Copper and Gold Prices Climb Amid South Kivu Supply Disruptions
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 to $98.04 per gram over the same period.
This steady rise reflects broader market dynamics but is also being influenced by the suspension of operations at DRC Gold Trading SA, a major gold exporter based in South Kivu.
The company halted activity due to growing insecurity in the region, disrupting supply. Founded in January 2023, DRC Gold Trading SA had played a key role in efforts to formalize and regulate the DRC’s gold exports.
The supply gap created by this suspension has tightened availability on the international market, contributing to the recent price increases.
With the DRC being a significant producer of both copper and gold, continued instability in its mining regions could sustain upward pressure on prices in the short term.
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