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DRC and Angola Partner with Somagec on $1.2B Energy Transmission Projects 1

DRC and Angola Launch Major Cross-Border Energy Transmission Lines to Boost Industrial Growth and ElectrificationThe Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represented by Minister Aime Sakombi Molendo, has signed an agreement with Moroccan firm Somagec to develop two ambitious energy transmission lines connecting Angola and the DRC. According to a statement, the 400 kV transmission line projects include: High-Voltage Infrastructure for Regional Integration The Soyo-Inga-Cabinda line is a high-voltage project fully financed by private investment. Its goals include: The Lauca-Saurimo-Kolwezi line, spanning over… Read More Here

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DRC Signs Five-Year AI Exploration Deal with Atlas Park to Modernise Mining Data

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Partners with Atlas Park on AI-Driven Geological Mapping to Boost Mineral Exploration The Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered into a five-year partnership with US investment firm Atlas Park to deploy artificial intelligence in geological research and modernise the country’s mineral exploration framework. The agreement, announced at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, will see Atlas Park analyse decades of historical geological records and undertake new surveys across the country. The processed data will be transferred to the national geological service in Kinshasa to support… Read More Here

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ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Strengthen Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in the DRC On the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11 in Cape Town, Eurasian Resources Group (operating as ERG Africa) and Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the sustainable and responsible development of artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba, forms part of a public-private partnership… Read More Here

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Puma Energy Partners with Hass Petroleum to Launch Lubricants in DRC

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

Puma Energy Teams Up with Hass Petroleum to Introduce Premium Lubricants in DRC Puma Energy and Hass Petroleum have announced a strategic partnership to distribute Puma Energy’s lubricants across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement was finalized during the Investing in African Mining Indaba conference in Cape Town. The collaboration marks the debut of the Puma Energy lubricants brand in the DRC. Under the partnership, Hass Petroleum will handle the distribution and marketing of high-performance lubricants, supporting critical sectors including mining and industrial operations in one of Africa’s… Read More Here

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DRC-US Strategic Mining Partnership Enters Early Operational Phase

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC-US Mining Partnership Accelerates Strategic Metals Projects The strategic mining partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States, signed in December 2025, has officially entered an early operational phase. Congolese Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, confirmed the accelerated timeline and outlined the next steps for the collaboration. Key elements validated during the initial phase include a list of priority mining projects, a portfolio of identified mining assets, and the DRC’s technical assistance needs. These documents will soon be shared with American private partners, paving the… Read More Here

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Zambia and France Explore Strategic Mining Partnership to Boost Economic Growth

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 Constance

Zambia and France Discuss Mining Collaboration to Enhance Value Addition and Investment Zambia and France are exploring a strategic partnership in the mining sector aimed at boosting economic growth and local value addition. The discussions followed a courtesy call by the French Ambassador to Zambia, H.E. Thomas Rossignol, on the Permanent Secretary of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Lusaka. Ambassador Rossignol highlighted France’s readiness to support Zambia with technical expertise, loans, and investment to develop the country’s rich mineral resources. “France is ready… Read More Here

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Kansanshi Mining and Solwezi Council Partner on Dual Carriageway Project

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 Constance

Kansanshi Mining, Solwezi Council Sign MoU for K104 Million Dual Carriageway Road Project Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade the Mitech Boom Gate Road into a dual carriageway, marking a major step forward in improving road infrastructure in Zambia’s Solwezi District. The project is being implemented under a long-standing partnership between the two institutions that dates back to 2017. Under the agreement, Kansanshi Mining PLC and the Solwezi Municipal Council will jointly finance the works on a 50–50 cost-sharing… Read More Here

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DRC Strengthens Mining Partnerships with Vietnamese Investment Group Vingroup

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Sector: Minister of Mines Meets Vingroup to Discuss Strategic Iron Ore Investments His Excellency Mr. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), received in audience on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of Vingroup, a major Vietnamese conglomerate expressing strong interest in investing in the Congolese mining sector. Discussions focused primarily on large-scale, structuring projects in the iron ore sector, to be developed in partnership with the Congolese Government. These projects aim to promote value creation and generate sustainable… Read More Here

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President Hichilema Strengthens Zambia–U.S. Mining and Investment Partnership

December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 Constance

President Hichilema, U.S. Agree on Mining Cooperation and Business Reforms to Unlock Major U.S. Grant Support President Hakainde Hichilema and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Caleb Orr have agreed on a strategic framework aimed at unlocking a substantial package of U.S. grant support in return for enhanced cooperation in the mining sector and the implementation of clear, investor-focused business reforms. The proposed support package, to be complemented by a restructured Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact and a five-year partnership on public health, is intended to… Read More Here

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MAAMBA SIGNS 100 MW SOLAR DEAL AND $300MN AGRO DEALS WITH GRZ

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Constance

ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) join forces to accelerate renewable energy development MAAMBA, ZAMBIA – The Government of Zambia has formalised a partnership with Maamba Solar Energy Limited to implement a 100 MW solar power project at Maamba, Sinazongwe District. The signing ceremony, held at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka, brought together key stakeholders including the Ministry of Energy, Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), ZCCM Investments Holdings and Maamba Solar Energy Limited (MSEL). Two key agreements were executed at the event, the Implementation Agreement (IA) and… Read More Here