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Kobold Exploration Files New Permit Applications as DRC Mining Cadastre Reopens 1 Mining in DRC Corporate News Exploration New Mining Projects 

Kobold Exploration Files New Permit Applications as DRC Mining Cadastre Reopens

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Kobold Exploration Submits New Mining Permit Requests Following CAMI Reopening in DRC One day after the reopening of its application counter on February 3, 2026, the Mining Cadastre (CAMI) received five new applications for exploration permits from Kobold Exploration DRC SA. The filings mark a new step in the implementation of the agreement signed on July 18, 2025, between the company and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). CAMI confirmed that the applications are part of the ongoing partnership framework. On this occasion, Kobold Exploration DRC SA’s… Read More Here
DRC Showcases Mining Reforms and Investment Opportunities at Mining Indaba 2026 2 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Showcases Mining Reforms and Investment Opportunities at Mining Indaba 2026

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DRC Seeks Responsible Mining Investment at African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town The 32nd African Mining Indaba takes place from February 9 to 12, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together governments, mining companies, investors and technical partners to address key challenges facing the global extractive industry. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is participating with a high-level delegation led by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. According to the Ministry of Mines, the objective is to reinforce the country’s position on the international mining stage and attract… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Meets EXIM Bank to Advance US–DRC Critical Minerals Partnership 3 Mining in DRC 

Tshisekedi Meets EXIM Bank to Advance US–DRC Critical Minerals Partnership

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DRC and US Deepen Talks on Critical Minerals, Local Processing and Strategic Infrastructure President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi held a high-level meeting in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with John Jovanovic, President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), as part of efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States. The meeting was attended by Conor Coleman of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and George Kollitides from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Economic Security and Industrial… Read More Here
French Public Opinion Turns Sharply Against Rwanda in DRC Conflict 4 Regional conflict Mining in DRC 

French Public Opinion Turns Sharply Against Rwanda in DRC Conflict

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Norstat Poll Reveals Strong French Support for Sanctions on Rwanda Over DRC Conflict A Norstat poll conducted on January 30–31, 2026, with a representative sample of 1,000 French citizens, reveals a major shift in public opinion regarding the conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). French attitudes have moved from passive or simplified perspectives to a structured and reasoned condemnation grounded in international law, human realities, and global economic responsibility. Rwanda Under Strong Public Scrutiny The survey shows overwhelming disapproval of Rwanda’s actions: 98% of respondents believe… Read More Here
Letšeng Diamond Mine Reports 36% Revenue Drop in 2025 5 International Corporate News Diamond 

Letšeng Diamond Mine Reports 36% Revenue Drop in 2025

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Letšeng Mine in Lesotho Sees Sharp Revenue Decline Amid Global Diamond Market Challenges The Letšeng diamond mine in Lesotho, known for producing some of the world’s highest-value diamonds per carat, experienced a significant revenue decline in 2025. Gem Diamonds, the mine’s owner, reported on February 4, 2026, that Letšeng generated $97.7 million, down 36% from $152.8 million in 2024. The drop is attributed to a 14% fall in production and a 20% decrease in the average price per carat, which fell from $1,390 in 2024 to $1,105 in 2025. Exceptional… Read More Here
DRC Emerges as Strategic Leader in Global Critical Minerals 6 Mining in DRC Battery Metals 

DRC Emerges as Strategic Leader in Global Critical Minerals

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The Democratic Republic of Congo Strengthens Global Role in Critical Minerals and Green Economy In Washington D.C., the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) confirmed its position as a strategic player in the global critical minerals sector during the first Ministerial Meeting on these resources, held on February 4, 2026. The event, organized by the United States, brought together delegations from over 50 countries. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba represented Kinshasa, speaking on behalf of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa. Minister Watum highlighted the shift… Read More Here
US-DRC Joint Steering Committee Kicks Off Strategic Partnership Implementation 7 Mining in DRC 

US-DRC Joint Steering Committee Kicks Off Strategic Partnership Implementation

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US and DRC Launch Joint Steering Committee to Drive Strategic Projects and Infrastructure The United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have officially launched the operational phase of their Strategic Partnership with the first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee. The meeting marks the start of coordinated actions to strengthen investment, promote sustainable development, and support stability across the DRC. In a joint statement on February 6, 2026, both governments emphasized their commitment to creating a framework for long-term economic growth, regional connectivity, and shared prosperity. A key… Read More Here
DRC-US Strategic Mining Partnership Enters Early Operational Phase 8 Mining in DRC Partnership 

DRC-US Strategic Mining Partnership Enters Early Operational Phase

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DRC-US Mining Partnership Accelerates Strategic Metals Projects The strategic mining partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States, signed in December 2025, has officially entered an early operational phase. Congolese Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, confirmed the accelerated timeline and outlined the next steps for the collaboration. Key elements validated during the initial phase include a list of priority mining projects, a portfolio of identified mining assets, and the DRC’s technical assistance needs. These documents will soon be shared with American private partners, paving the… Read More Here
Glencore Suspends Major Horne Smelter Investments Amid Regulatory Uncertainty 9 International Corporate News 

Glencore Suspends Major Horne Smelter Investments Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

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Glencore Halts $1-Billion Horne Smelter Upgrade Over Quebec Regulatory Dispute Glencore Canada has suspended major investments at its Horne smelter in Rouyn-Noranda after failing to reach an agreement with the Quebec government by its self-imposed January 31 deadline regarding long-term operating conditions. The company announced it is “forced to immediately suspend all investments related to emissions reduction and facility upgrades” and to implement a demobilisation plan at the smelter. Investments at its CCR refinery in Montréal Est will also be scaled back over the medium term. Negotiations with provincial authorities,… Read More Here
Zambia, Angola and DRC Agree on Joint Actions to Fast-Track Lobito Corridor 10 Transport and Logistics Angola Mining in DRC Mining in Zambia 

Zambia, Angola and DRC Agree on Joint Actions to Fast-Track Lobito Corridor

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Zambia, Angola and DRC Move to Accelerate Lobito Corridor as Regional Trade and Jobs Engine Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have agreed on a set of coordinated actions to expedite the development of the Lobito Corridor, a strategic transport and economic route designed to reduce trade costs, boost regional commerce and create jobs across southern and central Africa. The agreement was reached at a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the Angolan government in partnership with the World Bank. The meeting brought together ministers responsible for… Read More Here

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