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Apple Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Use of Conflict Minerals Despite Denials 1 Mining in DRC 

Apple Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Use of Conflict Minerals Despite Denials

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Apple Sued in Washington Over Alleged Congo Conflict Minerals in Supply Chain A US-based advocacy group has filed a new lawsuit in Washington, D.C., accusing Apple of sourcing minerals tied to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda allegations the company strongly denies. International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates), which previously sued Apple, Tesla and other tech firms over cobalt sourcing, brought the fresh complaint after its earlier case was dismissed by US courts last year. French prosecutors also dropped Congo’s case against Apple subsidiaries… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Announces Leadership Transitions to Support Next Wave of Expansion 2 Corporate News Copper Mining in DRC 

Ivanhoe Mines Announces Leadership Transitions to Support Next Wave of Expansion

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Ivanhoe Mines Appoints New COO as Company Enters Next Phase of Global Copper Growth Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines has appointed Tom van den Berg, currently a senior executive at the Kamoa-Kakula operations, as the group’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed current COO Mark Farren, who will transition into a strategic adviser role to the Ivanhoe board. Ivanhoe highlighted Farren’s significant contributions over the past five years, noting his leadership in delivering nine major capital projects while serving as COO of Ivanhoe Mines… Read More Here
Qatar Emir’s Historic Visit to DRC Yields Six Strategic Bilateral Agreements 3 Mining in DRC Governance 

Qatar Emir’s Historic Visit to DRC Yields Six Strategic Bilateral Agreements

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Sheikh Tamim Signs Six Key Agreements with DRC to Boost Trade, Ports, and Development His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, made his first official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, November 21, 2025, marked by the signing of six bilateral agreements with significant economic potential. Welcomed by President Félix Tshisekedi, the Emir discussed shared priorities including economic cooperation, regional stability, and investment opportunities. The flagship agreement focuses on the port sector. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Qatar Ports Management Company… Read More Here
Lubumbashi Wastewater Spill Prompts Investigation into Congo Dongfang Mining 4 Mining in DRC Mining safety News in Brief 

Lubumbashi Wastewater Spill Prompts Investigation into Congo Dongfang Mining

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DRC Launches Judicial Probe into Congo Dongfang Mining Over Lubumbashi Environmental Disaster The Congolese Ministry of Justice announced on Friday, November 21, 2025, the opening of a judicial investigation into mining company Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) following the rupture of its retention basin, which released a large volume of wastewater across multiple districts of Lubumbashi. According to a statement signed by Minister of State, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals Guillaume Ngefa, the incident caused flooding of roads, homes, rivers, and the Moïse market, exposing residents to serious… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Announce MOU to Further Exploration, Development and Mining of Critical Minerals 5 Corporate News Mining in DRC 

Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Announce MOU to Further Exploration, Development and Mining of Critical Minerals

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Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced yesterday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ivanhoe Mines and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). This follows QIA’s US$500 million strategic investment into Ivanhoe Mines, as announced on September 29, 2025. The signing of the MoU coincided with this week’s visit by His Highness The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where he met with His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi,… Read More Here
DRC Energizes Industrial Growth as Inga II Sends First 50 MW to Kamoa Copper 6 Mining in DRC Copper Hydro power plant 

DRC Energizes Industrial Growth as Inga II Sends First 50 MW to Kamoa Copper

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DRC Delivers First 50 MW From Inga II to Kamoa: $450M Energy Partnership Accelerates Grid Modernization A major step toward modernizing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s electricity network has been achieved. On November 10, 2025, the first 50 MW of hydroelectric power from Turbine 5 of the Inga II power plant was successfully delivered to the Kamoa Copper mining complex, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country’s energy sector. The delivery follows a strategic partnership between the National Electricity Company (SNEL) and Ivanhoe Mines Energy DRC (IVEN),… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Mobilizes Govt After Paris Conference Secures €1.5 Billion for Eastern DRC 7 Mining in DRC Governance 

Tshisekedi Mobilizes Govt After Paris Conference Secures €1.5 Billion for Eastern DRC

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DRC Secures €1.5 Billion for Eastern Crisis: Tshisekedi Orders Rapid Action After Paris Peace Conference During the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, November 14, President Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed the major outcomes of the Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region, held on October 30 in Paris. He emphasized that the event successfully brought the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC back to the forefront of the international agenda and led to the mobilization of unprecedented financial support. Thanks to strong diplomatic efforts by the Congolese… Read More Here
Rome Resources to Raise £1.9 Million for Drilling at Bisie North Tin Project 8 Mining in DRC New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources to Raise £1.9 Million for Drilling at Bisie North Tin Project

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Rome Resources Secures £1.9M to Drill High-Grade Tin at Bisie North Project in DRC On November 19, 2025, British mining company Rome Resources announced plans to raise £1.9 million ($2.4 million) through a share placement, subject to regulatory approval. The funds will support a new drilling campaign at the Bisie North tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Focus on High-Priority Targets The upcoming program will concentrate on priority zones, particularly the deeper sections of the Kalayi and Mont Agoma deposits. According to CEO Paul Barrett, the company… Read More Here
DRC Extends Red Classification for Mining Sites in Masisi and Kalehe for Six Months 9 Mining in DRC 

DRC Extends Red Classification for Mining Sites in Masisi and Kalehe for Six Months

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DRC Extends Red Status of Masisi and Kalehe Mining Sites Amid Security Concerns and Illegal Mineral Trade The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines has extended the “red” status of several mining sites in Masisi (North Kivu) and Kalehe (South Kivu) for an additional six months, citing persistent insecurity and the continued presence of armed groups controlling mineral-rich areas. The decision updates a previous directive issued in February 2025, which first classified these sites as “red” due to escalating rebel activity and widespread illicit mineral exploitation. Legal Basis for… Read More Here
Lualaba Confirms Official Toll of Mulondo Mining Disaster 10 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Lualaba Confirms Official Toll of Mulondo Mining Disaster

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Mulondo Mining Tragedy: Official Death Toll Reaches 35 as Lualaba Authorities Launch Full Investigation Following a meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, held with the delegation led by the Minister of Mines, Lualaba authorities released the official and provisional death toll from the Mulondo mining site tragedy: 35 confirmed deaths and 2 survivors. The expanded meeting of the Security Committee included cooperative leaders and representatives of artisanal miners from the Mulondo site, ensuring broad participation in evaluating the situation. Updated Death Toll and Survivor Status According to information from the… Read More Here

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