DRC Mineral Markets See Mixed Movements as Copper Continues Upward Trend
Copper Prices Rise as Other Key DRC Minerals Show Mixed Performance in Early December 2025
International markets displayed contrasting trends for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) major mineral exports during the week of December 1–6, 2025. According to projections from the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, copper continued its recent momentum with a notable increase, while several other minerals fluctuated between stability and decline.
Copper is expected to reach $10,823.83 per tonne, up from $10,769.55 the previous week. Although modest, this rise reinforces an ongoing upward trend driven by sustained global demand from the technology and infrastructure sectors.
Cobalt, another strategic export for the DRC, remains stable at around $47,886 per tonne, nearly unchanged from the previous week. This stability reflects a cautious market environment influenced by ongoing adjustments within the electric battery industry.
In the specialty minerals segment, tin is showing a slight increase to $37,487 per tonne, while tantalum concentrate is projected to rise to $13,300.56. Tin concentrate follows the same upward trajectory, with prices climbing to $11,958.35 per tonne.
By contrast, nickel recorded a decline to $12,756.89, down from $12,958.34 the previous week.
Gold also experienced a mild correction, falling to $132.75 per gram, compared with $133.61 a week earlier, amid a strengthening US dollar.
