company monitors a range of environmental indicators across its operations, including water availability and quality, energy consumption, climate-related risks and biodiversity. Its environmental management also covers land affected by mining activities, water generated through drilling operations and waste management.… Read More Here

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DRC’s FEC and ARSP Push for Stronger Dialogue on Subcontracting Rules

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC’s FEC and ARSP Seek Stronger Dialogue to Improve Subcontracting and Local Content Compliance The Federation of Enterprises of the Congo (FEC) and the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) have called for stronger and more structured cooperation to improve the implementation of subcontracting and local-content regulations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The call followed a meeting between representatives of the FEC and the ARSP in Kinshasa, where both sides reviewed their working relationship and discussed ways to improve regulatory compliance while providing greater legal… Read More Here

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Zijin’s Investments in DRC Reach About $6 Billion

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zijin Mining’s Investments in DRC Reach $6 Billion as China Deepens Critical Minerals Presence Chinese mining group Zijin Mining has invested about $6 billion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), highlighting the growing scale of Chinese capital in the country’s mining industry. The figure was disclosed during discussions between Zijin representatives and DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba on the sidelines of the 28th China Mining Conference and Exhibition, held in Tianjin, China, from September 10 to 12, 2026. During the meeting, Zijin presented an update on its activities… Read More Here

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DRC Projects 9.92% Increase in Mining Non-Tax Revenue in 2027

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Targets 9.92% Increase in Mining Non-Tax Revenue to $1.06 Billion in 2027 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is projecting a 9.92% increase in non-tax revenue from the mining sector in 2027, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research in Public Finance and Local Development (Crefdl). Mining-related non-tax revenue is projected at 2.36 trillion Congolese francs ($1.06 billion) in 2027, up from 2.15 trillion francs ($966 million) projected for 2026. The increase reflects the government’s continued reliance on the mining sector as a key source of public… Read More Here

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Shari Minerals Targets September 2027 Gold Production at Mongbwalu

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

Shari Minerals Targets September 2027 Start-Up for Mongbwalu Gold Project in DRC Shari Minerals is advancing the redevelopment of the Mongbwalu gold project in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, with production targeted for September 2027. The project’s progress was presented to Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba on September 4, when a delegation from the state-owned Société Minière de Kilo-Moto (SOKIMO), led by its board chairman François Kakesé Kimaza, submitted the project’s first quarterly implementation report. According to SOKIMO, activities at Mongbwalu began in early June 2026 and are progressing… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Expands Massive Makoko-Kitoko Copper Discovery in DRC

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ivanhoe Mines Expands DRC Copper Discovery by 30% as Western Forelands Resource Potential Grows Ivanhoe Mines has expanded the scale of its major Makoko-Kitoko copper discovery in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with additional drilling increasing the contained copper estimate by 30%. The latest results further strengthen the potential of Ivanhoe’s Western Forelands exploration project, located near the company’s Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in the DRC’s Copperbelt. The company said approximately 64,000 metres of diamond drilling have contributed to the latest update, significantly improving its understanding of the mineralised system.… Read More Here