DRC Mining Export Prices Decline Across Key Commodities as Global Market Weakens
DRC Mineral Prices June 2026: Gold, Copper, Nickel and Zinc Fall While Tin Rises Slightly
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded a broad decline in the international prices of several key mining exports between June 15 and June 20, 2026, according to official price data published by the Ministry of Foreign Trade.
The downward trend affected a wide range of strategic commodities, including precious metals and industrial minerals that form a significant part of the country’s export earnings.
Precious and base metals under pressure
Gold prices declined from $145.75 to $141.98 per gram over the reporting period, reflecting softer global demand and short-term market volatility.
Copper, one of the DRC’s most important export commodities, also recorded a marginal drop, falling from $13,765.90 to $13,669.55 per tonne.
Nickel experienced a sharper decline, decreasing from $16,228.80 to $15,973.90 per tonne. Zinc followed a similar pattern, easing from $3,564.70 to $3,543.30 per tonne.
Silver also moved lower, dropping from $2.46 to $2.29 per gram during the same period.
Industrial minerals show mixed performance
Industrial inputs largely mirrored the broader downward trend. Aluminum ingots slightly decreased from $1,490.19 to $1,488.25 per tonne, while niobium concentrate fell from $6,109.32 to $6,050.52 per tonne.
These modest declines reflect continued price sensitivity in global industrial supply chains, particularly in sectors linked to manufacturing and infrastructure demand.
Stable commodities provide limited support
Despite the overall weakening trend, several key minerals remained stable. Germanium held steady at $9,234.00 per kilogram, while cobalt one of the DRC’s most strategically important export minerals remained unchanged at $55,602.00 per tonne.
The stability in cobalt prices is particularly significant given the mineral’s critical role in battery production and the global energy transition supply chain.
Tin records modest gains
In contrast to the broader market decline, tin prices increased over the period, rising from $53,779.00 to $54,664.00 per tonne.
The gain reflects tighter short-term supply conditions and fluctuating industrial demand.
The mixed performance of the DRC’s mining export basket highlights ongoing volatility in global commodity markets.
While most key minerals experienced downward pressure, selective stability in cobalt and gains in tin suggest a fragmented pricing environment influenced by shifting industrial demand and supply constraints.
Given the DRC’s heavy reliance on mineral exports, continued price fluctuations remain a key factor shaping its trade performance and fiscal outlook.
