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121 Candidates Sit Internal Recruitment Test for ARSP Inspectors 1 Mining in DRC Governance 

121 Candidates Sit Internal Recruitment Test for ARSP Inspectors

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ARSP: 121 Candidates Take Internal Recruitment Test for Inspector Positions The Authority for Regulation of Public Procurement (ARSP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has held an internal recruitment examination for inspector positions, with 121 candidates taking part in the selection process. The exercise forms part of the institution’s efforts to strengthen its workforce and enhance its capacity to monitor and regulate public procurement activities across the country. Recruitment targets inspection capacity The recruitment process is aimed at identifying qualified personnel who can support the ARSP’s inspection and oversight… Read More Here
DRC and Angola Finalise Offshore Oil Agreement with $27.8 Billion Revenue Potential for DRC 2 Mining in DRC Oil & Gas Petroleum 

DRC and Angola Finalise Offshore Oil Agreement with $27.8 Billion Revenue Potential for DRC

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DRC, Angola Finalise Offshore Oil Deal with $27.8 Billion in Potential Revenue for Kinshasa The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola have finalised an agreement governing the joint development and exploitation of offshore oil resources, marking a major step in efforts to unlock the country’s petroleum potential. The agreement is expected to generate up to $27.8 billion in potential revenue for the DRC, strengthening the economic significance of its offshore petroleum assets. The deal was formalised following negotiations between the two countries and provides a framework for the development… Read More Here
DRC Struggles to Absorb External Financing as $8.3 Billion Remains Undisbursed 3 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Struggles to Absorb External Financing as $8.3 Billion Remains Undisbursed

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DRC Disburses Just 24.3% of $10.7 Billion in External Financing, Leaving $8.3 Billion Unused The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing challenges in converting external financing commitments into actual development projects, with only 24.3% of a $10.7 billion portfolio having been disbursed, according to an assessment by the Inspectorate General of Finance (IGF). The findings were presented to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo during the 96th Council of Ministers meeting held on August 14, 2026. The active portfolio of projects financed through external resources exceeds $10.7 billion, but more than… Read More Here
DRC Certifies $146.7 Million in Petroleum Sector Losses for Q2 2026 4 Oil & Gas Mining in DRC Petroleum 

DRC Certifies $146.7 Million in Petroleum Sector Losses for Q2 2026

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DRC Certifies $146.7 Million in Petroleum Losses and Revenue Shortfalls in Q2 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has certified $146.72 million in losses and revenue shortfalls incurred by petroleum companies during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing financial pressure on the country’s fuel supply sector. The certification, conducted on August 13 and 14, 2026, covered petroleum operations across the DRC’s four supply zones: Western, Southern, Eastern and Northern. The total certified amount stands at $146,723,912.42. Western and Northern zones lead The Western and Northern zones accounted… Read More Here
CKM Newsletter 17-08-2026 5 Uncategorized 

CKM Newsletter 17-08-2026

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          The DRC & ZMB’s Top Mining News Platform Top Mining stories this week         DRC Cobalt Quotas Cut Glencore Production 51% as Copper Output Jumps 66% in 2026…   Glencore’s DRC cobalt production fell 51% to 8,700 tonnes in the first half of 2026 after government export quotas altered operating priorities. Meanwhile, copper output from KCC and Mutanda surged 66% to 138,400 tonnes, highlighting how quota restrictions are reshaping processing and production strategies significantly… Read full articleCKM WEEKLY COMMODITY WATCH    … Read More Here
Fifi Masuka Saini Visits TFM to Explore Copper and Cobalt Production Technology 28 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Fifi Masuka Saini Visits TFM to Explore Copper and Cobalt Production Technology

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DRC Governor Fifi Masuka Saini Visits Tenke Fungurume Mining to Explore Copper and Cobalt Production Technology The Governor of Lualaba Province, Fifi Masuka Saini, has visited the industrial facilities of Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) in Fungurume to gain firsthand insight into the company’s copper and cobalt production operations. The visit took place on Thursday, 13 August, during the governor’s tour of the Fungurume area, where she was accompanied by a provincial delegation. During her visit to TFM, Masuka Saini was briefed on the company’s mining and processing operations, with particular… Read More Here
Epiroc Expands African Mining Aftermarket Business with Eventspec Acquisition 29 International Mergers & Acquisitions Mining Equipment 

Epiroc Expands African Mining Aftermarket Business with Eventspec Acquisition

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Epiroc Acquires South African Mining Aftermarket Specialist Eventspec to Strengthen African Operations Swedish mining equipment and services company Epiroc has completed the acquisition of South African mining aftermarket specialist Eventspec, strengthening its manufacturing and service capabilities in one of Africa’s largest mining markets. Johannesburg-based Eventspec manufactures replacement parts for drill rigs, mine trucks and loaders, while also providing equipment rebuilds, repairs and maintenance services. The company has around 125 employees and generated approximately R280 million in revenue in 2025. The acquisition, initially announced in March 2026, has now been completed… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion in New Investments as Mining and Manufacturing Lead Growth 30 International Gold Investment News Lithium 

Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion in New Investments as Mining and Manufacturing Lead Growth

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Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion Investment Pipeline as Mining and Manufacturing Drive Industrial Growth Zimbabwe approved US$1.59 billion in proposed investments during the second quarter of 2026, with mining and manufacturing accounting for nearly 80% of the total as the country seeks to attract capital and build greater value around its mineral resources. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) issued 284 investment licences between April and June. Mining attracted the largest share, with 86 projects valued at US$768.5 million, while manufacturing accounted for 43 projects worth US$496.7 million. Together, the… Read More Here
DRC Lithium Hydroxide Prices Rise as Mineral Markets Show Mixed Performance 31 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium 

DRC Lithium Hydroxide Prices Rise as Mineral Markets Show Mixed Performance

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DRC Lithium Hydroxide Price Rises 3.89% to Over $20,000 Per Ton as Mineral Markets Diverge The price of lithium hydroxide recorded the strongest increase among the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key mineral products during the latest pricing period, rising by 3.89% as international markets showed mixed movements. According to the latest mineral price schedule covering 10 to 15 August 2026, lithium hydroxide increased from $19,314.29 to $20,065.63 per tonne, representing a gain of $751.34 per tonne. The increase makes lithium hydroxide the strongest-performing mineral in the latest assessment, although… Read More Here
Louis Watum Marks First Year with Push for Greater Transparency, Formalisation and Investment 32 Mining in DRC Investment News Mining Personality 

Louis Watum Marks First Year with Push for Greater Transparency, Formalisation and Investment

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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Outlines Mining Reforms and Investment Priorities After First Year in Office Louis Watum Kabamba has marked his first year as Minister of Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by highlighting reforms aimed at improving governance, strengthening transparency, formalising artisanal mining and unlocking greater value from the country’s vast mineral resources. Since taking office in August 2025, Watum has focused his agenda on six key areas: improving governance and transparency, combating fraud and mineral smuggling, formalising artisanal mining, strengthening the distribution of mining revenues,… Read More Here

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