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DRC Extends Cobalt Export Ban Amid Global Supply Squeeze and Rising Prices 1 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Extends Cobalt Export Ban Amid Global Supply Squeeze and Rising Prices

Constance
The Strategic Minerals Market Regulatory and Control Authority (ARECOMS) has announced a three-month extension of the temporary suspension on cobalt exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The renewed measure, effective from June 21, 2025, was made public via a press release issued on Saturday, June 21. According to the ARECOMS Board of Directors, led by Patrick Mpoyi Luabeya, the decision stems from continued oversupply in the market. The suspension applies to all cobalt produced across the country—whether sourced from industrial, semi-industrial, artisanal, or small-scale mining operations. This extension… Read More Here
U.S. Signals Strategic Shift in Africa at DRC Mining Week 2 Mining in DRC 

U.S. Signals Strategic Shift in Africa at DRC Mining Week

Constance
Before an audience of investors and policymakers at DRC Mining Week 2025, U.S. Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lucy Tamlyn, delivered a forthright and strategic address outlining Washington’s renewed economic ambitions in the DRC and Central Africa. Speaking from Lubumbashi, the heart of the country’s copper belt, Ambassador Tamlyn made it clear: the United States no longer intends to remain a bystander in the global race for strategic resources. “For too long, we have been on the back foot,” she declared. “We’re beginning to recognize how uncompetitive we’ve… Read More Here
CAMI Chief Urges Cross-Border Geological Collaboration 3 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

CAMI Chief Urges Cross-Border Geological Collaboration

Constance
In response to the lack of coordination among African nations regarding geological data, Popol Mabolia Yenga, Director General of the Mining Cadastre (CAMI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has called for a regional research initiative aimed at preventing disputes over the origin of mineral resources. Speaking during the panel discussion “Roadmap for the Mining Industry: Shaping the Future of Mining in the DRC,” held as part of DRC Mining Week 2025 in Lubumbashi, Mabolia emphasized the shortcomings of the current nation-by-nation approach to mapping Africa’s subsoil. “We face… Read More Here
Pascal Agboyibor Appointed to Lead Legal Oversight in DRC–US Critical Minerals Partnership 4 Mining in DRC 

Pascal Agboyibor Appointed to Lead Legal Oversight in DRC–US Critical Minerals Partnership

Constance
Franco-Togolese business lawyer Pascal Agboyibor has been appointed as a key member of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) strategic coordination unit tasked with managing mining partnership negotiations with the United States. His appointment was formalized on May 12, 2025, by Decision No. 25/020, which established the unit to oversee implementation of the bilateral critical minerals agreement. The coordination unit is composed of three components: a management team, a technical secretariat, and a panel of experts. Agboyibor is the only lawyer appointed to the management team, joining high-ranking officials such… Read More Here
DRC Govt Moves to Curb Illegal Artisanal Mining at Key Glencore Sites 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Govt Moves to Curb Illegal Artisanal Mining at Key Glencore Sites

Constance
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a series of measures aimed at halting the persistent infiltration of artisanal miners into industrial mining concessions, particularly at the Kamoto-Oléivera-Virgule (KOV) and Mashamba sites operated by Kamoto Copper Company (KCC). During a visit to KCC’s facilities in Kolwezi on Thursday, June 12, 2025, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa addressed the growing security concerns. “This issue was discussed at the provincial security council chaired by the head of state. Measures are being developed, and we are considering alternative solutions for… Read More Here
Alphamin Leads DRC Cassiterite Production in Q1 2025 Amid Operational Challenges 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Alphamin Leads DRC Cassiterite Production in Q1 2025 Amid Operational Challenges

Constance
Alphamin Resources, operator of the Bisie tin mine in Walikale Territory, North Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accounted for the majority of the country’s industrial cassiterite production in the first quarter of 2025. According to data from the Mining Coordination and Planning Unit (CTCPM), Alphamin produced 4,104 tonnes of cassiterite, representing approximately 88% of total industrial output during the period. However, this figure is lower than what Alphamin reported in a press release issued on April 9. The company stated that it had produced 4,270 tonnes of… Read More Here
Kamoa Kakula copper mine disruption likely caused by overmining says Ivanhoe 7 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Kamoa Kakula copper mine disruption likely caused by overmining says Ivanhoe

Constance
Seismic activity that recently disrupted production at the massive Kamoa-Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo appears to have been self-induced, according to preliminary findings released by the mine’s operator, Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. The incident, which occurred last month and resulted in flooding in parts of the mine, originated in an area where a significant portion of the ore had already been extracted, the company revealed in a filing on Wednesday. “Current thinking postulates that blocks of ore, earmarked for secondary extraction, began to collapse in a cascading… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi Launches Major Reform of Artisanal Cobalt Mining in Lualaba 8 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Cobalt 

President Tshisekedi Launches Major Reform of Artisanal Cobalt Mining in Lualaba

Constance
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi has announced a bold reform initiative targeting the artisanal cobalt mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a strong focus on Lualaba Province. The move signals a major shift in the government’s approach to one of the country’s most vital yet disorganized industries. The announcement was made during the Council of Ministers held on June 13, 2025, in Kolwezi. Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya relayed the President’s concerns, emphasizing the urgent need to address the severe challenges faced by Congolese citizens working in artisanal mining.… Read More Here
DRC Urged to Formalize and Protect Artisanal Mining as Sector Faces Growing Challenges 9 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Urged to Formalize and Protect Artisanal Mining as Sector Faces Growing Challenges

Constance
The management of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) took center stage during the 2025 edition of DRC Mining Week, held from June 11 to 14 at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi. Key industry stakeholders, including government officials and mining operators, discussed pressing issues facing the ASM sector, which remains a vital source of livelihood for many Congolese citizens. Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, Director General of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Assistance and Support Service (SAEMAPE), revealed that his agency had identified at least 1,409 mining cooperatives operating across the Democratic Republic… Read More Here
Barrick Urges DRC to Strengthen Gold Mining Policies Amid Market Surge 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News Events & Expos Gold 

Barrick Urges DRC to Strengthen Gold Mining Policies Amid Market Surge

Constance
Gold prices recently hit their highest level in a week, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States. Against this backdrop, Cyril Mutombo, Country Director for Barrick Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has called on the Congolese government to enhance its mining policies to attract more gold-focused investment. Speaking during a panel on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at DRC Mining Week, Mutombo emphasized the need for a more investor-friendly environment to fully capitalize on the country’s gold potential. As… Read More Here

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