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DRC Copper, Tin, and Zinc Prices Decline While Cobalt, Gold, and Germanium See Gains 1

DRC Mining Exports: Copper, Tin, and Zinc Prices Show Mixed Trends in Early September 2025 Mining exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are showing mixed trends for the period of September 1–6, 2025, according to the latest price lists published on Monday. Copper and tin, two of the country’s key mining products, have shown slight declines in early September, continuing a trend observed since early August. Copper is trading at USD 9,656.95 per ton, up marginally from USD 9,621.90 last week. Tin, meanwhile, is slightly lower at USD… Read More Here

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Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba Outlines Priorities to Reform and Modernize DRC’s Mining Sector

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

DRC Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Sets Governance, Transparency, and Reform as Top Priorities On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the new Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Louis Watum Kabamba, met with the heads of agencies and institutions under his ministry to define the priorities of his mandate. According to an official statement, the meeting also served as an introduction aimed at strengthening collaboration between technical managers of the mining sector and the new minister. Minister Kabamba outlined a series of strategic priorities designed to modernize… Read More Here

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CAMI officially presents seven digital research certificates to the American company Kobold Metals

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

CAMI Officially Issues Seven Digital Research Certificates to Kobold Metals in DRC The Mining Registry of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially granted seven digitalized research certificates to U.S.-based Kobold Metals, marking a new milestone in the strategic partnership between the two nations. The certificates were presented on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Kinshasa during a ceremony attended by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. The initiative reflects the shared ambition of the DRC and the United States to strengthen economic ties through responsible and innovative development of… Read More Here

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Katamba Mining Seeks Concession for Mpiana-Mwanga III Hydropower Plant to Support Lithium Project in DRC

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

Katamba Mining Expands Mpiana-Mwanga Hydroelectric Project to 148 MW to Power Manono Lithium Mine and Local Communities Katamba Mining has submitted an application to the Electricity Sector Regulation Authority (ARE) for a production concession to develop the third phase of the Mpiana-Mwanga hydroelectric plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company, owned 70% by China’s Zijin Mining and 30% by state-owned Cominière, plans to install an additional 108 MW of capacity at the plant, located in the Manono territory of Tanganyika province. This application follows Katamba Mining’s April… Read More Here

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Lualaba Governor to address DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum in September in Kolwezi

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

Third edition of event to focus on industrialisation projects The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have confirmed that H.E. Fifi Masuka Saini, the Governor of Lualaba Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will address the event that is taking place from 29 to 30 September in Kolwezi. Governor Masuka Saini will deliver a welcome address during the opening session on 29 September. H.E. Fifi Masuka Saini is regarded as a prominent and influential figure in the country. She has marked her tenure as Lualaba Province Governor with… Read More Here

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DRC and Germany Strengthen Cooperation on Mining Governance and Sustainability

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

Germany Pledges $50 Million in Mining Cooperation with DRC to Boost Transparency and Sustainability The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Louis Kabamba Watunga, received a delegation from the German Cooperation on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Kinshasa. The delegation was led by the chargé d’affaires of the German Embassy. The meeting marked an important step in strengthening ties between Berlin and Kinshasa on strategic mining sector issues. The visit, described as a courtesy meeting, focused on ongoing bilateral projects, particularly those related to mining governance,… Read More Here

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U.S., DRC, and Rwanda Advance Partnership on Critical Minerals and Regional Peace

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

U.S. Hosts Roundtable with DRC and Rwanda to Boost Critical Mineral Security and Regional Stability Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) hosted a high-level roundtable on Thursday, August 28, in Washington, D.C., bringing together delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The discussions centered on strengthening collaboration in investment and critical mineral security—key to unlocking the economic potential of the Great Lakes region. SAFE highlighted on its official X account that with the implementation of the Peace Agreement, Rwanda and the DRC now have an opportunity to harness… Read More Here

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CREFDL Urges Stronger Oversight of Mining Revenue Allocations in DRC

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

CREFDL Calls for Audit of Mining Companies’ 0.3% Turnover Allocation in DRC In a note released on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Center for Research in Public Finance and Local Development (CREFDL) urged the Court of Auditors to conduct a thorough evaluation of how mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) manage the mandatory 0.3% turnover allocation for local development. CREFDL also called on civil society organizations to strengthen their monitoring efforts to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the use of these funds. The recommendation follows an… Read More Here

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DRC Launches Workshop to Boost Transparency in Mining, Oil, and Forestry Contract Disclosures

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 Constance

DRC Advances Extractive Sector Transparency with Mining, Oil, and Forestry Contract Disclosure Workshop The EITI-DRC Technical Secretariat launched a two-day workshop on the disclosure of mining, oil, and forestry concession contracts on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Lubumbashi Hotel. The workshop is part of the ENCORE Project, funded by the IDA/World Bank through the Ministry of Finance, and aims to strengthen transparency and governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s extractive sector. From August 28 to 29, participants from sectoral ministries, public enterprises, the mining cadastre (CAMI), the Technical… Read More Here

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DRC to Issue First-Ever $1.5 Billion Eurobond to Finance Infrastructure and Boost Connectivity

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Constance

Democratic Republic of Congo Launches $1.5B Eurobond to Fund Infrastructure and Drive Growth The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will issue its first-ever Eurobond worth $1.5 billion, the Ministry of Finance announced on Friday. The bond aims to finance priority infrastructure projects and enhance national connectivity in line with the government’s 2024–2028 Action Program. A Eurobond is a debt instrument issued on international financial markets in hard currency—typically U.S. dollars—to attract foreign investors. In exchange, the issuing country commits to repaying the capital, plus interest, over an agreed period. According… Read More Here