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EGC, EVelution Energy and Trafigura Sign MoU to Secure Congolese Cobalt Supply Chain to the US 1

Trafigura, EGC and EVelution Energy agree cobalt supply deal to boost US battery and defense material supply chain Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC), EVelution Energy, and commodity trader Trafigura have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term supply framework for Congolese cobalt hydroxide exports to the United States. Under the proposed arrangement, and subject to definitive agreements, the partnership is expected to support EVelution Energy in supplying up to around 40% of projected US cobalt demand, according to Trafigura. The cobalt hydroxide would be sourced by EGC… Read More Here

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DRC Inkisi Hydropower Project Targets 250 MW Output as SNEL Plans Grid Expansion and Private Investment

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Constance

SNEL Advances 250 MW Inkisi Hydropower Project as DRC Focuses on Expanding Electricity Supply Capacity The National Electricity Company of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SNEL) has announced plans to relaunch the Inkisi hydropower project, with a projected generation capacity of up to 250 megawatts and an estimated construction timeline of 36 months. The update was presented on May 8, 2026, at the National Assembly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by SNEL Director-General Teddy Lwamba Muba. The presentation outlined a strategy centred on upgrading electricity infrastructure, securing… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Ministry Intensifies Drive for Stronger Anti-Pollution Enforcement in Mining and Industrial Sectors

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Urges Interministerial Commission to Deliver Concrete Anti-Pollution Measures On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, received members of the Interministerial Commission tasked with combating pollution in mining, oil, and industrial zones. The delegation, composed of experts and representatives from several key institutions including the Presidency of the Republic, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministries of Mines, Environment, and Higher and University Education met with the Minister to present a mid-term progress report… Read More Here

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Rome Resources Launches Airborne Survey to Expand Tin Exploration at Bisie North

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Constance

Rome Resources Begins Airborne Geophysical Survey at High-Grade Bisie North Tin Project in DRC Rome Resources has commenced an extensive airborne geophysical survey across the greater Bisie tin district in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where its high-grade Bisie North tin project is located. The survey is part of a wider regional geophysical data acquisition programme being carried out across neighbouring exploration areas within the district, which hosts some of the world’s most significant tin mineralisation. More than 600 kilometres of helicopter-borne geophysical data will be collected for Rome Resources… Read More Here

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Kamoa Copper Expands Green Energy with New 30 MW Solar Deal

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Constance

Kamoa Copper Expands Renewable Energy Strategy with 30 MW Solar PPA and 581 MWh Battery Storage in DRC Kamoa Copper and Green World Energie have signed a second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for an additional 30 MW of renewable energy capacity, marking a major milestone in Phase II of their solar energy development project. The initiative is designed to strengthen the energy supply for the Kamoa-Kakula mining complex while accelerating the site’s decarbonization efforts. The new phase of the project will deploy an advanced hybrid energy solution that combines solar… Read More Here

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Miguel Kashal Presents ARSP Reform Achievements During Lubumbashi Forum

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Constance

ARSP Highlights Three Years of Subcontracting Reforms and SME Growth in Haut-Katanga During a public forum held at the June 30 Building in Lubumbashi, Miguel Kashal, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), presented the results of three years of reforms in the subcontracting sector. The event brought together representatives from the six territories of Haut-Katanga, political and administrative authorities, business leaders, subcontractors, and members of the Katanga community. During his presentation, Miguel Kashal shared detailed performance data covering the 2023, 2024, and 2025… Read More Here

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DRC and U.S. Deepen Strategic Partnership Through Inga III and Lobito Corridor Projects

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Constance

Kinshasa and Washington Strengthen Cooperation on Energy and Infrastructure Development Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with Jeremy Wiggins in Kinshasa on Monday, May 11, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States. The discussions focused on several priority projects considered essential to the DRC’s economic transformation and energy future. Key topics included the Inga III hydroelectric project, development of the Lobito strategic corridor, investment security, and regional industrialization driven by the country’s vast mineral and… Read More Here

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DRC Pushes Forward With US$2 Billion Manono Lithium Project

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Advances US$2 Billion Manono Lithium Project to Boost Local Processing and Jobs The Democratic Republic of the Congo is accelerating the development of the US$2 billion Manono lithium project in Tanganyika Province as the government pushes to strengthen local mineral processing, infrastructure development, and job creation in the country’s growing battery minerals sector. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba met with officials from MANONO LITHIUM SAS on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for a working session focused on the progress and implementation of the strategic lithium project. During the… Read More Here

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DRC Eyes One of World’s Largest Copper Mines Under Chinese-Backed Proposal

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Could Host One of the World’s Biggest Copper Mines as China Expands Critical Minerals Footprint The Democratic Republic of the Congo could soon host one of the world’s largest copper mines under a proposal by a subsidiary of China Railway Group, as global competition for critical minerals intensifies between China and the United States. A unit of the Chinese state-owned company, known as CREC, met with Congolese Mines Minister Louis Watum on Thursday to discuss a major mining project expected to produce between 200,000 and 500,000 metric tonnes… Read More Here

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Louis Watum Mobilises ENA Graduates Around Mining Sector Reforms

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Ministry Engages ENA Graduates on Mining Governance Reforms and Sector Development Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba on Wednesday met with graduates of the National School of Administration (ENA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry of Mines and public administration officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The meeting formed part of a broader strategic reflection on key priorities facing the country’s mining sector, with discussions centered on governance reforms, transparency and traceability in mineral resource management, and measures to combat fraud. Participants also… Read More Here