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France and DRC Strengthen Cooperation to Prepare Inga III Hydropower Project 1 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

France and DRC Strengthen Cooperation to Prepare Inga III Hydropower Project

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France Backs DRC Capacity Building Ahead of Inga III Hydroelectric Mega Project The French Development Agency (AFD) and the Agency for the Development and Promotion of the Grand Inga Project (ADPI) signed a memorandum of understanding in Kinshasa on February 2, 2026, marking a new step in preparations for the Inga III hydroelectric project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement aims to strengthen the country’s capacity to host one of Africa’s largest planned energy projects. The partnership is structured around four core priorities: vocational training and higher… Read More Here
U.S. Expands Strategic Footprint in Africa’s Critical Minerals Through Glencore Deal 2 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions 

U.S. Expands Strategic Footprint in Africa’s Critical Minerals Through Glencore Deal

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U.S.-Backed Orion Consortium Acquires 40% Stake in Glencore’s DRC Copper and Cobalt Assets The United States is strengthening its presence in Africa’s critical minerals sector after Glencore PLC agreed to sell a 40% stake in its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) copper and cobalt operations to the U.S.-backed Orion Critical Minerals Consortium (Orion CMC). The transaction, announced on Tuesday, values the assets at approximately $9 billion, including debt, and covers Glencore’s Mutanda Mining (MUMI) and Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) operations. These projects rank among the largest Western-owned producers of cobalt… Read More Here
Madagascar Reopens Mining Sector After 16-Year Permit Freeze 3 International 

Madagascar Reopens Mining Sector After 16-Year Permit Freeze

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Madagascar Lifts 16-Year Mining Permit Moratorium, Reopening Critical Minerals Sector but Keeps Gold Restrictions Madagascar has lifted a 16-year moratorium on issuing new mining permits for most minerals, reopening a sector that is central to Africa’s critical minerals race and the island nation’s evolving geopolitical and economic strategy. The decision was announced late Thursday by the Council of Ministers, chaired by the President of the Republic, ending a suspension that had been in place since 2010. The moratorium was originally imposed to address governance weaknesses, reduce corruption risks, resolve overlapping… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Joins White House Launch of $12 Billion U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile 4 Corporate News Battery Metals 

Ivanhoe Mines Joins White House Launch of $12 Billion U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile

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Ivanhoe Mines Participates in White House Launch of Project Vault and Advances U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Discussions Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) announced that its Founder and Executive Co-Chairman, Robert Friedland, joined President of the United States Donald J. Trump at the White House for the official launch of Project Vault, a $12 billion domestic critical minerals stockpile initiative aimed at strengthening U.S. supply chain security. Ivanhoe Mines is currently in advanced discussions with Gécamines, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) state-owned mining company, and global metals… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes Resigns Amid Rail, Regulatory, and Geopolitical Pressures 5 Corporate News International Mining Personality 

Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes Resigns Amid Rail, Regulatory, and Geopolitical Pressures

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Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Steps Down as Iron Ore Projects Face Rail Access and Guinea Regulatory Challenges Bronwyn Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic, has resigned after four years leading the Liberian- and Guinean-focused iron ore developer. The company is majority-owned by U.S.-Canadian billionaire Robert Friedland. Her departure comes at a time when Ivanhoe Atlantic is navigating a complex mix of infrastructure constraints, regulatory hurdles, and heightened geopolitical scrutiny. Ivanhoe Atlantic’s export strategy is heavily dependent on access to Liberia’s Yekepa–Buchanan rail corridor, which connects the Mount Nimba… Read More Here
Rome Resources Reports Positive Metallurgical Results at Bisie North Project 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Rome Resources Reports Positive Metallurgical Results at Bisie North Project

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Rome Resources Confirms Strong Copper and Tin Recoveries from Bisie North Metallurgical Tests in DRC AIM-listed Rome Resources has reported encouraging copper and tin recovery results from metallurgical testing of ore samples taken from its Bisie North project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The update follows a drilling results announcement released on 16 January and marks a key step in assessing the project’s commercial potential. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Officer Paul Barrett said the preliminary findings significantly strengthen the case for commercialising both tin and copper… Read More Here
Zambian Govt Concludes Investigation into Sino Metals Kafue River Spill 7 Mining in Zambia Mining safety Safety & Health 

Zambian Govt Concludes Investigation into Sino Metals Kafue River Spill

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Sino Metals Kafue River Spill: Zambian Government Completes Investigation, ZEMA Reviews Impact Report The Zambian Government has concluded investigations into the Sino Metals spillage incident that severely impacted the Kafue River ecosystem earlier last year. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, confirmed that an independent environmental consultant has submitted a comprehensive report assessing the spill’s effects on both surface and groundwater quality. The report is currently under review by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). Dr. Kabeta explained that once ZEMA completes its… Read More Here
DRC Mineral Prices Rise Sharply at Start of February, with Copper as the Sole Exception 8 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Mineral Prices Rise Sharply at Start of February, with Copper as the Sole Exception

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DRC Mineral Prices Increase in Early February 2026 as Global Demand Strengthens, Ministry Data Shows Mineral prices in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded a broad upward trend at the beginning of February, according to market data released by the Ministry of Foreign Trade on Monday, February 2, 2026. Nearly all major commodities posted gains, underscoring sustained demand on international markets, with copper standing out as the sole exception. Copper, a pillar of the Congolese mining sector, experienced a slight decline, with its price easing from USD 13,031.40 to… Read More Here
Rubaya Landslide Kills Hundreds as Illegal Mining and Armed Groups Fuel DRC’s Resource Plunder 9 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Rubaya Landslide Kills Hundreds as Illegal Mining and Armed Groups Fuel DRC’s Resource Plunder

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Rubaya Landslide: A Human Tragedy Fueled by Illegal Mining and Armed Occupation A massive landslide in Rubaya, located in Masisi territory, has claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, the majority of them artisanal miners forced into extremely dangerous working conditions amid rampant and illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s natural resources. According to the Congolese Government, this exploitation is orchestrated by Rwanda and the M23/AFC armed groups. In a statement released on Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Central Government reported that preliminary field assessments indicate at least… Read More Here
DRC Tightens Mining Rules with Mandatory Environmental Rehabilitation Guarantees 10 Mining in DRC 

DRC Tightens Mining Rules with Mandatory Environmental Rehabilitation Guarantees

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DRC Mining Sector: Government Mandates Financial Guarantees for Environmental Rehabilitation by February 16, 2026 The Congolese government has taken a decisive step toward strengthening regulation of the mining sector by enforcing stricter environmental compliance requirements.In an official letter dated January 30, 2026, the Ministry of Mines instructed all mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to submit proof of established financial guarantees dedicated to environmental rehabilitation. This obligation applies to all mining projects, from the issuance of their operating titles through December 31, 2025. Mining operators must… Read More Here

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