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Louis Watum Targets Another Copper Milestone with New Kasai Project 1 Mining in DRC Copper New Mining Projects 

Louis Watum Targets Another Copper Milestone with New Kasai Project

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Louis Watum Advances Kasai Copper Project as Congo Strengthens Position in Global Copper Market Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum is supporting the development of a major copper project in the Kasai region as the country seeks to expand its mining footprint and unlock new mineral resources. The Kasai copper project represents a potential new chapter for the DRC’s mining sector, which is already one of the world’s leading sources of copper and cobalt. The initiative aligns with the government’s strategy to increase mineral production, attract… Read More Here
DRC Launches First Pilot Artisanal Mining Zone in Major Step Toward Sector Reform 2 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Launches First Pilot Artisanal Mining Zone in Major Step Toward Sector Reform

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DRC Launches First Pilot Artisanal Mining Zone to Formalize Mining and Improve Mineral Traceability The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its first pilot Artisanal Mining Zone (AZE), marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to formalize and professionalize the country’s artisanal mining sector. The initiative is part of the government’s broader mining reform agenda, implemented under the leadership of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, with the Ministry of Mines spearheading efforts to improve governance, enhance mineral traceability, and create safer working conditions… Read More Here
FEC Chamber of Mines Opens Forum on Revising DRC Mining Code to Boost Investment 3 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

FEC Chamber of Mines Opens Forum on Revising DRC Mining Code to Boost Investment

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DRC Mining Code Review: FEC Chamber of Mines Launches Forum to Strengthen Investment and Competitiveness The Chamber of Mines of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, launched a three-day forum in Kinshasa aimed at reviewing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Mining Code. The forum brings together mining experts, industry operators, investors, government officials, and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for a more stable, competitive, and investment-friendly legal framework capable of supporting the long-term growth of the country’s mining sector. DRC’s Strategic Role in the… Read More Here
DRC Mining Export Prices Mixed as Gold, Cobalt and Tin Rise While Copper and Nickel Decline 4 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Economy Gold Nickel 

DRC Mining Export Prices Mixed as Gold, Cobalt and Tin Rise While Copper and Nickel Decline

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DRC Mining Export Prices Update: Gold, Cobalt and Tin Gain as Copper, Nickel Fall The prices of several mining commodities exported by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded mixed movements during the week of July 13–18, according to the latest price list released by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Gold, Cobalt and Tin Record Gains Among the commodities posting gains, cobalt edged up from US$55,613.00 to US$55,618.00 per tonne. Gold also strengthened, rising from US$130.77 to US$134.30 per kilogram. Zinc increased from US$3,494.90 to US$3,540.90 per tonne, while niobium… Read More Here
DRC Moves Closer to First Lithium Export from Manono Project 5 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium 

DRC Moves Closer to First Lithium Export from Manono Project

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DR Congo Prepares for First Lithium Exports from Manono as Government Pushes Project Development The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is moving closer to its first lithium exports from the Manono lithium project, one of Africa’s most significant undeveloped lithium resources. The development marks an important step for the country as it seeks to expand its role in the global critical minerals market, particularly as demand for lithium continues to grow due to its use in electric vehicle batteries, energy storage systems and renewable energy technologies. DR Congo’s Minister of… Read More Here
DRC’s Mineral Trade Faces Pressure as Health Crisis Threatens Mining Operations 6 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Copper Lithium 

DRC’s Mineral Trade Faces Pressure as Health Crisis Threatens Mining Operations

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DR Congo Health Crisis Raises Concerns Over Cobalt and Critical Mineral Supply Chains The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing growing concerns over the impact of a worsening health crisis on its critical mineral industry, with potential consequences for the country’s mineral trade and global supply chains. The DRC is the world’s leading producer of cobalt and a major supplier of other strategic minerals, including copper and lithium-related resources, which are essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. The health challenges have raised concerns among industry… Read More Here
Alphamin Reports Strong Q2 Performance as Tin Output Stays on Track 7 Uncategorized Corporate News Mining in DRC Tin 

Alphamin Reports Strong Q2 Performance as Tin Output Stays on Track

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Alphamin Resources reports stronger second-quarter performance, with EBITDA guidance rising to $167 million while tin production remains aligned with annual targets. Alphamin Resources has announced a stronger second-quarter outlook, with the company expecting record earnings while maintaining its annual tin production targets. The tin producer expects second-quarter 2026 EBITDA to reach approximately $167 million, representing a 6% increase compared with the previous quarter.  The improved performance was driven mainly by stronger tin prices during the period. Alphamin produced 5,013 tonnes of contained tin during the quarter ended June 2026, while… Read More Here
DRC’s Proposed Mining Law Changes Spark Debate Over Investment and State Oversight 8 Mining in DRC Economy Investment News 

DRC’s Proposed Mining Law Changes Spark Debate Over Investment and State Oversight

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DR Congo Mining Law Reform Raises Investor Concerns as Government Seeks Greater Control Over Minerals The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is considering major changes to its mining regulations, with industry groups warning that the proposed reforms could affect investor confidence in one of the world’s most important mineral-producing countries. The proposed amendments seek to increase government control over strategic minerals, strengthen regulatory oversight, create strategic mineral stockpiles, and improve measures against fraud and illegal mining activities. The reforms would modify more than 40 provisions of the country’s 2018 Mining… Read More Here
Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC 9 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC

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Angola Grants Somagec 30-Year Power Transmission Deal to Export Electricity to DR Congo Angola has granted Somagec Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) a 30-year concession to develop and operate an electricity transmission system that will enable power exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project, known as the Northern Corridor, will also strengthen electricity supply to Angola’s Cabinda Province. The concession was awarded under a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model, allowing Somagec to take responsibility for financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual transfer of the infrastructure to… Read More Here
DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports 10 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Transport and Logistics 

DRC Chooses Mota-Engil for Lobito Corridor Railway Upgrade to Boost Copper and Cobalt Exports

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DR Congo Approves Mota-Engil Partnership to Revamp Lobito Corridor Railway Linking Copper and Cobalt Mines to Global Markets The Democratic Republic of Congo has approved a partnership with Portuguese construction and engineering company Mota-Engil SGPS SA to rehabilitate a critical railway network that will strengthen the country’s access to global markets for copper and cobalt. The project forms part of the Congolese section of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic infrastructure route designed to connect mineral-rich regions of Central Africa with Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito. The rehabilitation will be carried… Read More Here

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