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Tshisekedi Orders Strict Cobalt Export Ban to Protect DRC’s Resources

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

Tshisekedi Enforces Cobalt Export Suspension to Strengthen DRC’s Control Over Strategic Minerals During the 61st meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday, October 3, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi reaffirmed the need for strict enforcement of the temporary suspension on cobalt exports and compliance with new regulatory measures introduced by the Ministry of Mines and the Authority for the Regulation and Control of the Market for Strategic Mineral Substances (Arecoms). The President emphasized that these measures aim to clean up the supply chain and restore national sovereignty over the Democratic… Read More Here

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Tantalum Mining Dispute in Eastern DRC Jeopardizes U.S. Efforts to Secure Critical Minerals

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

Legal Dispute in DR Congo Threatens U.S. Critical Minerals Strategy In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a fierce dispute between the state-owned mining company SAKIMA and a local cooperative under U.S. sanctions is stalling the development of a major tantalum deposit — a metal essential for advanced technologies such as smartphones, semiconductors, and electric vehicles. This conflict poses a significant challenge to the United States’ strategy to secure critical mineral supply chains and reduce dependence on China. A Legal Tug of War According to Bloomberg News, the state-owned… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Minister Calls for African Mineral Revolution at Africa Mining Week

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 Constance

DRC Mines Minister Urges Africa to Drive Mineral Beneficiation and Value Chains at Africa Mining Week 2025 The era of “feel-good” international meetings is over, declared Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba, as he delivered a keynote address at the opening of Africa Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town. His message was clear: “It’s time for results.” Africa’s Resource Power “Africa is rising,” Kabamba stated. “We must, as a region, take control of our resources.” He described this as part of the broader African Revolution, emphasising… Read More Here

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Congo’s Mining Fund Faces Scrutiny Over Mismanagement of Royalties

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 Constance

Report Alleges Misuse of $461 Million in DRC Mining Fund for Future Generations The Mining Fund for Future Generations (Fomin), a Congolese public institution with financial and administrative autonomy, collects an average of US$6–7 million per month in royalties from mining operators, according to its Director General, Faustin Biringanine. Biringanine made the disclosure on September 29, 2025, in response to a report by the NGO African Observatory of Natural Resources (Afrewatch), which accused Fomin of serious mismanagement of public funds. Revenue and Allocation Biringanine clarified that around 20% of monthly… Read More Here

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DRC Central Bank Governor Highlights Digital Innovation and Economic Growth at Europe-Africa Investment Forum

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

DRC Positioned as Africa’s Next Tech and Economic Powerhouse — Central Bank Governor Wameso Outlines Vision Last Friday, September 26, in Brussels, André Wameso, Governor of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), took part in the Europe-Africa Investment Forum, where he reviewed the state of the Congolese economy and positioned the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a strategic hub for technological innovation and sustainable development in Africa. In his speech, Governor Wameso emphasized the DRC’s demographic potential. With a population exceeding 100 million, of which 70% are under the… Read More Here

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DRC President Champions Digital Transformation at UN General Assembly

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

DRC Unveils Digital Vision for 2030: Félix Tshisekedi Calls for Global Support to Transform Congo into Africa’s Tech Hub At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Félix Tshisekedi placed digital technology at the center of his vision for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Chairing the DRC Digital National 2030 side event, President Tshisekedi described digital transformation as “the key to unlocking the DRC’s potential, creating millions of jobs, and ensuring shared prosperity.” His stated goal is to make the DRC “a technology… Read More Here

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DRC Targets Gold Market Expansion Amid Record Prices and New Investment Plans

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

Democratic Republic of Congo Seeks to Expand Gold Mining as Prices Surge Above $3,700/oz Known primarily for its vast copper and cobalt reserves, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now seeking to strengthen its position in the global gold market. Currently dominated by the Kibali mine, which accounts for nearly 90% of the country’s gold production, Kinshasa is exploring the possibility of opening new industrial gold mines. This announcement was made by Mines Minister Louis Watum in an interview with Bloomberg on September 25, 2025. The timing coincides with… Read More Here

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University of Kolwezi Launches Geological and Geochemical Mapping Training under FEF Project

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

University of Kolwezi Hosts Landmark Geological Mapping Training to Boost DRC’s Geoscientific Capacity The University of Kolwezi (UNIKOL) officially launched the Geological and Geochemical Mapping Training on Monday, September 29, 2025, under the FEF Project — a strategic initiative aimed at developing the National Geoscientific Data Bank for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This programme is the result of a collaborative partnership between the Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM), the French National Geological Survey, and the National Geological Survey of Congo (SNG-C). Strategic Scientific Cooperation Funded by… Read More Here

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Kasai Province Partners with Mining Cadastre to Increase Diamond Surface Tax Collection

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 Constance

Kasai Province Strengthens Partnership to Boost Diamond Surface Tax Revenues Kasai Province is intensifying its efforts to boost surface tax collection from its diamond mining concessions. On September 12, 2025, the provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cadastre Minier (CAMI), the agency responsible for managing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining domain, to enhance mining revenue collection. The agreement provides technical support and staff training to strengthen tax collection systems, share cadastral databases, and build capacity within the provincial administration. This initiative is part of a broader… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Minister Calls on US Investors to Support Local Processing of Critical Minerals

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Constance

DRC Showcases Critical Minerals at USAfrica Business Week in New York The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took center stage at the 8th edition of USAfrica Business Week, where Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba participated in a high-level roundtable on trade and critical minerals between the United States and Africa. The forum brought together policymakers, business leaders, and industry experts to address the energy transition and the sustainable supply of strategic resources. DRC’s Central Role in the Green Economy In his remarks, Minister Watum underscored the strategic importance of… Read More Here