Mining in DRC - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

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

Mining in DRC

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

Mining in DRC Regional conflict

M23 Strengthens War Economy Through Mining and Taxation in North and South Kivu

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Constance

One Year After Goma’s Fall, M23’s Resource-Funded War Economy Remains Strong. One year after the fall of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the March 23 Movement (M23) has consolidated a resilient war economy built on control of natural resources and the establishment of a parallel administration across territories under its control, particularly in North and South Kivu. Despite sustained regional and international diplomatic efforts, the group’s financial base remains intact—and in some areas has grown stronger. A Parallel Administration Funded by Widespread Taxation According to Zobel Behalal,… Read More Here

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DRC President Highlights “Green Corridor” Initiative at WEF 2026 in Davos

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Félix Tshisekedi Showcases DRC’s Green Corridor Project at World Economic Forum 2026 The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, participated from Monday, January 19, 2026, in the 56th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. During sessions focused on technological transformation, energy transition, and climate action, President Tshisekedi highlighted the ambitious “Green Corridor” project. The flagship initiative, known as the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor, was central to his presentations. This large-scale project, which combined reforestation, regenerative agriculture, and the development of green infrastructure, was… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News

Buenassa and Gécamines Compete for Control of Chemaf Mining Assets

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Chemaf Sale Highlights Clash Over Mining Sovereignty and Critical Minerals Strategy in the DRC In Katanga, the future of the Chemaf mining company has emerged as one of the most sensitive and closely watched issues in the Congolese mining sector. The contest between Buenassa and state-owned Gécamines reflects two competing visions of mining sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of Congo, against a backdrop of intensifying global competition for critical minerals, particularly copper and cobalt. Buenassa recently announced that it was seeking financial support to acquire a strategic local mining asset… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development

DRC Launches Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Centralise Public Works Services

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

DRC Breaks Ground on Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Boost Public Works Coordination On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa laid the foundation stone for the Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo Infrastructure Centre, a strategic complex designed to centralise all public services involved in infrastructure development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fully funded by the Congolese government, the centre will cover an area of 2,549 m² and is designed to accommodate up to 1,400 civil servants, including senior managers. The complex will feature 27 meeting and multipurpose… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper

Copper and Cobalt Outlook Brightens for the DRC as Supply Risks Shape 2026 Markets

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Constance

Copper Hits Record Highs and Cobalt Surges as DRC Supply Decisions Shape 2026 Price Outlook Amid operational disruptions and policy-driven supply constraints, market specialists expect the balance between global supply and demand to remain the key driver of copper and cobalt price trends in 2026. These developments are being closely monitored by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s leading producers of both metals. Copper prices reached new all-time highs at the start of 2026, extending a strong upward trajectory that began in 2025. While cobalt has… Read More Here