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DRC Pushes Forward With US$2 Billion Manono Lithium Project 1 Mining in DRC Investment News Lithium New Mining Projects 

DRC Pushes Forward With US$2 Billion Manono Lithium Project

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DR Congo Advances US$2 Billion Manono Lithium Project to Boost Local Processing and Jobs The Democratic Republic of the Congo is accelerating the development of the US$2 billion Manono lithium project in Tanganyika Province as the government pushes to strengthen local mineral processing, infrastructure development, and job creation in the country’s growing battery minerals sector. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba met with officials from MANONO LITHIUM SAS on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for a working session focused on the progress and implementation of the strategic lithium project. During the… Read More Here
DRC Eyes One of World’s Largest Copper Mines Under Chinese-Backed Proposal 2 Copper Economy Mining in DRC 

DRC Eyes One of World’s Largest Copper Mines Under Chinese-Backed Proposal

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DR Congo Could Host One of the World’s Biggest Copper Mines as China Expands Critical Minerals Footprint The Democratic Republic of the Congo could soon host one of the world’s largest copper mines under a proposal by a subsidiary of China Railway Group, as global competition for critical minerals intensifies between China and the United States. A unit of the Chinese state-owned company, known as CREC, met with Congolese Mines Minister Louis Watum on Thursday to discuss a major mining project expected to produce between 200,000 and 500,000 metric tonnes… Read More Here
Louis Watum Mobilises ENA Graduates Around Mining Sector Reforms 3 Mining in DRC 

Louis Watum Mobilises ENA Graduates Around Mining Sector Reforms

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DRC Mines Ministry Engages ENA Graduates on Mining Governance Reforms and Sector Development Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba on Wednesday met with graduates of the National School of Administration (ENA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry of Mines and public administration officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The meeting formed part of a broader strategic reflection on key priorities facing the country’s mining sector, with discussions centered on governance reforms, transparency and traceability in mineral resource management, and measures to combat fraud. Participants also… Read More Here
DRC Considers Zambian Tailings Water Treatment Technology for Mining Sector 4 Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

DRC Considers Zambian Tailings Water Treatment Technology for Mining Sector

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DRC Explores Zambian Mining Wastewater Technology to Improve Environmental Protection and Water Recycling Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held talks on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, with a delegation from Zambian group SACOR to discuss the potential introduction of advanced wastewater treatment technology for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. The delegation, led by Solange Kappongo, presented an innovative solution designed to treat wastewater generated during the ore concentration process, commonly known as tailings management. According to SACOR, the technology uses specialized equipment to separate solid mining residues from… Read More Here
Middle East Conflict Threatens DRC Copper and Cobalt Sector Amid Sulfuric Acid Shortage 5 Mining in DRC Cobalt Economy 

Middle East Conflict Threatens DRC Copper and Cobalt Sector Amid Sulfuric Acid Shortage

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China’s Sulfuric Acid Export Suspension Threatens DRC Copper Production Amid Global Supply Crunch The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) copper and cobalt sector is facing growing pressure following China’s decision to suspend sulfuric acid exports amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a move that is tightening global supply chains and raising production costs across the mining industry. According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs cited by Jeune Afrique, the DRC could lose up to 125,000 tonnes of copper production in 2026 if logistical disruptions and supply shortages persist. Copper… Read More Here
ARSP Launches Subcontracting Compliance Campaign in Haut-Katanga to Support Congolese Businesses 6 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

ARSP Launches Subcontracting Compliance Campaign in Haut-Katanga to Support Congolese Businesses

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DRC’s ARSP Expands Subcontracting Compliance Drive to Haut-Katanga to Boost Local SMEs and Job Creation The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has extended its subcontracting compliance campaign to Haut-Katanga Province as part of ongoing efforts to increase business opportunities for Congolese companies and promote local job creation. Led by Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, the ARSP delegation is currently in Haut-Katanga following a similar operation in Lualaba Province. During courtesy meetings with Provincial Assembly President Michel Kabwe and Interim Governor Martin Kazembe, Mr Katemb requested institutional… Read More Here
DRC Plans New Copper Megaproject in Greater Kasai With Integrated Energy Infrastructure 7 Mining in DRC Energy New Mining Projects 

DRC Plans New Copper Megaproject in Greater Kasai With Integrated Energy Infrastructure

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DRC Pushes Greater Kasai Mining Expansion With Major Chinese Copper Project and Energy Infrastructure Plan The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing plans to transform Greater Kasai into a new strategic mining production hub, as part of efforts to diversify the country’s extractive industry beyond its traditional mining regions. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba held discussions with officials from China Railway Resources Universal Limited to review a major proposed mining investment in the territories of Miabi and Kabeya-Kamwanga. Large-scale copper… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Posts Q1 Loss After Kamoa-Kakula Tax Hit Despite Strong Copper Expansion Push 8 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News Taxes 

Ivanhoe Mines Posts Q1 Loss After Kamoa-Kakula Tax Hit Despite Strong Copper Expansion Push

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Ivanhoe Mines Reports Q1 2026 Loss Amid Kamoa-Kakula Tax Settlement and Expands Copper Growth Strategy Ivanhoe Mines, a Canadian mining company, reported a net loss of $2-million and a total comprehensive loss of $35 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. This marks a sharp reversal from the same period in 2025, when the company recorded a profit of $122-million and total comprehensive income of $128 million. The company attributed the decline mainly to its share of losses from the Kamoa Holding joint venture in the Democratic Republic of… Read More Here
DRC Weighs Stake in $270M Zambia Power Link to Ease Mining Energy Shortages 9 Mining in DRC Electricity Mining in Zambia 

DRC Weighs Stake in $270M Zambia Power Link to Ease Mining Energy Shortages

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DRC Considers Equity in Zambia Power Project to Boost Copper Output and Tackle Energy Deficit The Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering taking an equity stake in a $270 million cross-border electricity project with Zambia, as persistent power shortages threaten production in one of the world’s most important copper regions. According to the finance ministry, the proposed investment would give Kinshasa a direct role in developing a 200-kilometre high-voltage transmission line linking Kalumbila in northwestern Zambia to Kolwezi, the heart of Congo’s copper belt. The line is expected to… Read More Here
DRC Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms with New Projects and World Bank Funding 10 Mining in DRC Energy 

DRC Accelerates Energy Sector Reforms with New Projects and World Bank Funding

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DRC Secures $250M World Bank Funding, Advances Power Projects to Boost Electricity Supply The Democratic Republic of the Congo is intensifying efforts to transform its energy sector through new infrastructure projects and strategic financing aimed at expanding electricity access and supporting economic growth. Speaking before the ATI-NTIC Commission of the National Assembly, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, highlighted key progress, including the commissioning of the Kakobola hydroelectric power plant and the mobilization of major development funding. A cornerstone of this strategy is the approval of $250… Read More Here

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