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Bridge Collapse Disrupts DRC’s Key Copper Export Route

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

Flooding Collapses Bridge Near Zambia Border, Disrupting Congo’s Major Copper Export Route Severe flooding has cut off one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important copper export routes after a bridge collapsed near the country’s southern border with Zambia. The damage has disrupted the movement of trucks carrying copper from the Central African copperbelt, a critical source of supply for global markets. The collapse occurred just south of the border crossing at Kasumbalesa Border Post, the busiest crossing point between the two countries and a vital gateway for copper… Read More Here

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U.S. Push for DRC’s Strategic Minerals Faces Security and Investment Hurdles

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

US Push for Congo’s Critical Minerals Faces Delays as Conflict and China’s Dominance Complicate Investment The United States has made gradual progress in its effort to reduce China’s dominance over the Democratic Republic of Congo’s strategic mineral sector. However, ongoing conflict, contested mining licenses, and strict compliance requirements continue to slow Washington’s advance into a region where Chinese companies remain deeply entrenched. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds some of the world’s most valuable mineral resources, including the largest global supply of cobalt as well as significant deposits of copper… Read More Here

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Deadly Landslide at Rubaya Coltan Mine Kills Over 200 in Eastern DRC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

Over 200 Dead After Landslide Hits Rubaya Coltan Mine in DR Congo Following Heavy Rains More than 200 people have died after a landslide struck the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the country’s mines ministry. The disaster occurred on Tuesday following several days of heavy rainfall that destabilized mining areas at the site. Authorities said the collapse buried large numbers of miners working in the pit. Officials reported that around 70 of the victims were children. Many of the injured were transported to hospitals… Read More Here

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DRC Showcases Strategy for Industrialisation and Value Addition at PDAC 2026

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

DRC Promotes Industrial Mining Vision and $29 Billion Iron Corridor at PDAC 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo used the global mining forum Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention 2026 (PDAC 2026) in Toronto to highlight its strategy of transforming mineral wealth into a catalyst for industrial development and economic sovereignty. During the “Spotlight on DRC” session, the Congolese delegation led by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba outlined the government’s ambition to move beyond raw mineral exports and accelerate local processing, industrialisation and value creation within the… Read More Here

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British International Investment partners with Rawbank to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in DRC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

4 March, 2026 – British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has committed $25 million in financing to Rawbank, the largest commercial bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The facility will strengthen Rawbank’s ability to increase access to finance for non-mining corporates and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. In DRC, local businesses face a shortage of long‑term funding from the financial sector, particularly small businesses and non‑mining corporates that play a vital role in diversifying the economy. By providing much… Read More Here

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DRC and Angola Partner with Somagec on $1.2B Energy Transmission Projects

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

DRC and Angola Launch Major Cross-Border Energy Transmission Lines to Boost Industrial Growth and ElectrificationThe Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represented by Minister Aime Sakombi Molendo, has signed an agreement with Moroccan firm Somagec to develop two ambitious energy transmission lines connecting Angola and the DRC. According to a statement, the 400 kV transmission line projects include: High-Voltage Infrastructure for Regional Integration The Soyo-Inga-Cabinda line is a high-voltage project fully financed by private investment. Its goals include: The Lauca-Saurimo-Kolwezi line, spanning over… Read More Here

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Kamoa Copper and the Global Race for Supply: Can the DRC Turn Strategic Advantage into Sustainable Development?

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

Mining Indaba 2026: Robert Friedland Warns of Global Copper Shortage as DRC’s Kamoa-Kakula Emerges as Strategic Linchpin At the 2026 edition of Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Canadian mining entrepreneur Robert Friedland delivered a stark assessment: the world is heading toward a structural copper deficit and “the answer is Africa.” As Founder and Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, Friedland is not a distant commentator. He is a central actor in one of the most significant copper developments of the decade: the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).… Read More Here

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DRC’s Cobalt Quotas Reshape the Global Critical Metals Market

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

DRC Cobalt Export Quotas Trigger Global Supply Shock, Expose China’s Strategic Vulnerability The decision by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to impose strict export quotas on cobalt beginning at the end of 2025 marks one of the most consequential interventions ever seen in the critical minerals market. What was framed domestically as a sovereignty-driven reform has rapidly evolved into a global supply shock one that has revealed structural weaknesses in China’s refining dominance and forced a reassessment of supply-chain security across the energy transition ecosystem. A Sovereign Policy… Read More Here

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DRC Advances Battery Minerals Strategy Through Partnership Talks with ITC

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Seeks ITC Support to Boost Battery Mineral Processing and Integrate into Global EV Supply Chain Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka convened a high-level working session with representatives of the Congolese Battery Council (CCB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to structure a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capacity to process minerals used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The initiative signaled Kinshasa’s determination to accelerate industrialization and move up the global battery value chain. Technical Support to Target Global Markets Under the proposed… Read More Here

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DRC Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Program to Bolster Reserves

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Central Bank to Buy Artisanal Gold Directly from State Trader to Strengthen Franc and Boost Reserves The Democratic Republic of the Congo has unveiled a new strategy aimed at reinforcing monetary sovereignty and stabilizing its currency, with the central bank announcing plans to purchase gold directly from a fully state-owned trading company. The Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) will begin buying gold from DRC Gold Trading SA, a government-owned entity that aggregates production from artisanal and small-scale miners. The initiative is designed to channel more of the country’s… Read More Here