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Godard Motemona Appointed Director General of Congo’s Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) 1

DRC Appoints Godard Motemona as New Director General of FOMIN to Oversee Mining Wealth for Future Generations Godard Motemona has been appointed Director General of the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN), replacing Faustin Biringanine, according to a presidential order read on national television on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He assumes leadership of the strategic public institution responsible for safeguarding a portion of mining revenues to ensure long-term benefits for future generations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prior to this appointment, Motemona served as Vice Minister of Mines in… Read More Here

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Tenke Fungurume Mine Moves to Restore Operations After Brief Strike Disruption in DRC

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC’s Tenke Fungurume Mine Ends Strike, CMOC Warns of Dismissals and Offers Bonuses to Non-Striking Workers The Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest copper mine, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), has warned it will dismiss employees who refuse to end strike action that briefly disrupted production this week, while offering financial incentives to workers who did not participate. The strike began on June 1 at the vast operation, which is operated by China’s CMOC Group Ltd. TFM is one of the world’s largest copper-producing sites, with output reaching approximately 519,000 tons in… Read More Here

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Lualaba Mining Cooperatives Vote in Kolwezi to Strengthen Governance of Artisanal Mining Sector

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kolwezi: Mining Cooperatives Elect Representatives to New Artisanal Mining Governance Bodies Mining cooperatives in Lualaba province are heading to the polls this Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Kolwezi to elect their representatives to two newly established bodies under the Ministry of Mines. The announcement was made by the Service for Assistance and Support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE). In an official statement, SAEMAPE/Lualaba Provincial Director Georges Nyembo Kitungwa invited all cooperatives to participate in the vote, which is aimed at strengthening their role in the governance of the artisanal… Read More Here

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DRC Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Activities Near Maiko National Park Amid Environmental Concerns

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Suspends Mining Operations Near Maiko National Park Over Alleged Environmental and Legal Violations The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified its crackdown on mining operations deemed irregular in environmentally sensitive areas. In a statement issued on June 2, 2026, the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, ordered the immediate and precautionary suspension of activities carried out by two companies holding exploration permits near Maiko National Park. The decision concerns exploration permits No. 16591 and No. 16594, granted respectively to Stone Mining SARLU and Xin Hong Kuan… Read More Here

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Miguel Kashal Bids Farewell to ARSP, Reaffirms Loyalty to President Tshisekedi

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

Miguel Kashal Thanks President Tshisekedi After Three Years at ARSP as Ted Beleshayi Takes Over Leadership After three years at the helm of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb has expressed his gratitude to President Félix Tshisekedi for the confidence and support extended to him throughout his tenure. In a message posted on his X account, the outgoing Director General praised the leadership of the Head of State and reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the President. He also reiterated his commitment to continue… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Week 2026 Set to Drive Investment, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships in Lubumbashi

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Mining Week 2026: A Key Platform for Investment and Growth in Africa’s Mining Sector The countdown has begun for DRC Mining Week 2026, one of Africa’s premier mining events, scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province. The three-day forum will bring together policymakers, investors, mining companies, technology providers, financial institutions, and industry experts to discuss the key challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Activities will commence on June 16 with a pre-conference… Read More Here

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Tin Prices Surge as DRC Mineral Export Forecasts Signal Mixed Market Performance

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Tin Prices Expected to Jump Above $53,000 per Tonne as Copper, Gold and Nickel Continue to Decline Tin is projected to record one of the strongest gains among the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key mineral exports during the week of June 1–6, 2026, according to the latest mineral export price forecasts released by the Congolese government. The official price list indicates that tin is expected to rise to USD 53,440 per tonne, up from USD 50,223 per tonne the previous week. The increase of USD 3,217 per tonne… Read More Here

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Copper Prices Slip Again as Mixed Performance Hits Key DRC Mineral Exports

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Copper, cobalt, and gold prices show mixed trends as DRC export basket weakens amid global metals market correction Copper, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important export commodity, is expected to extend its downward trend on international markets during the week of June 1–6, 2026, according to the latest official price bulletin for exported mineral products. The benchmark copper price is set at $13,524 per tonne, down from $13,558 the previous week a decrease of $34. Although relatively modest, this marks a second consecutive weekly decline and reinforces a broader… Read More Here

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DRC Moves to Classify Lithium as Strategic Mineral Ahead of Manono Production Boom

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

DR Congo designates lithium as strategic mineral, raising royalties as Manono mine and global demand reshape critical metals strategy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening its position in the global critical minerals economy by moving to classify lithium as a strategic mineral, in a decision that comes just ahead of the expected launch of large-scale production at the Manono lithium project. Already a dominant global supplier of copper and cobalt, the country is now positioning itself to play a central role in the lithium supply chain an essential… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Kipushi Mine Achieves Record Monthly Zinc Production in May

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Record Zinc Output at Kipushi Mine as Production Tracks Midpoint of 2026 Guidance TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines has reported a record month of zinc production at its Kipushi Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the operation’s strong performance as it ramps up production. The mine produced 25,677 tonnes of zinc in concentrate during May, surpassing the previous monthly record of 22,968 tonnes set in January by 12%. The achievement reflects continued operational improvements and strong plant performance at one of the world’s highest-grade zinc mines. During… Read More Here