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DRC Partners with ADEX Platform AG to Modernize Diamond and Gemstone Industry

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Signs Landmark Diamond Trade Agreement with Switzerland’s ADEX to Boost Transparency and Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken a significant step toward transforming its diamond and colored gemstone industry with the signing of a strategic framework agreement between the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) and Swiss technology company ADEX Platform AG. The agreement, signed on Monday, June 29, 2026, was officiated by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. It formalizes a partnership that was approved during the 91st Ordinary Meeting of the… Read More Here

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Tshisekedi Discusses Strategic Mining Mapping Partnership with Dynamic Aviation in Houston

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 Constance0 comment

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

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Zambia Secures Strategic Partnership in Jiangsu to Boost Chinese Investment

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Constance

Zambia Strengthens China Investment Ties as ZDA Establishes Representative Office in Jiangsu to Boost Foreign Investment The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has secured a major strategic partnership with the Jiangsu Industrial Cooperation Association, an organization representing more than 5,000 enterprises, in a move aimed at significantly increasing investment inflows from the People’s Republic of China into Zambia. The collaboration, formalized in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, highlights growing investor confidence in Zambia and reinforces the country’s rising profile as a preferred investment destination in Africa. As part of the partnership, the Association… Read More Here

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DRC Strengthens China Mining Ties as Minister Pushes for Local Processing and Greater Economic Value

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Minister Engages China Minmetals in Beijing Talks Focused on Local Mineral Processing, Jobs, and Sector Expansion During an official mission to Beijing, the Minister of Mines for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, reaffirmed the government’s strategic priorities for the mining sector, aligning with the national development vision of President Félix Tshisekedi. The discussions focused on strengthening partnerships while ensuring that mining investments deliver greater economic benefits within the country. Speaking during the visit on March 24, 2026, the minister emphasized the government’s commitment to… Read More Here

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

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Constance

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 Constance

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 Constance

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 Constance

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 Constance

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