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DRC Govt Condemns Artisanal Mine Collapse in Lualaba, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures 1

DRC Prime Minister Issues Condolences After Kolwezi Artisanal Mine Collapse, Pledges Stronger Safety Oversight Prime Minister Judith Suminwa expressed profound sorrow following the collapse of an artisanal mining site on the outskirts of Kolwezi, in Lualaba Province, which resulted in the deaths of several Algerian nationals. Speaking at the 78th ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister offered condolences to the families of the victims and affirmed the government’s solidarity with all affected communities. She described the tragedy as a stark reminder of the urgent need to… Read More Here

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Lualaba Showcased Cobalt Leadership and Sustainable Vision at Mining Indaba 2026

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

Lualaba Positioned Itself as Global Cobalt Leader at Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town At the 32nd edition of Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, the province of Lualaba presented itself as a central player in the global mining industry, highlighting its status as the world’s leading cobalt-producing region and outlining its strategy for sustainable economic transformation. Representing the province, Governor Fifi Masuka Saini addressed international investors and industry stakeholders, emphasising Lualaba’s strategic importance in the global energy transition. She underscored the province’s responsibility as a key supplier of… Read More Here

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DRC Mineral Export Prices Decline, Tin Records Steepest Weekly Drop

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Tin Price Falls to $48,089 per Ton as Copper, Gold and Zinc Also Decline Export prices for several of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s key minerals are projected to decline during the week of February 23–28, 2026, with tin registering the sharpest drop, according to forecasts from the National Market Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Tin is expected to trade at $48,089 per ton, down from $49,756 the previous week a decrease of $1,667. This marks the most significant weekly decline among the country’s principal mineral exports… Read More Here

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DRC Launches National Airborne Geophysical Mapping Programme to Modernise Mining Sector

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

DR Congo Begins Nationwide Airborne Geophysical Survey to Boost Mining Governance and Investment The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, on Monday chaired the inaugural meeting of the Steering Committee overseeing the country’s airborne geophysical and geological mapping programme in Kinshasa. The session formally marked the operational launch of what authorities describe as a strategic initiative to modernise the national mining sector. The nationwide programme is designed to strengthen geological knowledge of the country’s subsoil through high-resolution airborne geophysical surveys and the systematic updating… Read More Here

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Kibali Breaks Revenue Record as Gold Prices Surge Despite Lower Output

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kibali Gold Mine Revenue Tops $2.3 Billion in 2025 as Rising Gold Prices Offset Production Dip The Kibali gold mine in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo delivered record financial results in 2025, generating approximately $2.3 billion in total revenue the strongest performance since large-scale production began in 2014. Operator Barrick Mining, which holds a 45% stake in the mine, reported that its attributable share amounted to $1.04 billion. On a full ownership basis, Kibali surpassed the $2 billion revenue mark for the first time, representing a 40% increase compared with… Read More Here

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DRC President Reshuffles Gecamines Leadership Amid US Minerals Talks

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

DR Congo Replaces Gecamines Chair and CEO as US Minerals Deal Negotiations Advance The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced the board chair and chief executive of state mining company Gecamines, marking a significant leadership shake-up as negotiations with Washington over a minerals partnership gather momentum. According to an official statement broadcast on state television, Deogratias Ngele Masudi, a senior government official and former justice minister, has been appointed chair of Gecamines. Baraka Kabemba has been named the company’s new chief executive officer. Former chair Guy Robert… Read More Here

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DRC, Belgium, and KoBold Metals in Dispute Over Colonial Mineral Archives

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

Cobalt and Lithium Data Sparks Tension: DRC Seeks KoBold Metals Collaboration as Belgium Restricts Archive Access An economic and strategic dispute is unfolding between Belgium, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the American company KoBold Metals, centering on colonial geological archives housed at the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren. These archives contain detailed data on the DRC’s mineral resources, including cobalt, lithium, and copper now critical to global supply chains. For Kinshasa, these documents are not just historical records; they represent strategic informational capital essential for attracting investment and optimizing resource… Read More Here

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Kolwezi to Host DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialization Forum in October 2026

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Launches Critical Minerals & Industrialization Forum in Kolwezi to Drive Local Value Creation in Cobalt and Lithium Kolwezi is set to become the strategic hub for critical minerals stakeholders from 7 to 9 October 2026, as organizers announce the launch of the new DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialization Forum. Co-hosted alongside the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, this initiative seeks to transform the Democratic Republic of Congo’s abundant mineral resources into local industrial value. Following a successful 2025 edition, Samukelo Madlabane, Event Director at VUKA Group, stressed that industrialization is… Read More Here

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DRC Subcontracting Regulator Cancels Kibali Contracts, Orders Legal Tender Process

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC’s ARSP Voids Kibali Gold Mine Contracts with KMS, Boart Longyear and TAI Services Over Subcontracting Violations The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has ordered the immediate cancellation of contracts deemed irregular between Kibali Gold Mine and three contractors KMS, Boart Longyear and TAI Services citing their ineligibility to conduct subcontracting activities under current regulations. The decision follows a compliance audit carried out in November 2025. According to the regulator, the companies failed to meet statutory requirements governing private-sector subcontracting, particularly in relation to accreditation, administrative… Read More Here

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DRC Launches AXIS Programme and Sovereign Gold Reserve Token Framework

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Signs AXIS Programme Agreement to Launch Sovereign Gold Reserve Token (SGRT) for Debt-Free Development Financing The Ministry of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Social Fund of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FSRDC) signed an Institutional Framework Agreement on February 19, 2026, to formalize cooperation on the national AXIS (Asset-eXchange-Impact-Sovereign) Programme and its associated financing mechanism, the Sovereign Gold Reserve Token (SGRT). According to the official statement, the agreement establishes a structured development financing framework based on the valuation of community assets supported by traceable and… Read More Here