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Macron Welcomes DRC–Rwanda Peace Agreement Signed in Washington 1 Mining in DRC Governance 

Macron Welcomes DRC–Rwanda Peace Agreement Signed in Washington

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French President Macron Commends New DRC–Rwanda Peace Agreement and Urges Lasting Commitment French President Emmanuel Macron reacted publicly to the peace agreement signed in Washington on December 4, 2025, between the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame. The accord was concluded with the support of international partners and under the auspices of the United States. In a message posted on his official account, the French Head of State welcomed “a step forward made possible by the commitment of the parties,” while… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi and IMF Chief Discuss Reforms and Economic Stability in Washington 2 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

President Tshisekedi and IMF Chief Discuss Reforms and Economic Stability in Washington

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IMF Hails Reform Commitments After Meeting With President Tshisekedi in Washington During a working visit to the United States, President Félix Tshisekedi met on Thursday, December 4, 2025, with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The talks, described as a “fruitful exchange,” focused on the progress of the current economic program and the structural challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the head of the IMF, President Tshisekedi reaffirmed his determination to strengthen macroeconomic resilience, despite a difficult international environment and internal pressures linked to… Read More Here
ARSP Director Praises Diplomacy Behind New DRC–Rwanda Agreement 3 Mining in DRC Governance 

ARSP Director Praises Diplomacy Behind New DRC–Rwanda Agreement

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DRC–Rwanda Peace and Economic Agreement Welcomed by ARSP Director Miguel Kashal Miguel Kashal, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), followed from his office the ceremony marking the ratification of the recent peace and economic agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. On this occasion, he commended what he described as the active diplomacy of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, which, according to him, helped pave the way for a new phase of dialogue between Kinshasa and Kigali after decades of conflict in eastern… Read More Here
DRC Showcases Strategic Move Behind Manono Lithium Agreement in Washington 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

DRC Showcases Strategic Move Behind Manono Lithium Agreement in Washington

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How the DRC Secured the Manono Lithium Deal: Governor Wameso Details Strategy in Washington In Washington, Governor André Wameso presented the strategy that enabled the Democratic Republic of Congo to secure control over the development of lithium in Manono, one of the country’s most promising mineral reserves. According to Wameso, the U.S.-based company KoBold Metals played a decisive role during the due-diligence phase requested by the U.S. government before approving any strategic cooperation with the DRC. He explained that the country had been engaged in an arbitration dispute with AVZ.… Read More Here
A New Chapter for the Great Lakes? Tshisekedi and Kagame Sign Washington Peace Accord 5 Mining in DRC Governance Regional conflict 

A New Chapter for the Great Lakes? Tshisekedi and Kagame Sign Washington Peace Accord

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Tshisekedi and Kagame Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Agreement in Washington to Ease DRC–Rwanda Tensions, Under the mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump, Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame signed a peace agreement in Washington on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The accord is presented as an important step toward normalizing relations between the two neighboring countries after years of regional tension. Although orchestrated by the White House, the agreement primarily seeks to establish a new framework for cooperation in the Great Lakes region. It outlines… Read More Here
Kamoa-Kakula Smelter Launched After Traditional Ceremony Marks Start of Operations 6 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Kamoa-Kakula Smelter Launched After Traditional Ceremony Marks Start of Operations

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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter Begins Operations After Inaugural Heating Ceremony in DRC The Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter, promoted as the largest and most environmentally advanced on the African continent, officially began heating on November 21, 2025. Ivanhoe Mines, the operator of the copper complex in Lualaba province, confirmed that the first feed of concentrate was expected before the end of the year. The launch was marked by a traditional ceremony led by Chief Musokantanda Sabuni Kafweku, symbolizing the connection between ancestral customs and the industrial ambition of the project. A flame from… Read More Here
DRC Mineral Markets See Mixed Movements as Copper Continues Upward Trend 7 Mining in DRC Copper 

DRC Mineral Markets See Mixed Movements as Copper Continues Upward Trend

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Copper Prices Rise as Other Key DRC Minerals Show Mixed Performance in Early December 2025 International markets displayed contrasting trends for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) major mineral exports during the week of December 1–6, 2025. According to projections from the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, copper continued its recent momentum with a notable increase, while several other minerals fluctuated between stability and decline. Copper is expected to reach $10,823.83 per tonne, up from $10,769.55 the previous week. Although modest, this rise reinforces an ongoing… Read More Here
DRC Defends Cobalt Export Suspension as Strategic Move to Stabilize Global Prices 8 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Defends Cobalt Export Suspension as Strategic Move to Stabilize Global Prices

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DRC Says Cobalt Export Ban Prevented Market Crash as Prices Surge from $21,000 to $50,000 per Ton The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reaffirmed the rationale behind the temporary suspension of cobalt exports, a measure implemented by the Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS). Despite criticism from some stakeholders, the government maintains that the decision was necessary to protect the country’s strategic mineral and prevent a collapse in global prices. As the world’s leading holder of cobalt reserves, the DRC argued it had both the… Read More Here
DRC Reaffirms Open-Door Investment Policy as Global Powers Deepen Interest in Mining Sector 9 Mining in DRC Copper 

DRC Reaffirms Open-Door Investment Policy as Global Powers Deepen Interest in Mining Sector

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DRC Opens Mining Sector to All Partners as China Drives Copper Growth and U.S. Expands Strategic Engagement The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains open to cooperation with all global powers in the mining sector, according to Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, who reaffirmed the country’s commitment to multilateral partnerships while acknowledging the significant role China has played in developing Congo’s mining industry. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, 27 November 2025, Minister Kabamba stressed that the DRC does not align exclusively with any geopolitical bloc. Instead, the… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Highlights Investment Opportunities and Challenges in the Sector 10 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Highlights Investment Opportunities and Challenges in the Sector

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Defends Investment Climate Amid Criticism, Highlights $45 Billion in Mining Investments While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) possesses some of the world’s richest soil and mineral resources, its mining sector has long faced criticisms over governance, transparency in revenue management, contract publication, and revenue distribution. Some observers have even labeled the sector a “Wild West” due to perceived lawlessness and weak oversight. However, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba offers a contrasting perspective, emphasizing that the DRC has successfully attracted significant investment and… Read More Here

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