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Glencore Emphasizes Local Impact, ESG Standards and Sustainable Mining at DRC Mining Week 2026 1 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

Glencore Emphasizes Local Impact, ESG Standards and Sustainable Mining at DRC Mining Week 2026

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Glencore Highlights 98% Local Workforce, ESG Compliance and Sustainable Mining Strategy in the DRC At the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi, Glencore’s leadership in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlighted the company’s focus on human development, ethical mining practices, and long-term sustainability across its operations. Speaking in her capacity as sponsor of the event, Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President of Glencore DRC and Chairperson of Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), emphasized the group’s commitment to embedding its activities within local communities through skills development, employment, and… Read More Here
Kibali Gold Mines Calls for Stronger Formalization of Artisanal Mining in the DRC 2 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Corporate News Events & Expos Gold 

Kibali Gold Mines Calls for Stronger Formalization of Artisanal Mining in the DRC

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Kibali Gold Mines Highlights Need for Formalization and Environmental Control in Artisanal Mining Sector The DRC Mining Week 2026 officially opened on Wednesday at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, bringing together government officials, mining companies, and industry stakeholders to discuss sustainable development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s extractive sector. During a panel discussion focused on artisanal and small-scale mining, Kibali Gold Mines Head of Social Affairs, Le Franc Basima, outlined the key challenges facing the sub-sector, emphasizing that formalization remains the most critical issue. He… Read More Here
EquityBCDC Positions Itself as Key Financier of DRC Mining Industrialization and Value Chain Development 3 Mining in DRC Investment News 

EquityBCDC Positions Itself as Key Financier of DRC Mining Industrialization and Value Chain Development

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EquityBCDC Expands $200 Million Lending Capacity to Drive Mining Industrialization and SME Growth in the DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is increasingly focused on transforming its vast mineral wealth into long-term economic prosperity through the development of local industries and integrated value chains. Achieving this ambition, however, requires strong financial support across all levels of the mining ecosystem. EquityBCDC, one of the country’s leading commercial banks, says it is positioning itself as a key financial partner in supporting mining industrialization, particularly by strengthening funding access for small and… Read More Here
Energy Producers Call for Stronger Power Purchase Agreements to Unlock Electricity Investment in the DRC 4 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

Energy Producers Call for Stronger Power Purchase Agreements to Unlock Electricity Investment in the DRC

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Energy Experts Say Power Purchase Agreements Are Key to Unlocking Electricity Investment and Mining Growth Energy stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for stronger investment frameworks, particularly through power purchase agreements (PPAs), to unlock financing for electricity generation and address persistent power shortages affecting the mining and industrial sectors. Speaking during a high-level panel at the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week, energy producer and Kipay Energy Chief Executive Officer Eric Monga said the country’s energy challenge is not a lack of resources,… Read More Here
DRC Mines Secretary-General Calls for Implementation of Mining Sector Reforms at DRC Mining Week 5 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Mines Secretary-General Calls for Implementation of Mining Sector Reforms at DRC Mining Week

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DRC Mines Secretary-General Urges Implementation of Mining Reforms at DRC Mining Week The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been urged to accelerate the implementation of key recommendations aimed at strengthening its mining sector and expanding its role in global critical minerals value chains following the conclusion of a three-day industry forum. The event concluded on June 19, with discussions focusing on the challenges facing the Congolese mining industry and the country’s strategic position in the global supply chain for minerals essential to the energy transition. The closing ceremony was… Read More Here
MMG Kinsevere Urges More Investment as Global Copper Supply Tightens at DRC Mining Week 6 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Events & Expos Investment News 

MMG Kinsevere Urges More Investment as Global Copper Supply Tightens at DRC Mining Week

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DRC Mining Week 2026: MMG Kinsevere Warns of Future Copper Supply Deficit and Calls for Increased Investment MMG Kinsevere has called for increased investment in the global copper industry, warning that rising demand driven by the energy transition and rapid urbanization could place significant pressure on supply over the next decade. Speaking during DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi, Xie Hao, Deputy General Manager for Technology and Operations Assurance at MMG Kinsevere, said the Democratic Republic of Congo is well positioned to play a critical role in meeting future global copper… Read More Here
DRC Miners Seek Delay to 5% Employee Equity Rule as Unions Push for Immediate Enforcement 7 Mining in DRC Copper 

DRC Miners Seek Delay to 5% Employee Equity Rule as Unions Push for Immediate Enforcement

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DRC Mining Sector Divided Over 5% Congolese Employee Equity Requirement as Companies Request Delay and Unions Demand Enforcement Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking a delay to a government directive requiring them to allocate a 5% equity stake to Congolese employees, while trade unions are calling for immediate enforcement ahead of a July 31 deadline, according to a document and three industry sources. No company has yet complied with the directive, a union leader said, despite growing government pressure to strengthen local participation in a… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Discusses Strategic Mining Mapping Partnership with Dynamic Aviation in Houston 8 Mining in DRC Partnership 

Tshisekedi Discusses Strategic Mining Mapping Partnership with Dynamic Aviation in Houston

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President Félix Tshisekedi Holds Talks with Dynamic Aviation on Advanced Mineral Mapping Program to Boost DRC Mining Sector During an official visit to Houston, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, received a delegation from the American company Dynamic Aviation, led by its Managing Director, Michael Stoltzfus. The meeting focused on a proposed strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the development and optimization of the DRC’s vast mining potential through advanced geospatial technologies. A National Program for Critical Mineral Mapping At the center of the discussions was a… Read More Here
Raoul Wazenga Positions DRC for Energy Transition Boom with $199 Million Exploration Program 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Exploration Investment News 

Raoul Wazenga Positions DRC for Energy Transition Boom with $199 Million Exploration Program

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DRC Invests Nearly $200 Million in Geological Exploration as Raoul Wazenga Targets New Critical Mineral Discoveries The Congolese government is stepping up efforts to secure the future of its mining industry through major investments in geological research and mineral exploration. Speaking at a press conference held on Monday in Lubumbashi, Raoul Wazenga Vitima, Director General of the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC), outlined the government’s ambitious exploration programs aimed at identifying new mineral deposits to support the global energy transition and create employment opportunities for local communities. According to… Read More Here
Louis Watum Opens DRC Mining Week 2026 with Call for Mineral Transformation and Value Addition 10 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

Louis Watum Opens DRC Mining Week 2026 with Call for Mineral Transformation and Value Addition

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Unveils Vision to Make Congo a Global Critical Minerals Hub The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, officially opened the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Lubumbashi under the theme: “Transforming the DRC: From Local Player to Global Hub for Critical Minerals.” The opening ceremony brought together several senior government officials, including the Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Molendo Sakombi, the Governor of Haut-Katanga Province, as well as investors, mining operators, industry experts, and… Read More Here

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