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Africa Poised to Become Global Hub for Critical Minerals and Industrial Growth 1 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Mining in DRC 

Africa Poised to Become Global Hub for Critical Minerals and Industrial Growth

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Africa Poised to Lead Global Critical Minerals Market with Strategic Industrial Transformation African nations have the opportunity to leverage their critical mineral resources to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture far greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value chain. A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Africa, titled “Africa’s Critical Minerals Moment: A Strategic Blueprint for Sovereign, Sustainable, and Scalable Growth”, highlights the continent’s potential as a central player in the global critical minerals market, as demand is expected to more than double by 2040. Africa hosts some… Read More Here
KoBold Metals Expands Lithium Exploration in DRC with Seven New Permits 2 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Corporate News Lithium New Mining Projects 

KoBold Metals Expands Lithium Exploration in DRC with Seven New Permits

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KoBold Metals Secures Seven Lithium and Critical Mineral Permits in DRC Amid U.S. Investment Push KoBold Metals, the mineral exploration company backed by U.S. billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has secured seven new permits to explore lithium and other critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The licenses were awarded weeks after the Berkeley, California-based company signed an exploration agreement with the Congolese government, part of a broader strategy to attract American investment into the country’s mining sector. The DRC is the world’s largest producer of cobalt,… Read More Here
Kipushi Debottlenecking Program Completed Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget 3 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Press Release Zinc 

Kipushi Debottlenecking Program Completed Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget

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Kipushi concentrator throughput rate increased by 20%, setting new production records Record 1,052 tonnes of zinc produced in 24 hours, equivalent to an annualized rate of over 340,000 tonnes Off-take agreement signed with Mercuria for up to one-third of high-grade zinc production Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced yesterday that the debottlenecking program at the ultra-high-grade Kipushi Zinc Mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was recently completed both ahead of schedule and under budget. Zinc production from the Kipushi concentrator has significantly… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Announces Stage Two Dewatering of Kakula Mine to Commence Imminently 4 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Ivanhoe Mines Announces Stage Two Dewatering of Kakula Mine to Commence Imminently

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and CEO Marna Cloete provided an update on dewatering and rehabilitation activities at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex following seismic activity at the Kakula Mine. The mine team implemented a three-stage plan to dewater affected areas. Stage One, stabilizing and maintaining water levels, has been completed, restoring access to all currently reachable sections. Stage Two, which involves installing high-capacity submersible pumps and permanent surface infrastructure on the eastern side of the mine, is underway. Two of the pumps are operational, with the remaining two expected… Read More Here
DRC Govt Acts Against Illegal Gold Mining at Muhila Ranch 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Govt Acts Against Illegal Gold Mining at Muhila Ranch

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DR Congo Minister Warns of Illegal Gold Mining at Muhila Ranch and Threats to Lubumbashi Livestock Concession In a report submitted to the Council on Friday, August 22, 2025, the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock raised alarms over illegal gold mining at the Ntoya site within the Muhila livestock ranch in Tanganyika province, as well as attempts to seize the concession of the Provincial Directorate of the National Livestock Development Service in Lubumbashi. According to the report, “An unidentified mining group has been conducting illicit exploration and gold exploitation in… Read More Here
DRC Central Bank Governor Aims to Strengthen the Congolese Franc and Reduce Dollarization 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Central Bank Governor Aims to Strengthen the Congolese Franc and Reduce Dollarization

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DRC Central Bank Governor Unveils Strategy to Restore Confidence in the Congolese Franc The Democratic Republic of Congo’s new central bank governor, Andre Wameso, has laid out an ambitious plan to restore public confidence in the Congolese franc and reduce the country’s overwhelming reliance on the US dollar. Nearly 90% of transactions in the DRC are conducted in dollars, leaving the local currency marginalized and unstable. The Congolese economy is among the most dollarized in Africa. From major commodity exports like copper, cobalt, oil, and gold, to everyday expenses such… Read More Here
Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports 15,000 Tons of Sulphur to DRC 7 Mining in DRC News in Brief Transport and Logistics 

Lobito Atlantic Railway Transports 15,000 Tons of Sulphur to DRC

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Strengthens Africa Mining Logistics with 15,000-Ton Sulphur Shipment to DRC The ANEMON vessel recently docked at the Lobito Mining Terminal (TMPL) carrying 15,000 tonnes of sulphur bound for Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This shipment brings Lobito Atlantic Railway’s (LAR) total sulphur transport to over 36,000 tonnes, cementing its reputation as a reliable logistics partner for Africa’s mining sector. After unloading at the port, the cargo was efficiently transported via the Benguela Railway, highlighting the seamless integration between port and rail operations provided by LAR.… Read More Here
DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region 8 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region

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DRC Prime Minister and Angolan President Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Stability and Trade in Central Africa The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who also serves as the African Union Chairperson. The discussions centered on enhancing security in the Great Lakes region and deepening economic cooperation, signaling a shared commitment to establishing their bilateral relationship as a pillar of stability in Central Africa. During a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Yokohama, both… Read More Here
DRC Poised to Profit as Cobalt Prices Surge Amid Global EV and Battery Demand 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Poised to Profit as Cobalt Prices Surge Amid Global EV and Battery Demand

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Cobalt Prices Surge, Offering Major Opportunities for the Democratic Republic of Congo The international cobalt market, a key export of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has seen significant growth in recent months. According to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) in its latest economic outlook, cobalt prices held steady at USD 32,650 per tonne during the last week of July 2025, remaining unchanged into the first week of August. Compared to the end of 2024, cobalt prices have surged by 35.8%, and over the past year—from August 2024 to… Read More Here
DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships 10 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships

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DRC Promotes Strategic Minerals and AI Mining Innovation at TICAD 9, Attracting Japanese Investors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively participating in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), with a delegation led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Several government officials, including Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, are part of the delegation. In efforts to advance the mining sector, Minister Louis Watum Kabamba has intensified engagement with international partners. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, he met with officials from UNIDO and ITPO Japan… Read More Here

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