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DRC 3T Mineral Exports Approach $676 Million in 2025 Despite Security Challenges in Eastern Regions 1

DRC Exports Cassiterite, Coltan, and Wolframite Worth $676 Million in 2025 as Kivu Remains Key Production Hub In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), exports of tin-bearing minerals cassiterite, coltan, and wolframite collectively known as 3T minerals (Tin, Tantalum, and Tungsten), generated an estimated $676.37 million in revenue in 2025. The figures were released by the Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning, a specialized body under the Ministry of Mines responsible for monitoring mineral production and exports. According to the data, cassiterite accounted for the overwhelming majority of export… Read More Here

DRC Diamond Exports Reach $67 Million in 2025, Driven Largely by Artisanal Mining

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 Constance

DRC Exports Over 9 Million Carats of Diamonds in 2025 as Artisanal Sector Dominates Production The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) exported diamonds worth an estimated $67.18 million in 2025, according to consolidated provisional data released by the Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning (CTCPM). In total, diamond exports reached 9,081,140.19 carats during the year, reflecting the continued importance of the diamond sector in the country’s mineral economy. The data highlights the dominant role of artisanal mining in the export structure. The artisanal sector accounted for 7,929,274.61 carats, generating… Read More Here

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Tshisekedi and Qatar’s Emir Strengthen Diplomatic and Economic Ties Amid Regional Tensions

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 Constance

DRC and Qatar Deepen Strategic Partnership as Leaders Discuss Middle East Security and $21 Billion Investment Prospects In Doha, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, held talks with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, against the backdrop of a tense international security climate. The meeting provided an opportunity to review several sensitive geopolitical issues, with particular focus on the evolving situation in the Middle East. Recent military actions involving Iran and affecting Qatar and other states in… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Minister Launches Administrative Reform Drive with Field Visits to Key Mining Institutions

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 Constance

Louis Watum Kabamba Intensifies Mining Sector Reforms with Performance Audit of CTCPM and Mining Cadastre The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, is accelerating the pace of reforms in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Positioning himself as a hands-on reform leader, the minister launched a series of field visits on Thursday, April 2, 2026, targeting the core administrative and technical institutions of the sector. The objective is clear: identify operational weaknesses, engage directly with staff, and strengthen the performance of the mining administration. The first institutions visited were… Read More Here

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ARSP Introduces 60-Day Compliance Period to Enforce Local Participation in Mineral Transport

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 Constance

DRC Moves to Enforce 50% Local Transport Rule in Mining Industry with 60-Day Compliance Deadline In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has announced the imminent implementation of a 60-day moratorium for companies operating in the mining sector. The measure aims to ensure compliance with existing regulations requiring the inclusion of Congolese transport companies in the transportation of mineral resources. A decree issued by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Transport stipulates that at least 50% of contracts for… Read More Here

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Transport Infrastructure Takes Center Stage at DRC–Angola Economic Forum

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 Constance

Lobito Corridor Project Seen as Key to Regional Integration and Trade Growth in Southern Africa At the third Economic Forum between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola, transport and communication infrastructure emerged as a central lever for accelerating regional integration and reducing the outward orientation of national economies. Gathered around the theme “Sub-regional Infrastructure Development Strategy: How to Strengthen Integration and Minimize External Dependence,” experts, policymakers, and private sector stakeholders reached a shared conclusion: without efficient and interconnected transport networks, Southern Africa will struggle to unlock its full… Read More Here

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Glencore Bets on DRC Operations to Drive Copper and Cobalt Growth Strategy

March 31, 2026April 6, 2026 Constance

Glencore Expands Focus on DRC Copper and Cobalt Assets as It Targets 1 Million Tonnes of Copper Output by 2028 Glencore is intensifying its investment focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of a long-term strategy to become one of the world’s leading copper producers without relying on large-scale mergers. The company recently ended merger discussions with Rio Tinto that could have created the world’s largest mining group. Instead, Glencore has opted to strengthen its balance sheet and sharpen its portfolio around high-demand transition metals, particularly… Read More Here

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DRC Enforces Export Quota Deadlines to Stabilise Cobalt Supply

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Mining Regulator Orders Miners to Use 2025 Cobalt Export Quotas by April 30 or Forfeit Volumes The mining regulator of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has directed mining companies to utilise all outstanding fourth-quarter 2025 export quotas by April 30, warning that any unused volumes after that deadline will be forfeited and transferred to a strategic reserve. The regulator, Autorité de Régulation et de Contrôle des Marchés des Substances Stratégiques (ARECOMS), also confirmed that quotas allocated for the first quarter of 2026 can be shipped until June… Read More Here

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DRC and Canada Strengthen Trade and Investment Partnership

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 Constance

DRC–Canada Trade Relations Deepen as Ministers Discuss Investment, Digital Border Systems, Agriculture, and Renewable Energy Cooperation The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Canada have reached a new milestone in strengthening their economic and trade cooperation, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral relations. This development was highlighted during a meeting between the Congolese Minister of Foreign Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya, and his Canadian counterpart on the sidelines of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Discussions focused on several strategic areas aimed at expanding bilateral trade and fostering… Read More Here

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DRC, Zambia, and Tanzania Move to Modernize Southern Central Corridor

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 Constance

DRC, Zambia, and Tanzania Launch Initiative to Secure and Upgrade Southern Central Corridor The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Tanzania are collaborating to secure and modernize the southern section of the Central Corridor, a strategic trade route linking the port of Dar es Salaam to key commercial and mining hubs in the region. Local media reports indicate that representatives from the three countries met on March 24, 2026, in Lubumbashi to review and approve feasibility studies aimed at improving the flow of goods and enhancing security along the… Read More Here