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DRC Delegation Studies Botswana’s Diamond Success to Revive MIBA 1 Mining in DRC Diamond 

DRC Delegation Studies Botswana’s Diamond Success to Revive MIBA

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Following President Félix Tshisekedi’s 2023 visit to Botswana, a Congolese delegation led by Joëlle Kabena, Coordinator of the State Financial Support Project Management Unit for the Revival of MIBA Activities (UGP-MIBA), visited Gaborone from March 17 to 22, 2025. The mission aimed to draw lessons from Botswana’s world-renowned success in the diamond sector to help relaunch the operations of MIBA, once a major economic engine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The delegation included members of MIBA’s technical management, an expert from the Ministry of Finance, and a national… Read More Here
CAMI Emphasizes Legal Deadlines to Boost Transparency in DRC’s Mining Sector 2 Mining in DRC 

CAMI Emphasizes Legal Deadlines to Boost Transparency in DRC’s Mining Sector

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The Mining Cadastre (CAMI), the Congolese government agency responsible for managing mining properties, titles, and quarries, hosted a legal café on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Memling Hotel in Kinshasa. The event focused on the theme “Cadastral Procedures: Legal Deadlines.” The gathering brought together key stakeholders from the mining sector, including legal experts, industry representatives, and CAMI officials. Discussions centered on the importance of adhering to legal deadlines related to various procedures—such as acquiring mining titles, applying for mining rights, renewing or transforming titles, and the potential withdrawal of… Read More Here
Glencore’s DRC Mines Earn Copper Mark for Responsible Mining Practices 3 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Glencore’s DRC Mines Earn Copper Mark for Responsible Mining Practices

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Glencore’s two operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a joint venture with Gécamines and the DRC government, and Mutanda Mining (MUMI), in which the State holds a 5% stake—have been awarded the Copper Mark, a globally recognised certification for responsible copper production. This achievement follows a rigorous, voluntary assurance process launched in 2024, aimed at certifying sustainable and ethical mining practices. Both KCC and MUMI are located in Lualaba province and produce copper and cobalt. “Participating in the Copper Mark assurance process has helped us… Read More Here
Cobalt Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

CMOC Increases Cobalt Output Despite DRC Export Ban

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CMOC Group significantly increased cobalt production at its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the first quarter of 2025, even as local authorities enforced a temporary export ban on the battery metal. According to the company’s latest statement, cobalt output rose by 20.7% to 30,414 metric tons in the three months ending March. Copper production also climbed 15.7%, reaching approximately 171,000 metric tons. In February, the DRC — the world’s largest supplier of cobalt — imposed a four-month ban on cobalt exports, aiming to curb market oversupply and… Read More Here
Alphamin Nears Tin Mine Restart in DRC After Rebel Retreat 4 Mining in DRC Tin 

Alphamin Nears Tin Mine Restart in DRC After Rebel Retreat

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Alphamin Resources Corp. may soon restart operations at one of the world’s largest tin mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following the withdrawal of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels from the area, according to a senior U.S. official. “We hope the company will resume — or at least announce plans to resume — operations soon,” said Massad Boulos, senior adviser for Africa to former U.S. President Donald Trump, during a press briefing Tuesday in Kigali, Rwanda. “We strongly encourage them to restart operations.” Toronto-listed Alphamin suspended mining at its… Read More Here
DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum back with big move to Kolwezi in September 5 Events & Expos Mining in DRC Sponsored Content 

DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum back with big move to Kolwezi in September

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“The industry has spoken, and we have listened” It’s official, DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum is moving to Kolwezi and is taking place from 29-30 September 2025. In what is already the third edition of this event, the focus is on the region’s potential in the global energy transition, including leveraging the DRC and Zambia’s significant cobalt and copper resources for battery precursor manufacturing. Overall, the DRC envisions a future where it plays a pivotal role in the global battery metals supply chain, contributing to the energy transition while fostering economic… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Calls for Acceleration of Lobito Corridor Development 6 Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

DRC Prime Minister Calls for Acceleration of Lobito Corridor Development

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Speaking at the 38th Meeting of the Council of Ministers at the African Union City, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka emphasized the urgent need to accelerate development projects along the Lobito Corridor. In her address, the Prime Minister highlighted the Italian government’s launch of a new partnership model with Africa, rooted in the Mattei Plan—an initiative focused on fostering equitable and mutually beneficial cooperation. The Mattei Plan prioritizes joint identification of development priorities in collaboration with African nations. Prime Minister Suminwa Tuluka noted that connectivity infrastructure, particularly the Lobito Corridor,… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Reports Significantly Increased Hydroelectric Power Availability for Kamoa-Kakula 7 Mining in DRC Copper Hydro power plant 

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Significantly Increased Hydroelectric Power Availability for Kamoa-Kakula

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Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today, alongside the company’s first-quarter production results, that Kamoa-Kakula has reached a major turning point following a significant increase in imported hydroelectric power in recent weeks enabling the start-up of the new on-site copper smelter. Imported hydroelectric power increased by 20 megawatts (MW) to 70 MW in mid-March. Imported hydropower is expected to increase further to 100 MW imminently, representing a 100% increase over recent weeks. Kamoa-Kakula delivered record production during… Read More Here
Bin Nassor Elected to Lead DRC Chamber of Mines as TFM Returns to Power 8 Mining in DRC Mining Personality 

Bin Nassor Elected to Lead DRC Chamber of Mines as TFM Returns to Power

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The election of Bin Nassor as President of the Chamber of Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marks the return of mining giant Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) to the leadership of the country’s key mining institution. TFM, a major player in the Congolese mining sector, previously held this position several years ago. Nassor represented the CMOC Group, parent company of both Kisanfu Mining and TFM. The election was held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, under the auspices of the Chamber of Mines—a commission of the Federation of Congolese… Read More Here
China Molybdenum’s DRC Operations Drive Record Growth and Strategic Dominance 9 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

China Molybdenum’s DRC Operations Drive Record Growth and Strategic Dominance

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Mining giant China Molybdenum Co. Ltd. (CMOC)—a key player in the Democratic Republic of Congo through its operations at Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) and Kisanfu Mining (KFM)—achieved a significant milestone in 2024, posting impressive financial and operational results that solidify its status among the world’s top producers of strategic metals. According to the company, net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 64% to USD 1.9 billion, while revenue increased by 14.37% to reach USD 29.85 billion. CMOC also reported exceptional growth in operating cash flow, which surged by 108.38% to… Read More Here

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