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DRC Considers Zambian Tailings Water Treatment Technology for Mining Sector 1

DRC Explores Zambian Mining Wastewater Technology to Improve Environmental Protection and Water Recycling Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held talks on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a delegation from Zambian group SACOR to discuss the potential introduction of advanced wastewater treatment technology for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. The delegation, led by Solange Kappongo, presented an innovative solution designed to treat wastewater generated during the ore concentration process, commonly known as tailings management. According to SACOR, the technology uses specialized equipment to separate solid mining residues from… Read More Here

Middle East Conflict Threatens DRC Copper and Cobalt Sector Amid Sulfuric Acid Shortage

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

China’s Sulfuric Acid Export Suspension Threatens DRC Copper Production Amid Global Supply Crunch The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) copper and cobalt sector is facing growing pressure following China’s decision to suspend sulfuric acid exports amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a move that is tightening global supply chains and raising production costs across the mining industry. According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs cited by Jeune Afrique, the DRC could lose up to 125,000 tonnes of copper production in 2026 if logistical disruptions and supply shortages persist. Copper… Read More Here

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ARSP Launches Subcontracting Compliance Campaign in Haut-Katanga to Support Congolese Businesses

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

DRC’s ARSP Expands Subcontracting Compliance Drive to Haut-Katanga to Boost Local SMEs and Job Creation The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has extended its subcontracting compliance campaign to Haut-Katanga Province as part of ongoing efforts to increase business opportunities for Congolese companies and promote local job creation. Led by Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, the ARSP delegation is currently in Haut-Katanga following a similar operation in Lualaba Province. During courtesy meetings with Provincial Assembly President Michel Kabwe and Interim Governor Martin Kazembe, Mr Katemb requested institutional… Read More Here

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DRC Plans New Copper Megaproject in Greater Kasai With Integrated Energy Infrastructure

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

DRC Pushes Greater Kasai Mining Expansion With Major Chinese Copper Project and Energy Infrastructure Plan The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing plans to transform Greater Kasai into a new strategic mining production hub, as part of efforts to diversify the country’s extractive industry beyond its traditional mining regions. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held discussions with officials from China Railway Resources Universal Limited to review a major proposed mining investment in the territories of Miabi and Kabeya-Kamwanga. Large-scale copper… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Posts Q1 Loss After Kamoa-Kakula Tax Hit Despite Strong Copper Expansion Push

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Q1 2026 Loss Amid Kamoa-Kakula Tax Settlement and Expands Copper Growth Strategy Ivanhoe Mines, a Canadian mining company, reported a net loss of $2-million and a total comprehensive loss of $35 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This marks a sharp reversal from the same period in 2025, when the company recorded a profit of $122-million and total comprehensive income of $128 million. The company attributed the decline mainly to its share of losses from the Kamoa Holding joint venture in the Democratic Republic of… Read More Here

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DRC Weighs Stake in $270M Zambia Power Link to Ease Mining Energy Shortages

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance

DRC Considers Equity in Zambia Power Project to Boost Copper Output and Tackle Energy Deficit The Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering taking an equity stake in a $270 million cross-border electricity project with Zambia, as persistent power shortages threaten production in one of the world’s most important copper regions. According to the finance ministry, the proposed investment would give Kinshasa a direct role in developing a 200-kilometre high-voltage transmission line linking Kalumbila in northwestern Zambia to Kolwezi, the heart of Congo’s copper belt. The line is expected to… Read More Here

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DRC Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms with New Projects and World Bank Funding

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance

DRC Secures $250M World Bank Funding, Advances Power Projects to Boost Electricity Supply The Democratic Republic of the Congo is intensifying efforts to transform its energy sector through new infrastructure projects and strategic financing aimed at expanding electricity access and supporting economic growth. Speaking before the ATI-NTIC Commission of the National Assembly, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, highlighted key progress, including the commissioning of the Kakobola hydroelectric power plant and the mobilization of major development funding. A cornerstone of this strategy is the approval of $250… Read More Here

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BGFIBank Engages Industry Leaders at First Mining Summit Tech in Kolwezi

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance

BGFIBank Launches Innovative Financing Solution for DRC Mining Subcontractors at Mining Summit Tech 2026 BGFIBank participated in the first edition of Mining Summit Tech 2026, held on April 30, 2026, at the Congress Village in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province. The summit, focused on mining sovereignty and technological transformation, brought together industry leaders, mining operators, and digital sector stakeholders to explore the role of innovation in the sector. Introducing BGFIMines Flex During the event, BGFIBank RDC introduced BGFIMines Flex, a financing solution designed to address the operational needs of mining subcontractors by… Read More Here

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ARSP Urges Stronger Local Transformation Agenda at Lualaba Mining Tech Summit

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Constance

DRC Launches Mining Tech Summit to Boost Local Value, Innovation, and Digital Mining Economy The Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo hosted the first edition of the Mining Tech Summit, focusing on mining sovereignty and the integration of technology into the extractive sector. The event brought together public and private stakeholders to explore ways to modernize and transform the country’s mining industry. Organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Ministry of SMEs, the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), the Lualaba provincial government, and… Read More Here

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Mixed Commodity Trends in DRC as Global Mining Prices Show Broad Decline

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Mining Export Prices Fall in Early May 2026 as Gold, Copper Drop While Nickel and Germanium Rise Export prices for mining commodities from the Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded an ընդհանուր downward trend on international markets during the period of May 4–9, 2026, reflecting softer global demand across several key resources. Among the hardest-hit commodities, gold posted a notable decline, falling from $155.28 to $151.79 per gram. Copper the country’s primary export also edged lower, decreasing from $13,177.50 to $13,102.50 per ton. Zinc followed a similar trajectory,… Read More Here