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DRC Govt Strengthens Oversight of Mining Fuel Use to Boost Compliance and Revenue 1

DRC Mining Companies Must Comply with New Fuel Regulations as Government Launches Strict Inspections The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has issued a formal reminder to mining companies operating in the southeastern provinces of Haut-Katanga and Lualaba to comply with new regulations governing fuel use in the sector. The reminder, issued in a December 10, 2025 letter signed by Ministers of Hydrocarbons Acacia Bandubola Mbongo and Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, comes after repeated refusals by some mining operators to allow inspections by the Petroleum Product Marking Brigade. These inspections… Read More Here

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IMF Approves $442 Million Support for DRC Amid Economic Recovery

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

IMF Approves $442M Disbursement for DRC Under ECF and RSF Programs to Support Growth and Stability The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second review of the arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This approval unlocks an immediate total disbursement of US$442 million, the IMF announced. Specifically, the completion of the second ECF review allows a disbursement of 190.4 million Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), approximately USD… Read More Here

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DRC Intensifies Mineral Beneficiation to Expand Local Value Addition

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

Mineral Beneficiation in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Strengthening Value Addition and Industrial Growth The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening its mineral beneficiation agenda as part of a broader effort to reposition its mining sector around domestic value addition and industrial development. By prioritizing local processing through Special Economic Zones (SEZs), smelters, and refineries, the country is moving away from a historical reliance on raw mineral exports toward a more integrated and higher-value mining economy. At the core of this strategy is the development of industrial zones designed… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Cadastre Temporarily Suspends New Mining Rights Applications

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

DRC Mining Cadastre (CAMI) Suspends New Mining and Quarry Applications from December 17, 2025 The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has announced the temporary suspension of its window for receiving new applications for mining rights and quarry exploration permits, effective December 17, 2025. The announcement was made through an official statement signed by CAMI’s Director General, Popol Mabolia. According to CAMI, the decision is driven by the launch of a comprehensive land registry clean-up project. This initiative aims to improve the accuracy, reliability, and overall management of data related to mining titles… Read More Here

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US Ambassador Defends Strategic Minerals Partnership Between Washington and Kinshasa

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Constance

US Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn Says DRC–US Minerals Agreement Is a Strategic Partnership, Not a Concession In Kinshasa, US Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Lucy Tamlyn did more than respond to questions—she sought to shape the narrative. Confronted with growing suspicions over a potential sell-off of Congolese mineral resources, the ambassador delivered a firm and unequivocal message on December 15, 2025: the agreement between Washington and Kinshasa is not a concession, but a strategic partnership. Tamlyn highlighted the complexity of the framework, explaining that it is not a single… Read More Here

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DRC Minister of Mines Meets CMOC to Review Production and Expand Investment Plans

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Constance

CMOC Reports 700,000 Tonnes of Copper Output and Plans US$8 Billion Investment Expansion in the DRC The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Louis Watum Kabamba, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, received a delegation from China Molybdenum Company (CMOC), one of the country’s leading mining operators. CMOC is notably active in the DRC through the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) and Kisanfu Mining (KFM) projects. The meeting, held as part of end-of-year courtesy engagements, provided an opportunity for the Chinese mining group to present its annual production… Read More Here

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Rising Global Mineral Prices Bolster DRC’s Mining Export Outlook

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Constance

DRC Mining Exports: Global Price Increases Strengthen Outlook for Strategic Minerals The general price trend for mining products exported by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to remain upward in the current week, according to data released by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Several strategic minerals are recording price increases on international markets, confirming a favorable environment for the Congolese extractive sector. Among the affected products, tantalum concentrate is expected to trade between USD 13,432.86 and USD 13,480.39 per tonne, reflecting a modest but sustained increase. Widely used… Read More Here

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DRC Cobalt Prices Rise Sharply on International Markets as Global Demand Accelerates

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Constance

Cobalt Prices Surge on Global Markets, Strengthening the DRC’s Economic Outlook Cobalt prices are maintaining an upward trajectory on international markets, confirming a trend that has been underway for several weeks. According to data from the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the price of this strategic metal stood at USD 50,958 per tonne during the week of December 15–19, 2025, up from USD 48,472 per tonne the previous week. This increase represents a weekly gain of USD 2,486, reflecting renewed interest in a raw material that… Read More Here

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DRC Harnesses Advanced Technology to Transform Mining, Boost Production and Safety

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 Constance

DRC Adopts Advanced Technologies in Mining to Enhance Production, Safety, and Mineral Exploration The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies to streamline mineral exploration, boost production, and improve worker safety. In December 2025, the country signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the United States, under which American companies will provide technical assistance, funding, and technology to optimize the mining value chain. With an estimated $24 trillion in mineral reserves—90% of which remain undeveloped—technology will be crucial in cementing the DRC’s role as a global… Read More Here

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DRC Cobalt Hydroxide Exports Delayed Amid Complex New Quota System

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 Constance

DRC Cobalt Hydroxide Shipments Stalled as New Export Quota System Drives Global Price Surge The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s largest producer of cobalt—a critical metal for electric vehicle batteries and advanced technologies—is undergoing a major reorganization of its export system. Despite the official lifting of the export suspension in October 2025, no shipments of cobalt hydroxide have yet left the country, according to Tom Matthews, PhD, senior battery materials analyst at CRU, an international commodity analysis firm. In its fourth-quarter market outlook, CRU highlighted several key developments.… Read More Here