Mixed Commodity Trends in DRC as Global Mining Prices Show Broad Decline
DR Congo Mining Export Prices Fall in Early May 2026 as Gold, Copper Drop While Nickel and Germanium Rise
Export prices for mining commodities from the Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded an ընդհանուր downward trend on international markets during the period of May 4–9, 2026, reflecting softer global demand across several key resources.
Among the hardest-hit commodities, gold posted a notable decline, falling from $155.28 to $151.79 per gram.
Copper the country’s primary export also edged lower, decreasing from $13,177.50 to $13,102.50 per ton.
Zinc followed a similar trajectory, slipping from $3,437.35 to $3,413.80 per ton.
Other minerals mirrored this downward movement. Niobium concentrate dropped from $6,534.04 to $6,249.98 per ton, while silver declined from $2.59 to $2.46 per gram. Aluminum ingots remained largely stable, with a marginal dip from $1,718.98 to $1,718.96 per ton.
Tin recorded a more pronounced decrease, falling from $50,147.00 to $49,843.40 per ton. Tantalum also weakened, declining from $768 to $754 per kilogram.
Despite the broader slump, a few commodities posted gains. Nickel rose significantly, climbing from $16,062.10 to $16,685.68 per ton, suggesting stronger demand in industrial and battery-related markets.
Germanium saw the sharpest increase, surging from $6,198.75 to $8,037.00 per kilogram.
Meanwhile, cobalt another strategic export for the DRC remained stable at $55,604.00 per ton, indicating continued price consolidation in global markets.
Overall, the mixed performance highlights ongoing volatility in the commodities sector, with most prices trending downward while select minerals benefit from targeted demand dynamics.
