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Lualaba Assembly Calls for Urgent Return of Artisanal Mining Zones to Miners 1 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

Lualaba Assembly Calls for Urgent Return of Artisanal Mining Zones to Miners

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Lualaba Provincial Assembly Urges Immediate Restoration of Artisanal Mining Zones to Address Mining Sector Tensions Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo — Facing growing unrest in the mining sector, the Lualaba Provincial Assembly has called for urgent action to return artisanal mining zones (ZEA) to local miners. At the opening of its September 2025 session, Assembly President Jean-Marie Kaseya described the situation as “shameful” and insisted it must change immediately. Incidents Highlight Deep Social Tensions Recent incidents of looting have exposed deep dissatisfaction among artisanal miners, who lack legal access to… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Launches Groundbreaking Mission to Ituri and Haut-Uélé 2 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Launches Groundbreaking Mission to Ituri and Haut-Uélé

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Launches Mission to Boost Mining Development in Ituri and Haut-Uélé Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo — Warmly welcomed at Bunia Airport, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba launched a field mission to the provinces of Ituri and Haut-Uélé on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The mission aims to reconnect the Ministry of Mines with local realities and reaffirm the Government’s commitment to making the mining sector a driver of community development. “I came to the field to take the temperature, bring the ministry closer to… Read More Here
DRC Seeks Strategic Investors to Develop Its Untapped Mineral Wealth 3 Mining in DRC 

DRC Seeks Strategic Investors to Develop Its Untapped Mineral Wealth

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DRC Invites Global Investors to Unlock 90% of Untapped Mineral Resources The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is calling for international investment to unlock the 90% of its vast mineral resources that remain untapped, according to Louis Watum Kabamba, the country’s Minister of Mines. Speaking at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town, Minister Kabamba urged global industry leaders to partner with the DRC in driving sustainable mining growth and economic transformation. “Ninety percent of our minerals are not yet exploited. The DRC is offering these opportunities to investors who… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Orders Strict Cobalt Export Ban to Protect DRC’s Resources 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

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

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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
Tantalum Mining Dispute in Eastern DRC Jeopardizes U.S. Efforts to Secure Critical Minerals 5 Mining in DRC 

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

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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
DRC Mines Minister Calls for African Mineral Revolution at Africa Mining Week 6 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

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

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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
Congo’s Mining Fund Faces Scrutiny Over Mismanagement of Royalties 7 Mining in DRC 

Congo’s Mining Fund Faces Scrutiny Over Mismanagement of Royalties

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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
DRC Central Bank Governor Highlights Digital Innovation and Economic Growth at Europe-Africa Investment Forum 8 Mining in DRC Economy Technology & Innovation 

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

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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
DRC President Champions Digital Transformation at UN General Assembly 9 Mining in DRC Technology & Innovation 

DRC President Champions Digital Transformation at UN General Assembly

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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
DRC Targets Gold Market Expansion Amid Record Prices and New Investment Plans 10 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

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

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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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