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Landslides Claim Three Lives in North Kivu’s Walikale Artisanal Mines

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

North Kivu Mining Tragedy: Three Artisanal Miners Killed in Landslides A devastating double landslide has struck the Walikale region of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of three artisanal miners on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Local sources report that two miners died at the Kabombo mining site while working inside a shaft. “They were caught off guard by a sudden landslide while mining,” said the head of the Utunda group. On the same day, a separate landslide at the Angola site claimed another life. Recovery efforts were… Read More Here

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DRC Oil Prices Record Modest Weekly Gain but Remain on Downward Trend

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

DRC Oil Prices Rise 1.8% to $67.7 per Barrel Despite Yearly Decline The price of a barrel of oil, one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key export commodities, rose to US$67.7 on August 22, 2025, up from US$66.9 the previous week, marking a 1.8% increase, according to the Central Bank of Congo’s latest economic report. As of August 21, oil prices were still 9.1% lower than at the end of 2024 and down 19.2% year-on-year, underscoring the sector’s ongoing challenges. Energy analysts say the weekly gain reflects a… Read More Here

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DRC’s Niobium Exports Record Modest Price Uptick

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

DRC Niobium Prices Edge Up on Global Markets Amid Stable Demand Niobium concentrate, one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key export products, recorded a slight price increase on international markets during the week of August 25–30, 2025. The metal is now trading at US$5,633.04 per ton, up from US$5,629.12 the previous week, marking a modest 0.07% rise, according to price data released by the Ministry of Foreign Trade on August 26. Industry experts note that while the increase is marginal, it underscores the relative stability of global demand… Read More Here

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

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

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

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KoBold Metals Expands Lithium Exploration in DRC with Seven New Permits

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

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

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Kipushi Debottlenecking Program Completed Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget

August 28, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

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

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DRC Govt Acts Against Illegal Gold Mining at Muhila Ranch

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 Constance

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