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EU Highlights Lobito Corridor’s Role in Boosting Trade and Youth Opportunities in Southern Africa 1

The Lobito Corridor can strengthen trade and investment opportunities for Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, said the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Angola, Rosário Bento Pais, on Thursday in Luanda. Speaking at the launch of four EU-funded youth entrepreneurship projects in Luanda, the ambassador emphasized that the corridor has the potential to drive economic diversification and create job opportunities for young people across Angola, Zambia, and the DRC. She noted that the European Union is guided by its Global Gateway strategy—an initiative aimed at mobilizing critical and… Read More Here

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Copper and Gold Prices Climb Amid South Kivu Supply Disruptions

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 Constance

Copper and gold prices continued their upward trend last week, driven in part by supply disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade’s price bulletin for the period of April 7 to 12, 2025, copper is trading at $9,916.25 per tonne, while gold has risen to $98.04 per gram on the global market. Copper prices rose slightly from $9,791.15 per tonne the previous week, maintaining the upward momentum observed since the end of March. Gold prices also increased, climbing from $96.86 per gram… Read More Here

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DRC Establishes Geological Research Zones to Boost Transparency and Revive Exploration

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has adopted a long-awaited decree to establish and regulate Geological Research Zones (ZRG), marking a major step in reforming its mining sector. The decision was made during the 38th ordinary session of the Council of Ministers on Friday, April 4, 2025, where Minister of Mines Kizito Pakabomba presented the draft decree. The reform addresses years of regulatory ambiguity that hindered geological prospecting efforts across the country. “The Mining Code provides no clear framework for creating these zones,” the minister noted, emphasizing the negative impact… Read More Here

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Tanzania and DRC to Develop Joint Dry Ports to Boost Regional Trade

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to allocate land for the development of dry ports in both countries, aiming to improve regional trade and logistics. The agreement was reached during bilateral meetings held in Lubumbashi from April 3 to 5, 2025. Under the deal, each country will provide 60 hectares of land—Tanzania in Kwala and Katosho, and the DRC in Kasumbalesa and Kasenga. This land exchange marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Transport Infrastructure Development Program, launched in 2022 under the Central Corridor… Read More Here

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DRC Delegation Studies Botswana’s Diamond Success to Revive MIBA

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

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

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

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

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

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

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

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

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CMOC Increases Cobalt Output Despite DRC Export Ban

April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 Constance

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

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Alphamin Nears Tin Mine Restart in DRC After Rebel Retreat

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 Constance

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

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

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 Constance

“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