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DRC Mining Cadastre Reopens Application Window After Major Data Cleanup 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mining Cadastre Reopens Application Window After Major Data Cleanup

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DRC Mining Cadastre Reopens in February 2026 After Reclaiming Over 31,000 km² of Mining Land The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has announced the reopening of its registration desk for new applications for mining and exploration rights, effective Monday, February 2, 2026. The decision follows the completion of periodic maintenance and cleanup of the national mining cadastre. In its statement, CAMI urged all applicants to strictly comply with the legal and regulatory requirements governing the submission of mining and quarrying applications, stressing that only complete and compliant files will be accepted. The… Read More Here
OIl Mining in DRC Economy Oil & Gas Petroleum Taxes 

DRC Oil Tax Reform Delivers Sharp Revenue Gains and Strengthens Public Finances

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DRC Oil Tax Reform Boosts Petroleum Revenues by Over 1,700%, Easing Pressure on Public Finances The Democratic Republic of Congo’s reform of oil-related tax expenditures is beginning to deliver measurable benefits for public finances, with official data showing petroleum revenues rising by more than 1,700% following the introduction of coordinated fiscal and regulatory measures. The reform was launched against a backdrop of rapidly rising oil tax expenditures, which reached US$1.6 billion in 2022 before easing to US$1.1 billion in 2023. Over the two-year period, these expenditures accounted for nearly 15%… Read More Here
DRC Copper and Cobalt Prices Edge Lower as Global Market Pressures Persist 2 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Economy 

DRC Copper and Cobalt Prices Edge Lower as Global Market Pressures Persist

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Copper and Cobalt Prices in DRC Expected to Dip Slightly Amid Global Market Uncertainty Prices of copper and cobalt two of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important mineral exports are expected to record modest declines on international markets during the week of January 26–31, 2026, according to projections from the National Market Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Copper is forecast to trade at about $13,031 per tonne, down from $13,179 the previous week, representing a decline of roughly $148 per tonne. Cobalt prices are expected to remain… Read More Here
Tin Prices Surge in DRC Exports While Copper and Cobalt Face Slight Declines 3 Tin Cobalt Copper Mining in DRC 

Tin Prices Surge in DRC Exports While Copper and Cobalt Face Slight Declines

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DRC Mining Exports Show Divergent Trends as Tin Surges While Copper and Cobalt Dip The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining export market is showing mixed trends for the week of January 26–31, 2026, with tin prices rising sharply while copper and cobalt experience modest declines. According to projections from the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, tin is expected to reach $52,383 per ton, up $5,703 from $46,680 the previous week. This represents one of the largest recent weekly increases for the strategic metal, driven by… Read More Here
DRC Launches High-Level Conference on Mining Transparency and Good Governance 4 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Launches High-Level Conference on Mining Transparency and Good Governance

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DRC Minister of Mines Opens Conference on Mining Transparency to Boost Accountability and Economic Growth H.E. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), officially opened a landmark conference on transparency and good governance in the mining sector on Wednesday. The event, organized by the International Republican Institute (IRI), is scheduled for January 28–29, 2026, and brings together public institutions, private sector representatives, civil society, and technical and financial partners. In his opening remarks, Minister Watum highlighted the DRC’s strategic role in global value chains,… Read More Here
DRC Removes 13,587 Children from Cobalt Mines, Reinforces School Integration 5 Mining in DRC Cobalt News in Brief 

DRC Removes 13,587 Children from Cobalt Mines, Reinforces School Integration

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DRC Announces Major Milestone: Over 13,500 Children Withdrawn from Cobalt Mines and Enrolled in Schools On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced a major achievement in combating child labor. A total of 13,587 children have been removed from cobalt mines and successfully reintegrated into the school system, according to Richie Lontulungu, Deputy Technical Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH). “The Davos audience welcomed the news that 13,587 children were withdrawn from cobalt mines through the Project to Support the Alternative… Read More Here
DRC Reopens Mining Rights Applications Following Registry Cleanup 6 Mining in DRC 

DRC Reopens Mining Rights Applications Following Registry Cleanup

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Democratic Republic of Congo Reopens Mining and Exploration Rights Applications After Land Reclamation The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reopened applications for mining and exploration rights, the Mining Cadastre Service (CAMI) announced in an official statement. The new application window will take effect on February 2, 2026, following a nearly two-month temporary closure that began on December 15, 2025. The brief suspension was intended to allow CAMI to complete a cleanup of the cadastral registry, ensuring better management and transparency of mining titles. “The Mining Cadastre informs the public… Read More Here
M23 Strengthens War Economy Through Mining and Taxation in North and South Kivu 7 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

M23 Strengthens War Economy Through Mining and Taxation in North and South Kivu

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One Year After Goma’s Fall, M23’s Resource-Funded War Economy Remains Strong. One year after the fall of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the March 23 Movement (M23) has consolidated a resilient war economy built on control of natural resources and the establishment of a parallel administration across territories under its control, particularly in North and South Kivu. Despite sustained regional and international diplomatic efforts, the group’s financial base remains intact—and in some areas has grown stronger. A Parallel Administration Funded by Widespread Taxation According to Zobel Behalal,… Read More Here
DRC President Highlights “Green Corridor” Initiative at WEF 2026 in Davos 8 Mining in DRC 

DRC President Highlights “Green Corridor” Initiative at WEF 2026 in Davos

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Félix Tshisekedi Showcases DRC’s Green Corridor Project at World Economic Forum 2026 The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, participated from Monday, January 19, 2026, in the 56th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. During sessions focused on technological transformation, energy transition, and climate action, President Tshisekedi highlighted the ambitious “Green Corridor” project. The flagship initiative, known as the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor, was central to his presentations. This large-scale project, which combined reforestation, regenerative agriculture, and the development of green infrastructure, was… Read More Here
Buenassa and Gécamines Compete for Control of Chemaf Mining Assets 9 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Buenassa and Gécamines Compete for Control of Chemaf Mining Assets

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Chemaf Sale Highlights Clash Over Mining Sovereignty and Critical Minerals Strategy in the DRC In Katanga, the future of the Chemaf mining company has emerged as one of the most sensitive and closely watched issues in the Congolese mining sector. The contest between Buenassa and state-owned Gécamines reflects two competing visions of mining sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of Congo, against a backdrop of intensifying global competition for critical minerals, particularly copper and cobalt. Buenassa recently announced that it was seeking financial support to acquire a strategic local mining asset… Read More Here

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