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DRC Shares Strategic Mineral Assets with US to Attract Major Investment 1

DRC Shares State-Owned Mineral Assets with US to Boost Investment in Cobalt, Copper, Lithium The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has submitted a shortlist of state-owned mining assets to the United States, including manganese, copper-cobalt, gold, and lithium projects, in a move aimed at attracting American investment. This initiative represents the most concrete step to date by the US in its strategy to secure access to critical Congolese minerals, a key component of global supply chains for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced technologies. The list follows a pact between… Read More Here

Global Investment in the Lobito Corridor Surpasses $6 Billion

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Constance

Lobito Corridor Attracts Over $6 Billion as Global Investors Back Africa’s Critical Minerals Route International investor momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to strengthen, with global financial commitments to the strategic regional infrastructure project now exceeding USD 6 billion. Linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia to international markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito, the corridor is increasingly regarded as a cornerstone of Africa’s critical minerals supply chains and regional industrial integration. In December 2025, project stakeholders finalized a USD 535 million financing package to advance implementation.… Read More Here

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CMOC Targets Double-Digit Copper Growth as Prices Boost Profits

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

CMOC Plans Up to 11% Copper Output Growth in 2026 as Record Prices Lift Earnings Major Chinese mining company CMOC Group is targeting double-digit copper production growth in 2026, buoyed by a strong rally in copper prices that significantly lifted profits, while maintaining its cobalt production guidance following record output last year. In a filing to the stock exchange on Thursday, the Henan-based miner said copper production is expected to reach between 760,000 tonnes and 820,000 tonnes in 2026, representing an increase of up to 11 per cent compared with… Read More Here

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DRC Reaffirms Strategic Role in Global Energy Transition at Future Minerals Forum

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Calls for Saudi–DRC Investment Corridor at Future Minerals Forum During the DRC Country Showcase, held on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, His Excellency Mr Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirmed the country’s determination to position itself as a strategic partner in the global energy transition. Addressing delegates, H.E. Minister Kabamba emphasised that the DRC is no longer focused solely on exporting critical raw minerals, but is actively pursuing local beneficiation, refining, and… Read More Here

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Rome Resources Advances Post-MRE Drilling at Bisie North Project in DRC

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 Constance

Rome Resources Continues Drilling at Bisie North as Tin and Copper Mineralisation Extends at Depth AIM-listed Rome Resources has reported that two drill rigs are currently operating at its Bisie North Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the company advances its post-maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) drilling programme. One rig is operating at the Mont Agoma prospect, while the second is active at the Kalayi prospect, in line with the drilling programme announced on 23 December 2025. The company’s maiden MRE confirmed that both prospects form part… Read More Here

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DRC Opens Strategic Mineral Projects to U.S. Investment Amid Global Supply Chain Realignment

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

DRC to Present Strategic Mineral Projects to U.S. as Washington Seeks to Diversify Critical Mineral Supply Chains The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing to submit a list of strategic mineral projects open to United States investment, as Washington intensifies efforts to reduce its reliance on China-dominated critical mineral supply chains. Minister of Mines Louis Watum confirmed that the list would be delivered to U.S. authorities this week and would serve as the basis for formal commercial discussions. He emphasized that the initiative is grounded in standard investment principles… Read More Here

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Zambia Urges Enhanced Security for Truck Drivers Following Attacks in DRC

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

Zambia Calls for Urgent Action on Safety of Truck Drivers Facing Threats Along DRC Transport Routes The Government of the Republic of Zambia has expressed deep concern over rising security threats faced by Zambian truck drivers operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing reports of harassment, intimidation, and violent attacks along key transport corridors. In a government communiqué issued by Minister of Defence Hon. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, MP, authorities reaffirmed that the safety, dignity, and welfare of Zambian citizens engaged in cross-border trade remain a national priority and… Read More Here

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International Seminar in Kinshasa Strengthens Dialogue on Artisanal Mineral Supply Chains in Africa

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

Kinshasa Hosts International Seminar on Artisanal Mineral Supply Chains in Great Lakes and Sahel Regions At the conclusion of an international seminar held from January 12 to 13 in Kinshasa, stakeholders involved in artisanal mineral supply chains across the Great Lakes and Sahel regions of Africa shared experiences, challenges, and proposed solutions to improve practices in this critical sector. “After two days of productive discussions, we are confident that the exchanges will enrich our daily work. Each of us can now incorporate insights gained here into our respective roles,” said… Read More Here

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DRC Reaffirms Strategic Mining Vision at the 5th Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba Highlights Mining Reforms and Global Supply Chain Strategy at Future Minerals Forum 2026 His Excellency Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), took part on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Riyadh, in the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), a major global platform for strategic dialogue dedicated to shaping the future of the mining sector. The opening ceremony was chaired by His Excellency Bandar Al-Khorayef, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and… Read More Here

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DRC’s Gécamines Buys 100,000 Tonnes of Copper from Tenke Fungurume

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Gécamines Launches Copper Trading Operations with Landmark Purchase from Tenke Fungurume Congo’s state-owned mining company, Gécamines, announced on Monday that it has exercised its contractual right to purchase 100,000 tonnes of copper from the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) operation, majority-owned by China’s CMOC. The transaction represents 20 per cent of TFM’s annual copper output, in line with Gécamines’ equity stake in the mine. According to Gécamines, deliveries will be spread throughout the year, with the copper volumes destined for export to the United States market. The company said the sales… Read More Here