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Glencore Highlights DRC’s Efforts to Improve Transparency in Critical Minerals Sector 1

Glencore Says DR Congo’s Transparency Efforts Could Boost Responsible Critical Mineral Exports The Democratic Republic of Congo’s efforts to improve governance, transparency and responsible mining practices in the critical minerals sector have been highlighted by Anna Krutikov, Glencore’s head of sustainable development, during the Global Conference of the Mineral Institute. Speaking during a panel discussion on the future of the critical minerals market alongside government representatives and development finance institutions, Krutikov said the DRC has made progress in engaging with international frameworks aimed at improving responsible mineral production. She pointed… Read More Here

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UN Report Highlights Scale of Illicit Gold Trade in DRC’s Ituri Province

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Constance

UN Experts Report Major Gold Smuggling Networks in DR Congo’s Ituri as Uganda Exports Surge A United Nations Group of Experts report on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has highlighted concerns over suspected illicit gold mining and trade in Ituri province, including alleged cross-border flows of gold through Uganda. According to the report, significant quantities of gold produced in Ituri may be leaving the country through unofficial channels before entering regional and international markets. The experts said the scale of reported production at some mining sites differs significantly from… Read More Here

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DRC Mineral Export Prices Decline as Copper, Gold and Tin Weaken

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Mineral Prices Fall as Copper, Gold and Tin Decline; Cobalt and Germanium Edge Higher Most of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s major mineral exports recorded lower prices on international markets during the week of July 6–11, 2026, according to the latest price bulletin from the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Cobalt and germanium were the only minerals to post gains. Copper, the country’s top export, declined from $13,475.85 to $13,258.50 per tonne. Tin also fell sharply, dropping from $54,040.00 to $50,678.75 per tonne, while gold slipped from $136.76 to… Read More Here

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ARSP Completes Digital Transformation of Subcontracting Certificate Issuance Process in the DRC

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Constance

DRC’s ARSP Launches Full Digital System for Subcontracting Certificates, Cutting Processing Time to 72 Hours The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has officially launched the full digitalization of the subcontracting company registration certificate process. Announced in press release No. 001 of June 15, 2026, this reform represents a major milestone in the modernization of public services led by ARSP Director General Juan-Ted Beleshayi Kasanda. Previously, companies were required to wait between three and six months to obtain their registration certificates. These delays were largely caused by… Read More Here

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Glencore Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation in the DRC

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Constance

Glencore Highlights Responsible Mining and Local Development at DRC Mining Week 2026 Glencore has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and local development after sponsoring and actively participating in a major industry event themed “From Local Player to Global Hub for Critical Minerals.” The forum, held during DRC Mining Week, brought together key stakeholders from across the mining value chain for a week of discussions on strategic priorities, investment opportunities, and the future of critical minerals. Present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 2007, Glencore operates two major… Read More Here

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DRC to Reallocate Unused Cobalt Export Quotas to Strategic National Projects

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Constance

DRC Tightens Cobalt Export Controls, Reclaims Unused Quotas to Boost Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced stricter measures to regulate cobalt exports by reclaiming unused export quotas and reallocating them to strategic national initiatives aimed at increasing local value addition and strengthening state oversight of the country’s critical minerals sector. According to a directive issued by the Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substances’ Markets (ARECOMS), all cobalt export quotas allocated for the first half of 2026 that remain unused by June… Read More Here

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DRC Partners with ADEX Platform AG to Modernize Diamond and Gemstone Industry

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Constance

DRC Signs Landmark Diamond Trade Agreement with Switzerland’s ADEX to Boost Transparency and Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken a significant step toward transforming its diamond and colored gemstone industry with the signing of a strategic framework agreement between the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) and Swiss technology company ADEX Platform AG. The agreement, signed on Monday, June 29, 2026, was officiated by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. It formalizes a partnership that was approved during the 91st Ordinary Meeting of the… Read More Here

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DRC Welcomes US Sanctions on Rwandan Entities Over Alleged Illegal Gold Trade

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Constance

DRC Welcomes US Sanctions on Rwandan Gold Refinery Over Alleged Illegal Mineral Trade in Eastern Congo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has welcomed recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Gasabo Gold Refinery in Rwanda, along with several individuals and companies accused of involvement in the illicit trade of gold originating from eastern DRC. The Congolese government spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, said the measures reinforce Kinshasa’s longstanding claims that Rwanda is linked to the illegal exploitation of Congolese mineral resources. He argued that… Read More Here

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DRC Joins Luxembourg Rail Protocol, Opening Door to Major Rail Investment in Africa

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Constance

DRC Accession to Luxembourg Rail Protocol Set to Unlock Rail Investment and Boost African Trade Corridors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s accession to the Luxembourg Rail Protocol is being viewed as a major milestone for Africa’s transport and logistics sector, with the potential to unlock private investment in railway rolling stock and strengthen key regional trade corridors. The Luxembourg Rail Protocol, which entered into force on 8 March 2024, establishes an internationally recognised legal framework that protects the rights of financiers and lessors of railway equipment. By reducing legal… Read More Here

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DRC–Zambia Battery Partnership Faces Crucial Test as Copperbelt Eyes Industrial Transformation

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Constance

DRC and Zambia Push EV Battery Value Chain Plans as Investors Scrutinise Copperbelt Industrial Ambitions As policymakers, executives and investors gathered for the annual DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi, attention once again turned to one of Africa’s most ambitious industrialisation initiatives: the effort by Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to develop an integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain in the Copperbelt region. Four years after Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Hakainde Hichilema signed the cooperation agreement in 2022, stakeholders increasingly assessed whether the initiative had moved from… Read More Here