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DRC Lifts Mandatory Mining Tender Rule to Restore Commercial Freedom

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba Karinga Mulume, has officially repealed Ministerial Order No. 00049/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2022, which had mandated the sale of mineral substances through tenders supervised by the Center for Expertise, Evaluation and Certification (CEEC). The decision, announced on Monday, June 2, 2025, aims to restore the legal right of mining operators to freely market their products, in line with Articles 85 and 108 octies of the Congolese Mining Code. The 2022 order required holders of mining rights to sell their products through competitive bidding processes… Read More Here

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Zijin-Backed Katamba Mining Launches Tender for Crushing Plant Subcontractor

April 19, 2025April 19, 2025 Constance

On April 14, 2025, Katamba Mining—70% owned by China’s Zijin Mining—launched a tender to recruit a subcontractor to build and operate a crushing plant. The facility will produce gravel and sand for the Mpiana-Mwanga III hydroelectric project, located more than 90 km northeast of Manono in Tanganyika Province. Bids must be submitted by April 22. The selected contractor will be responsible for setting up temporary infrastructure, constructing the production system, mobilizing equipment and personnel, organizing site logistics, transporting materials, managing waste disposal, preparing technical reports, and performing maintenance. This development… Read More Here

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Metso Secures €70M Contract from Barrick Gold for Lumwana Copper Project Equipment

October 3, 2024October 8, 2024 Constance

Metso has secured a significant contract from Barrick Gold for the supply of essential process equipment at the Lumwana copper project in Zambia. Valued at approximately €70 million ($78.12 million), this order will be recorded in the minerals segment’s third-quarter 2024 intake. Under the terms of the contract, Metso will provide a comprehensive suite of equipment, including systems for grinding, flotation, thickening, feeding, and filtration. Markku Teräsvasara, Metso’s Deputy CEO and President of the Minerals Business Area, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “We are honored to have been selected… Read More Here

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Kamoa Copper Signs $75 Million in Contracts with 22 Local Subcontractors to Boost Congolese Participation

September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 Constance

To further President Félix Tshisekedi’s vision of empowering local businesses, the Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) oversaw the signing of contracts between 22 Congolese subcontracting companies and the Kamoa Copper company in Lualaba province. The contracts, valued at $75 million, will provide these companies access to various markets within Kamoa’s operations, such as the supply of sulfuric reagents, acid, underground pipe installation, and gardening services. List of Subcontracting Companies and contracts: Total value of contracts awarded in July and August 2024: $75,074,532… Read More Here

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Five Companies Secure $73 Million in Contracts with SICOMINES

September 15, 2024September 16, 2024 Constance

Five subcontracting companies have secured contracts totaling USD 73 million with SICOMINES Mining Company, following a competitive selection process. This achievement was made possible through the support of the Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP). The contracting companies are: 1.Exel Global Services SARLU 2.Bishworld SARL 3.Bofa SARL 4.Jadex Constructions SARL 5.Lake Region Venture The contract signing ceremony, held in Lualaba, was attended by ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal, who traveled from Kolwezi for the event. This milestone aligns with President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s vision for entrepreneurship and local economic development.… Read More Here

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Glencore, Trafigura, and Mercuria Secure Copper Deals from DRC’s Gecamines

September 11, 2024September 16, 2024 Constance

Glencore Plc, Mercuria Energy Group, and Trafigura Group have successfully secured copper purchases from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) state-owned mining company, Gecamines. This marks the first time Gecamines has marketed copper from its joint-venture projects. The three major commodity trading firms won bids to purchase copper from the Tenke Fungurume mine, a vast operation owned by China’s CMOC Group Ltd. and Gecamines. According to sources familiar with the deal, the Tenke Fungurume mine is one of the DRC’s largest copper and cobalt producers, with exports of 361,000 tons… Read More Here

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Twelve Congolese Companies Secure Subcontracting Deals with Kamoa Copper

July 20, 2024July 20, 2024 Constance

Twelve Congolese companies have been granted subcontracting contracts with Kamoa Copper, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines operating in Lualaba province. This significant milestone is attributed to the diligent efforts of the Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP). During his visit to Lualaba province, Miguel Kashal participated in the signing of contracts between these subcontractors and Kamoa Copper. He was accompanied by members of the ARSP Board of Directors, senior executives, and a strong delegation of entrepreneurs. The companies awarded the contracts include startups and local community members. The ARSP Director… Read More Here

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ARSP Announces 11 New Tenders for Mutanda Mining in DRC

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 Constance

Mutanda Mining, a subsidiary of Glencore DRC, has launched 11 calls for tenders in the fields of services and construction for Congolese subcontractors. This announcement was made by the regulatory authority for subcontracting in the private sector (ARSP). On the occasion of the publication of these tenders, Miguel Katemb Kashal, the Director General of ARSP, urged Congolese entrepreneurs to seize these opportunities to access the job market in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. “We call on Congolese entrepreneurs to bid for the 11 calls for tenders launched by… Read More Here

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ARSP publishes 7 calls for tenders from the mining company KISANFU on its website

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 Constance

KISANFU SARL Issues Seven Tenders for Essential Mining and Construction Supplies The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector has announced the publication of seven calls for tenders from KISANFU SARL, a subsidiary of the CMOC Group. These tenders pertain to the supply of various essential goods necessary for mine operations and the construction of the company’s infrastructure and facilities. The goods required by KISANFU SARL include fuel oil, sulfuric acid, quicklime, limestone, cement, gravel, and sand. The details of the tenders are as follows: 1.Supply of fuel oil:… Read More Here

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Kamoto Cooper Company Extends Tender Deadlines After ARSP Investigation

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 Constance

Managers of Kamoto Cooper Company (KCC) were questioned by Judicial Police Officers from the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) for publishing ephemeral and unreliable tender calls on the website www.arsp.cd, which lasted only 48 hours. Following directives from ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, the provincial management of ARSP in Lualaba and KCC Mining Company reached a compromise. The agreement extended the tender deadline to 15 days, allowing subcontractors sufficient time to bid and benefit from these market opportunities. Read More Here