Mining in DRC - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Rubaya Artisanal Mining Highlights Need for Stronger Governance and Formalisation 1

Rubaya Mining Sector Underscores Importance of Transparency and Responsible Resource Management in Eastern DRC Artisanal mining in Rubaya, located in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has emerged as a significant economic activity, underscoring both the region’s vast mineral potential and the urgent need for stronger governance, transparency, and formalization within the sector. Since changes in territorial control in parts of North Kivu, local mining activities particularly artisanal extraction have continued to support livelihoods for thousands of households. Analysts note that improved oversight and the application of national mining regulations… Read More Here

Deadly Landslide Devastates Kahurizi Mining Site in North Kivu

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

More Than 120 Feared Dead After Landslide Hits Kahurizi Mining Site in DRC’s North Kivu A devastating landslide has struck the Kahurizi mining site in Masisi territory, North Kivu province, plunging the Rubaya area into mourning. The disaster occurred on Thursday, January 28, 2026, at the Kahurizi site, located within the PE4731 mining concession. According to a local civil society source who requested anonymity, the provisional death toll is alarmingly high, with more than 120 people feared dead. The victims reportedly include children, women and numerous small-scale farmers, underscoring the… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Contracts & tenders

DRC Signs Landmark Contract for Nationwide Airborne Geophysical Mapping

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

DRC Awards Airborne Geophysical Survey Contract to Xcalibur to Modernise Mining Sector The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represented by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, has officially signed a contract with Xcalibur Multiphysics Group SL to carry out nationwide airborne geophysical and geological mapping. The strategic initiative represents a major step in the modernisation of the Congolese mining sector. The project will deliver high-resolution geophysical and geological coverage of the national territory through advanced airborne surveys, including magnetic, radiometric and remote-sensing data, supported by detailed geological… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Cadastre Reopens Application Window After Major Data Cleanup

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Cadastre Reopens in February 2026 After Reclaiming Over 31,000 km² of Mining Land The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has announced the reopening of its registration desk for new applications for mining and exploration rights, effective Monday, February 2, 2026. The decision follows the completion of periodic maintenance and cleanup of the national mining cadastre. In its statement, CAMI urged all applicants to strictly comply with the legal and regulatory requirements governing the submission of mining and quarrying applications, stressing that only complete and compliant files will be accepted. The… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Economy Oil & Gas Petroleum Taxes

DRC Oil Tax Reform Delivers Sharp Revenue Gains and Strengthens Public Finances

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

DRC Oil Tax Reform Boosts Petroleum Revenues by Over 1,700%, Easing Pressure on Public Finances The Democratic Republic of Congo’s reform of oil-related tax expenditures is beginning to deliver measurable benefits for public finances, with official data showing petroleum revenues rising by more than 1,700% following the introduction of coordinated fiscal and regulatory measures. The reform was launched against a backdrop of rapidly rising oil tax expenditures, which reached US$1.6 billion in 2022 before easing to US$1.1 billion in 2023. Over the two-year period, these expenditures accounted for nearly 15%… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Economy

DRC Copper and Cobalt Prices Edge Lower as Global Market Pressures Persist

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Copper and Cobalt Prices in DRC Expected to Dip Slightly Amid Global Market Uncertainty Prices of copper and cobalt two of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important mineral exports are expected to record modest declines on international markets during the week of January 26–31, 2026, according to projections from the National Market Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Copper is forecast to trade at about $13,031 per tonne, down from $13,179 the previous week, representing a decline of roughly $148 per tonne. Cobalt prices are expected to remain… Read More Here

Tin Cobalt Copper Mining in DRC

Tin Prices Surge in DRC Exports While Copper and Cobalt Face Slight Declines

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Exports Show Divergent Trends as Tin Surges While Copper and Cobalt Dip The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining export market is showing mixed trends for the week of January 26–31, 2026, with tin prices rising sharply while copper and cobalt experience modest declines. According to projections from the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, tin is expected to reach $52,383 per ton, up $5,703 from $46,680 the previous week. This represents one of the largest recent weekly increases for the strategic metal, driven by… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

DRC Launches High-Level Conference on Mining Transparency and Good Governance

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

DRC Minister of Mines Opens Conference on Mining Transparency to Boost Accountability and Economic Growth H.E. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), officially opened a landmark conference on transparency and good governance in the mining sector on Wednesday. The event, organized by the International Republican Institute (IRI), is scheduled for January 28–29, 2026, and brings together public institutions, private sector representatives, civil society, and technical and financial partners. In his opening remarks, Minister Watum highlighted the DRC’s strategic role in global value chains,… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Cobalt News in Brief

DRC Removes 13,587 Children from Cobalt Mines, Reinforces School Integration

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

DRC Announces Major Milestone: Over 13,500 Children Withdrawn from Cobalt Mines and Enrolled in Schools On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced a major achievement in combating child labor. A total of 13,587 children have been removed from cobalt mines and successfully reintegrated into the school system, according to Richie Lontulungu, Deputy Technical Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH). “The Davos audience welcomed the news that 13,587 children were withdrawn from cobalt mines through the Project to Support the Alternative… Read More Here

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DRC Reopens Mining Rights Applications Following Registry Cleanup

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Constance

Democratic Republic of Congo Reopens Mining and Exploration Rights Applications After Land Reclamation The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reopened applications for mining and exploration rights, the Mining Cadastre Service (CAMI) announced in an official statement. The new application window will take effect on February 2, 2026, following a nearly two-month temporary closure that began on December 15, 2025. The brief suspension was intended to allow CAMI to complete a cleanup of the cadastral registry, ensuring better management and transparency of mining titles. “The Mining Cadastre informs the public… Read More Here