Mining in DRC - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

DRC Telecommunications Sector to Benefit from Stronger Local Content Oversight Through ARSP-ARPTC Partnership

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Agencies Strengthen Cooperation to Promote Congolese Participation in Telecommunications Subcontracting The Regulatory Authority for Public Procurement Subcontracting (ARSP) and the Authority for Regulation of Posts and Telecommunications of Congo (ARPTC) have agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving oversight, promoting local content, and increasing opportunities for Congolese subcontractors in the telecommunications sector. ARSP Director General Juan Ted Beleshayi Kasanda was received on July 22, 2026, at the ARPTC headquarters by its President, Christian Katende, for a working session focused on improving coordination between the two institutions. The discussions centred… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety

DRC Suspends Angoa Mining Operations After Fatal Landslide Claims Artisanal Miner’s Life

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Fatal Landslide at Walikale Artisanal Mine Sparks Suspension of Operations and Renewed Calls for Stronger Safety Standards Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have temporarily suspended mining operations at the Angoa artisanal mining site in the Utunda group of Walikale Territory, North Kivu, following a fatal landslide that claimed the life of an artisanal miner. The accident occurred on July 19 while the miner was working at the bottom of a mining shaft. A large section of earth suddenly collapsed, burying him beneath the debris. Fellow miners immediately launched… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Economy

DRC Cobalt Prices Remain Stable as Global Demand Supports Market

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Cobalt Prices Edge Higher as Demand for Battery Metals Maintains Market Stability Cobalt prices in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continued their gradual upward trend during the week of July 20–25, 2026, reflecting ongoing stability in the global battery metals market. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade’s latest official price list, cobalt was priced at US$55,628 per tonne, up slightly from US$55,618 per tonne the previous week. While the 0.01% increase is marginal, it signals continued market resilience following months of significant price volatility. The modest gain… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development

DRC Initiates New Review of China-Backed Mining and Infrastructure Cooperation

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Begins Comprehensive Review of China Infrastructure-for-Minerals Partnership to Boost Development Outcomes The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a new review of its strategic infrastructure-for-minerals partnership with China, aiming to assess the implementation of commitments and strengthen the effectiveness of one of the country’s most significant mining agreements. A preparatory meeting for the review was held on July 21, 2026, at the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa and was chaired by Anthony Nkinzo Kamole, Chief of Staff to President Félix Tshisekedi. The meeting brought together key institutions… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium

DRC Enters Global Lithium Supply Chain as Manono Ships First Concentrate to China

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Begins Lithium Exports from Manono as Country Emerges as Key Battery Mineral Supplier The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially entered the global lithium supply chain after the first shipments of lithium concentrate from the Manono district in Tanganyika Province began moving to China, marking a historic milestone for the country’s mining sector. The development positions the DRC as an emerging supplier of critical minerals required for the global energy transition, particularly for electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy storage systems, and other clean energy technologies. The Manono lithium… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Energy Oil & Gas Petroleum

Angola and DRC Deepen Energy Cooperation on Shared Offshore Hydrocarbon Resources

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Constance

Angola and DRC Advance Joint Offshore Oil Development with New Cooperation Measures for Common Interest Area Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have continued to strengthen their energy partnership after technical experts from both countries met in Luanda on Tuesday and Wednesday to advance cooperation within the Area of Common Interest (ACI). According to Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, the meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of the legal framework governing the joint exploration of shared offshore hydrocarbon resources and enhancing cooperation mechanisms between the… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development Mining in DRC

DR Congo-Zambia Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe Corridor Set for 2027 Opening

July 18, 2026July 19, 2026 Constance

New DR Congo-Zambia Road Corridor to Ease Trade Bottlenecks with 2027 Opening Target A new transport corridor linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia is expected to open in 2027 if construction remains on schedule. The Kasomeno-Kasenga-Chalwe corridor is being developed under a concession awarded jointly by the two countries to GED Africa and includes a major bridge over the Luapula River, a cross-border road link and a one-stop border post. Located in Haut-Katanga province in the DRC, the project is designed to provide an alternative route to… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Copper New Mining Projects

Louis Watum Targets Another Copper Milestone with New Kasai Project

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Constance

Louis Watum Advances Kasai Copper Project as Congo Strengthens Position in Global Copper Market Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum is supporting the development of a major copper project in the Kasai region as the country seeks to expand its mining footprint and unlock new mineral resources. The Kasai copper project represents a potential new chapter for the DRC’s mining sector, which is already one of the world’s leading sources of copper and cobalt. The initiative aligns with the government’s strategy to increase mineral production, attract… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Artisanal mining

DRC Launches First Pilot Artisanal Mining Zone in Major Step Toward Sector Reform

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance

DRC Launches First Pilot Artisanal Mining Zone to Formalize Mining and Improve Mineral Traceability The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its first pilot Artisanal Mining Zone (AZE), marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to formalize and professionalize the country’s artisanal mining sector. The initiative is part of the government’s broader mining reform agenda, implemented under the leadership of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, with the Ministry of Mines spearheading efforts to improve governance, enhance mineral traceability, and create safer working conditions… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Events & Expos

FEC Chamber of Mines Opens Forum on Revising DRC Mining Code to Boost Investment

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Code Review: FEC Chamber of Mines Launches Forum to Strengthen Investment and Competitiveness The Chamber of Mines of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, launched a three-day forum in Kinshasa aimed at reviewing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Mining Code. The forum brings together mining experts, industry operators, investors, government officials, and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for a more stable, competitive, and investment-friendly legal framework capable of supporting the long-term growth of the country’s mining sector. DRC’s Strategic Role in the… Read More Here