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DRC and Zambia Gain from Copper Price Boom as Global Demand Surges 1 Mining in DRC Copper Mining in Zambia 

DRC and Zambia Gain from Copper Price Boom as Global Demand Surges

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Copper Prices Above $13,000 a Ton Deliver Economic Windfall for Congo and Zambia The Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia are benefiting from a sharp rally in global copper prices, providing both countries with a significant economic boost at a time of rising global demand for the metal. Copper, a cornerstone of export earnings and government revenue for both nations, has surged nearly 50% since January 2025, surpassing US$13,000 per metric ton for the first time. The price rally has been partly fuelled by concerns over potential United States tariffs… Read More Here
DRC Bans Mining Companies from Direct Sale of Reagents to Boost Local Subcontractors 2 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Bans Mining Companies from Direct Sale of Reagents to Boost Local Subcontractors

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DRC Prohibits Mining Companies from Directly Selling Mining Reagents to Promote Local Subcontracting The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP) has formally prohibited all mining companies operating in the country from directly supplying, distributing or marketing mining reagents, including sulfuric acid, quicklime, coal and similar products. Under the new regulation, only subcontracting companies that are duly approved and registered with the ARSP are authorised to supply and commercialise these materials. The decision was adopted on January 7, 2026, and is binding on all mining operators without… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Highlights Training as Key to Sustainable Mineral Development 3 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Highlights Training as Key to Sustainable Mineral Development

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DRC Mining Sector Boosted by Training Programs for Administration Staff, Says Minister Louis Watum The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, emphasized the critical role of administrative training in achieving the sustainable development of the country’s vast mineral resources. “The sustainable development of the DRC’s immense mineral resources depends primarily on the quality of human capital,” said Minister Watum during a ceremony presenting certificates of participation in continuing education programs for managers and staff of the Mines administration. The event was presided over by… Read More Here
DRC Urged to Define Strategic and Critical Minerals for Energy Transition 4 Mining in DRC Critical Minerals 

DRC Urged to Define Strategic and Critical Minerals for Energy Transition

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Resource Matters Calls on DRC to Establish Clear Framework for Strategic and Critical Minerals While many countries have developed clear strategies distinguishing between “strategic” and “critical” minerals, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has yet to define a comprehensive list of minerals requiring special attention in its energy transition strategy. This observation comes from the NGO Resource Matters in its December 2025 publication on the local development of minerals essential to the energy transition. Currently, only cobalt, coltan, and germanium are classified as “strategic minerals” in the DRC. According to… Read More Here
DRC Cobalt Prices Stall at $52,100 per Ton as Global Demand Outlook Remains Uncertain 5 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Cobalt Prices Stall at $52,100 per Ton as Global Demand Outlook Remains Uncertain

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Cobalt Prices Stabilize After Rapid December Surge Amid Market Uncertainty After a period of rapid growth through December 22, 2025, cobalt prices have stabilized on the international market. Having climbed from USD 50,958 to over USD 52,000 per ton in just a few weeks, the price of this strategic mineral—of which the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world’s leading producer—has now plateaued. Data for January 5–10, 2026, indicate cobalt export prices at USD 52,107 per ton, slightly below the previous week’s USD 52,111, reflecting a marginal decline. This… Read More Here
NGO Calls on DRC Govt to Ensure Mining Electricity Benefits Local Communities 6 Mining in DRC Electricity 

NGO Calls on DRC Govt to Ensure Mining Electricity Benefits Local Communities

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Resource Matters Urges DRC to Publish Mining-Linked Energy Concessions to Protect Communities To prevent mining companies in the lithium sector from monopolizing electricity solely for their operations at the expense of local communities, the NGO Resource Matters has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government to make all concession contracts related to energy assets linked to mining publicly available. The recommendation appears in Resource Matters’ white paper, “From Raw Ore to Local Processing: Ways to Increase Added Value,” published in December 2025. The report highlights concerns over the opacity… Read More Here
Alphamin Resources Director Paul Baloyi Steps Down 7 Mining Personality Corporate News Mining in DRC News in Brief 

Alphamin Resources Director Paul Baloyi Steps Down

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Alphamin Resources Director Resigns After Six Years on Board AltX- and TSX-V-listed Alphamin Resources has announced that Paul Baloyi will resign from the company’s board of directors, effective January 31, 2026. Baloyi has served on Alphamin’s board since April 2017 as a representative of the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa. In a statement released on January 5, the company expressed its appreciation: “The board of directors wishes to thank him for his contributions to Alphamin during his tenure.” Alphamin Resources owns and operates the Mpama North and South tin… Read More Here
Resource Matters Warns of Weak Lithium Permitting Oversight in the DRC 8 Battery Metals Lithium Mining in DRC 

Resource Matters Warns of Weak Lithium Permitting Oversight in the DRC

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Resource Matters Criticizes DRC Authorities Over Lack of Transparency in Lithium Mining Permits In a white paper published in December 2025 on value creation in strategic minerals such as copper, cobalt, and lithium, the NGO Resource Matters highlights significant shortcomings in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) lithium permitting process. The organization, which advocates for transparency and good governance in the extractive sector, points to a lack of rigor by Congolese authorities in granting exploitation permits for lithium, a critical mineral for the global energy transition. According to Resource Matters,… Read More Here
DRC Opens Competitive Tender for 94.5-MW Nfuka Mukaji Hydropower Project 9 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

DRC Opens Competitive Tender for 94.5-MW Nfuka Mukaji Hydropower Project

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DRC Launches Competitive Tender for 94.5-MW Privately Financed Nfuka Mukaji Hydropower Plant The Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority (ARE) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a competitive tender for the development of a hydroelectric power project at the Nfuka Mukaji falls, located in Haut-Lomami province. The call for expressions of interest, published on December 24, 2025, relates to a 94.5-MW hydropower plant that will be financed by private investors. The tender process follows a concession application submitted by Umeme Energy Sarl. Upon review, the ARE determined that the… Read More Here
Tenke Fungurume Delivers $31 Million in Community Projects to Strengthen Local Development 10 Mining in DRC Corporate social responsibility 

Tenke Fungurume Delivers $31 Million in Community Projects to Strengthen Local Development

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TFM Completes Major Community Development Projects in DRC, Boosting Education, Health, and Agriculture Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) officially handed over the second batch of community development projects under its 2021 specifications on December 11, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its partnership with local communities. The projects, representing a commitment of over $31 million, aim to address priority areas including education, agriculture, infrastructure, health, youth training, and women’s empowerment. Education Initiatives Education was a central focus of this handover phase. TFM delivered five fully equipped primary schools in Mpumpi Gare,… Read More Here

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