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Tshisekedi Pushes to Secure Funding for Congolese Battery Council 1 Mining in DRC 

Tshisekedi Pushes to Secure Funding for Congolese Battery Council

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DRC President Tshisekedi Orders Full Funding of Congolese Battery Council to Drive Local Battery Industry At the 78th meeting of the Council of Ministers on February 13, 2026, Félix Tshisekedi placed the financing of the Congolese Battery Council (CCB) at the centre of government priorities, describing it as a critical instrument for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s economic transformation. The President reiterated that the creation of the CCB reflects a strategic shift away from an exclusively extractive mining model toward the development of integrated value chains for critical minerals.… Read More Here
DRC Signs Five-Year AI Exploration Deal with Atlas Park to Modernise Mining Data 2 Mining in DRC Exploration Partnership 

DRC Signs Five-Year AI Exploration Deal with Atlas Park to Modernise Mining Data

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DRC Partners with Atlas Park on AI-Driven Geological Mapping to Boost Mineral Exploration The Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered into a five-year partnership with US investment firm Atlas Park to deploy artificial intelligence in geological research and modernise the country’s mineral exploration framework. The agreement, announced at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, will see Atlas Park analyse decades of historical geological records and undertake new surveys across the country. The processed data will be transferred to the national geological service in Kinshasa to support… Read More Here
ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC 3 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Corporate News Events & Expos Partnership 

ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC

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ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Strengthen Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in the DRC On the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11 in Cape Town, Eurasian Resources Group (operating as ERG Africa) and Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the sustainable and responsible development of artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba, forms part of a public-private partnership… Read More Here
DRC Signals Flexibility on US Minerals Deal, Says Alternative Partners Remain an Option 4 Mining in DRC 

DRC Signals Flexibility on US Minerals Deal, Says Alternative Partners Remain an Option

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DRC Mines Minister Says US Critical Minerals Framework Must Deliver Projects or Congo Will Seek Other Partners The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will pursue alternative partnerships if its minerals cooperation framework with the United States does not translate into concrete investment projects, Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba said. Speaking on the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Watum Kabamba stressed that the agreement with Washington remains a preliminary framework rather than a binding commercial deal. “Everything we have done with America is a… Read More Here
Zijin to Launch DRC’s First Lithium Production at Manono in June 5 Battery Metals Lithium Mining in DRC 

Zijin to Launch DRC’s First Lithium Production at Manono in June

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China’s Zijin Mining to Begin Lithium Production at Congo’s Manono Deposit in June Zijin Mining will begin the Democratic Republic of Congo’s first lithium production in June at the disputed Manono deposit, with exports set to commence immediately thereafter, according to the company and state miner Cominiere. The development marks a significant step in China’s strategy to secure critical mineral supplies in Africa. Zijin had previously targeted first-quarter 2026 for initial output but confirmed that the timeline has been revised to June to reflect updated project planning. Disputed Asset The… Read More Here
Puma Energy Partners with Hass Petroleum to Launch Lubricants in DRC 6 Mining in DRC Events & Expos Oil & Gas Partnership 

Puma Energy Partners with Hass Petroleum to Launch Lubricants in DRC

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Puma Energy Teams Up with Hass Petroleum to Introduce Premium Lubricants in DRC Puma Energy and Hass Petroleum have announced a strategic partnership to distribute Puma Energy’s lubricants across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement was finalized during the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. The collaboration marks the debut of the Puma Energy lubricants brand in the DRC. Under the partnership, Hass Petroleum will handle the distribution and marketing of high-performance lubricants, supporting critical sectors including mining and industrial operations in one of Africa’s… Read More Here
Lobito Atlantic Railway Launches First Ethical Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets 7 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Atlantic Railway Launches First Ethical Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Facilitates First Copper and Cobalt Shipment from DRC to Global Markets In a landmark milestone for the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) and Trafigura announced the first delivery of copper and cobalt along the corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Angola’s deep-water port of Lobito. EGC, a state-owned entity responsible for purchasing cobalt from artisanal producers in the DRC, has partnered with Trafigura, which markets EGC-supplied cobalt globally. EGC CEO Eric Kalala highlighted that using the LAR demonstrates that ethical,… Read More Here
DRC Positions Itself as a Central Player in Africa’s Mining Transformation at Mining Indaba 2026 8 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Positions Itself as a Central Player in Africa’s Mining Transformation at Mining Indaba 2026

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DRC Signals Strong Commitment to Sustainable Mining and Strategic Partnerships at Mining Indaba 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) made a strong showing at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 Ministerial Symposium, affirming its ambition to play a central role in the transformation of Africa’s mining sector. Speaking in Cape Town, Congolese authorities delivered a clear and consistent message: political stability, strategic partnerships, and sustainable resource development now form the cornerstone of the country’s mining vision. Addressing the ministerial plenary session themed “Investing in Africa: Mobilizing Capital through… Read More Here
Copper Prices Rebound as Global Demand Strengthens and DRC Eyes Strategic Gains 9 Mining in DRC Copper Economy 

Copper Prices Rebound as Global Demand Strengthens and DRC Eyes Strategic Gains

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Copper Prices Recover in Early 2026 as Demand from Energy and Digital Sectors Accelerates After several weeks of decline, copper one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) most important mineral exports is showing a clear recovery on international markets at the start of February 2026. According to projections from the National Market Commission of the Congolese Ministry of Foreign Trade, copper prices are expected to average USD 13,347.90 per tonne for the period from February 9 to 14, 2026, up from USD 12,943 per tonne the previous week. This… Read More Here
Gécamines Overhaul Positions the DRC at the Heart of Global Strategic Minerals 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News Events & Expos 

Gécamines Overhaul Positions the DRC at the Heart of Global Strategic Minerals

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DRC Unveils Gécamines Strategy to Strengthen Governance and Capture More Value from Strategic Minerals The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking to establish exemplary governance of its strategic minerals, ensuring their exploitation aligns with sustainable development goals and national economic sovereignty. Central to this ambition is the transformation of Gécamines, the state-owned mining company, from a passive asset holder into an active and influential market player. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in South Africa, Gécamines Director General Placide Nkala outlined six strategic pillars guiding the company’s… Read More Here

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