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Mercuria Eyes DRC Coltan Market Amid Critical Minerals Expansion

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Swiss Trader Mercuria Expands into DRC Coltan Sector, Targeting Critical Minerals for Electronics Already a major player in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) copper market, Swiss trading giant Mercuria is now expanding into critical minerals. Following a $100 million agreement with Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) in late October to finance and market part of Congo’s copper production, Mercuria is reportedly exploring opportunities in the coltan sector—a key mineral used in electronic components. Bloomberg reports that Mercuria is in talks with investment firm TechMet to modernize the Rubaya coltan deposit… Read More Here

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DRC Aluminium Prices Dip Slightly Amid Global Market Fluctuations

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

DRC Aluminium Export Prices See Minor Decline as Global Demand Influences Market Trends The price of aluminium, a key export product of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), recorded a slight decline of 0.15% on the international market. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade, as of November 10, 2025, aluminium was trading at $1,351.70 per ton, down from $1,353.76 per ton the previous week. This minor drop follows a period of gains during November 3-8, when the metal rose 2.8%, from $1,316.76 to $1,353.76 per ton. The Ministry notes… Read More Here

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DRC Pushes for Responsible Mining to Transform Great Lakes Region

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

DRC Minister of Mines Advocates Transparency and Cooperation to Turn Minerals into Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region The Congolese Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has called for a decisive shift in the management of natural resources in the Great Lakes region. Speaking at the 9th Meeting of Ministers in Charge of Mines of the ICGLR, held in Kinshasa, he emphasized that “the region’s mineral wealth should no longer be a source of conflict, but a lever for peace and shared prosperity.” Minister Watum highlighted that the… Read More Here

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Kibali Gold Mine Posts Strong Q3 2025 Production in DRC

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Kibali Gold Mine Boosts Third-Quarter Output by 21% in DRC, Strengthening Barrick’s Global Gold Portfolio The Kibali gold mine, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) flagship gold asset, delivered a strong performance in the third quarter of 2025. According to the quarterly report released by operator Barrick Mining on Monday, November 10, 2025, Kibali produced 191,000 ounces of gold between July and September, marking a 21% increase compared to 159,000 ounces in the same period in 2024. The production growth was largely driven by a ramp-up in open-pit mining operations… Read More Here

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Judith Suminwa Launches Strategic Business Dialogue to Boost Economic Stability and Local Production

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

DRC Prime Minister Leads Economic Reform Initiative to Strengthen Business Climate, Promote Local Manufacturing, and Stabilize Currency The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, participated on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the official economic launch of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) at the Rotana Hotel. The event brought together key stakeholders from the Congolese business community to foster dialogue and collective reflection on the country’s economic priorities. In her address, Prime Minister Suminwa highlighted the ambitious reforms undertaken by her government under… Read More Here

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Tin Prices Rise as Most Congolese Minerals Decline in Weekly Market Update

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Congo Mineral Prices Drop This Week as Cobalt, Copper, Nickel Fall — Tin Posts Rare Increase The prices of most major Congolese raw materials trended downward this week, according to commodity price data released on Monday, November 10, 2015. Tin was the only major mineral to record a notable increase, while several rare metals held steady. Cobalt, a key component in electric vehicle batteries, posted a slight decline, easing from $47 908.00 to $47 902.00 per tonne. Copper, one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important export minerals, also… Read More Here

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DRC Marks Milestone with First 1,000 Tons of Traceable Artisanal Cobalt

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

Traceable artisanal cobalt hits 1,000 tons in DR Congo, setting a benchmark for ethical mining and supply chain trust The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a major milestone in formalizing its cobalt sector, producing its first 1,000 metric tons of traceable artisanal cobalt. This move is seen as a critical step in ensuring a more transparent and ethically sourced supply of the battery metal that powers electric vehicles and energy storage systems worldwide. Congo is home to roughly 72% of global cobalt reserves and supplies more than 74%… Read More Here

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Australia’s Regulator Takes Legal Action Against AVZ Minerals for Concealing DRC Lithium Project Dispute

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Constance

ASIC Sues AVZ Minerals Over Alleged Failure to Disclose Congo Lithium Dispute Australia’s corporate regulator has filed a lawsuit against AVZ Minerals Ltd. and two of its directors, accusing the company of failing to disclose a major legal dispute with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over its stake in one of the world’s largest lithium projects. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced on Tuesday that it has initiated civil proceedings against the Perth-based miner, alleging breaches of continuous disclosure obligations and misleading and deceptive conduct related… Read More Here

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Mercuria and TechMet Explore Tantalum Mining Venture in DRC Amid US-Brokered Peace Talks

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Constance

Mercuria, TechMet Weigh Tantalum Mining Partnership in Eastern Congo as US Seeks Peace and Strategic Minerals Access Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. has held preliminary discussions with TechMet Ltd., a US-backed critical minerals investment company, over a potential partnership to develop one of the world’s richest tantalum deposits in the conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — contingent on a US-brokered peace deal. According to people familiar with the matter, the Geneva-based commodities trader and TechMet are considering a joint venture to modernize mining and processing operations near Rubaya, an… Read More Here

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Lubumbashi Acid Spill Sparks Environmental and Health Alarm

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Constance

Lubumbashi Mining Disaster: Acid Spill from CDM Threatens River, Homes, and Public Health In Lubumbashi, the Lubumbashi River has become a symbol of a growing environmental crisis. A recent spill from an acid effluent retention basin at the Chinese-owned Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) in the Kasapa district has contaminated streets, homes, and the river itself, prompting outrage from local communities and NGOs. The spill, which occurred three days prior, released toxic water that killed fish and destroyed residential areas. Authorities warn of serious health risks, including respiratory and neurological problems,… Read More Here