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Tshisekedi Orders Softer Approach to Mining Companies as DRC Seeks to Protect Investor Confidence 1

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi Warns Against Aggressive Mining Enforcement Amid Push for More Revenue Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has directed government revenue agencies to avoid aggressive enforcement actions against mining companies, warning that excessive measures could undermine investor confidence in the country’s critical mining sector. The directive comes as Congo seeks to increase state revenues from its vast mineral resources while maintaining a stable investment environment for companies operating in the copper and cobalt industries, which remain central pillars of the country’s economy. Congo is the… Read More Here

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Africa’s Mineral Giants Hold Strategic Resources for the Global Economy

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Africa’s Mineral Wealth Gains Global Attention as Guinea, DRC, Morocco and South Africa Lead Key Reserves Africa is home to some of the world’s largest mineral reserves, with countries such as Guinea, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Morocco and South Africa playing a major role in supplying resources essential to industry, technology and the global energy transition. The continent’s mineral wealth includes major deposits of bauxite, cobalt, copper, phosphate, platinum-group metals and other strategic resources. As demand increases for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, batteries and advanced technologies, Africa’s… Read More Here

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Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges

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Africa’s Critical Minerals Draw Global Attention as Demand for AI and Clean Energy Materials Surges Africa is emerging as a key player in the global race for critical minerals, with the continent holding significant deposits of resources essential for artificial intelligence, renewable energy technologies and advanced industries. The continent is estimated to hold a substantial share of the world’s critical mineral reserves, including cobalt, copper, lithium, graphite, manganese and rare earth elements. These minerals are increasingly important for manufacturing electric vehicles, batteries, renewable energy systems, data centres and other technologies… Read More Here

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Barrick Advances Kibali Growth Strategy as Feasibility Work Continues at DRC Gold Mine

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Barrick’s Kibali Gold Mine Expansion Studies Continue as Company Focuses on Long-Term Growth in DRC Kibali remains a central part of Barrick Mining’s long-term strategy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with ongoing feasibility and development studies indicating that the company continues to evaluate opportunities to extend the life and value of one of Africa’s largest gold mines. In late June, Thijs Goense announced that he had joined Barrick as a Feasibility Studies Manager at Kibali, a move that signals continued technical and development work at the operation as the… Read More Here

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DRC Tax Authorities Seal KCC Facilities Amid Ongoing Tax Dispute With Glencore

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DRC Tax Authorities Seal Glencore’s Kamoto Copper Company Facilities as Tax Dispute Enters New Phase he tax dispute between Glencore and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s tax authorities has entered a new phase after the country’s General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) sealed several facilities operated by Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), the mining group’s subsidiary in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province. According to multiple local media reports, the enforcement action took place on 9 July 2026 as part of the DGI’s efforts to recover taxes it says are owed by Glencore’s Congolese subsidiaries.… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines Targets Higher Copper Production at Kamoa-Kakula in Second Half of 2026

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Ivanhoe Mines Expects Higher 2026 Copper Output as Kamoa-Kakula Ramps Up Production in DR Congo Ivanhoe Mines expects copper production at its flagship Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to increase significantly during the second half of 2026 as mining operations accelerate and existing inventories are processed. The Canadian mining company said higher mining rates at the Kakula mine, combined with the planned drawdown of copper inventories, will support stronger production in the coming months, reinforcing Kamoa-Kakula’s position as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing… Read More Here

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DRC and Angola Central Banks Sign Cooperation Agreement to Deepen Financial Integration

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DRC and Angola Central Banks Sign MoU to Boost Cross-Border Payments, Financial Integration and Trade The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) and the National Bank of Angola (BNA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial and monetary cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola, marking a significant step toward deeper regional economic integration. The agreement was signed on July 8, 2026, in Luanda by BCC Governor André Wameso Nkualoloki and BNA Governor Manuel António Tiago Dias. It establishes a permanent framework for institutional collaboration… Read More Here

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American Investment in Congo’s Minerals Faces Challenge as China Maintains Copper and Cobalt Dominance

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American Mining Investment in DRC Unlikely to Disrupt China’s Dominance in Copper and Cobalt Supply Chains A year after the signing of the Washington Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, researchers say growing US interest in Congolese minerals is unlikely to significantly change China’s dominance of the country’s copper and cobalt supply chains. Researchers Jason Stearns and Joshua Walker, speaking at an event hosted by journalist Stanis Bujakera, said the agreement’s economic ambitions face major challenges and that the diplomatic initiative has reached a difficult… Read More Here

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DRC Moves Toward Launching First Stock Exchange to Expand Access to Capital

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DR Congo Plans First Stock Exchange as Mining Growth and Critical Mineral Demand Attract Investors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is preparing to launch its first stock exchange as the government seeks to develop domestic capital markets, attract investment and provide businesses with new sources of financing. Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi said the planned exchange is expected to begin operations next year and will initially support trading in both the Congolese franc and the US dollar, reflecting the country’s highly dollarised economy. The government is working with… Read More Here

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Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Results at DRC’s Kalayi Deposit Ahead of Updated Resource Estimate

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Rome Resources Completes Kalayi Tin Drilling in DR Congo as Updated Resource Estimate Targets Growth AIM-listed Rome Resources has received final assay results from its latest drilling campaign at the Kalayi deposit, part of the Bisie North Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), paving the way for an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) expected in July. The results complete the company’s recent drilling programme, which was designed to improve understanding of the deposit’s geology, confirm mineral continuity and increase confidence in the estimated tin resources. The current Kalayi… Read More Here