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DRC Poised to Profit as Cobalt Prices Surge Amid Global EV and Battery Demand 1 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Poised to Profit as Cobalt Prices Surge Amid Global EV and Battery Demand

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Cobalt Prices Surge, Offering Major Opportunities for the Democratic Republic of Congo The international cobalt market, a key export of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has seen significant growth in recent months. According to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) in its latest economic outlook, cobalt prices held steady at USD 32,650 per tonne during the last week of July 2025, remaining unchanged into the first week of August. Compared to the end of 2024, cobalt prices have surged by 35.8%, and over the past year—from August 2024 to… Read More Here
DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships 2 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Showcases Mining Potential at TICAD 9, Strengthening Japanese Investment Partnerships

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DRC Promotes Strategic Minerals and AI Mining Innovation at TICAD 9, Attracting Japanese Investors The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively participating in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), with a delegation led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Several government officials, including Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, are part of the delegation. In efforts to advance the mining sector, Minister Louis Watum Kabamba has intensified engagement with international partners. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, he met with officials from UNIDO and ITPO Japan… Read More Here
DRC Govt Backs Kivuvu Manganese Project to Boost Jobs and Local Development 3 Mining in DRC 

DRC Govt Backs Kivuvu Manganese Project to Boost Jobs and Local Development

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DRC Prime Minister Supports Kivuvu Manganese Project, Promising 2 Million Tonnes Production and 7,500 Community Jobs On the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa reaffirmed her government’s commitment to the Kivuvu project, a joint venture between Congolese firm Kerith Resources Ltd and the Japanese group Asia Mineral Limited (AML), a global leader in manganese mining. During a meeting in Yokohama, Prime Minister Suminwa welcomed AML President Hirotaka Suzuki, who presented the framework of this strategic partnership aimed at transforming the… Read More Here
DRC and Japan Partner to Revolutionize Mineral Exploration with AI and Satellite Technology 4 Mining in DRC Exploration Partnership 

DRC and Japan Partner to Revolutionize Mineral Exploration with AI and Satellite Technology

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Democratic Republic of Congo Teams Up with Japan to Boost Mineral Discovery Using AI and Geospatial Tech On the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan, the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) and Japanese company Solafune signed a strategic partnership to advance mineral exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Congolese Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, initiates its first phase immediately. The partnership introduces a cutting-edge platform that integrates satellite remote sensing, geospatial data,… Read More Here
Munali Nickel Mine Halts Operations Amid Funding Crisis and Mounting Debt 5 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Nickel 

Munali Nickel Mine Halts Operations Amid Funding Crisis and Mounting Debt

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Zambia’s Munali Nickel Mine Faces Shutdown as Funding Delays Leave 900 Workers Unpaid and Contractors Withdraw Munali Nickel Mine, operated by Mabiza Resources Limited, has announced severe operational challenges that have forced the suspension of several mining activities, leaving the future of the mine in uncertainty. Nearly 900 employees have gone more than two months without salaries, after shareholders CE Mining (UK) and CTG Jintong (China) failed to provide the promised funding by the July 31, 2025 deadline, mine officials confirmed. The situation worsened when key contractor Epiroc withdrew its… Read More Here
Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion 6 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News 

Kansanshi Mine to Double Processing Capacity with New S3 Plant Expansion

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Zambia’s Kansanshi Mine to Boost Ore Processing to 53 Million Tons Annually with S3 Plant KANSANSHI Mine Plc is set to double its ore processing capacity from the current 27–28 million tons to approximately 53 million tons annually, following the completion of its S3 plant expansion. Operations Superintendent Patricia Mankubwa said the upgrade will enable the facility to process an additional 25 million tons of ore per year, describing the development as a milestone for the future of mining and Kansanshi’s long-term operations. The project includes four major expansions, notably… Read More Here
Glencore Targets One Million Tons of Annual Copper Output from Argentina Projects 7 International Corporate News 

Glencore Targets One Million Tons of Annual Copper Output from Argentina Projects

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Glencore Plans $13.5bn Investment to Position Argentina as Major Global Copper Supplier BUENOS AIRES – Mining and trading giant Glencore is planning to produce nearly one million tons of copper annually from its El Pachón and Agua Rica projects in Argentina within the next 10 to 15 years, the company’s Argentina CEO Martín Pérez de Solay said on Thursday. Argentina currently produces no copper, but several major mining companies are advancing projects that could transform the country into a key global supplier of the metal. Earlier this week, Glencore applied… Read More Here
Zambia and Botswana Agree to Expand Kazungula Bridge Trade Infrastructure 8 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

Zambia and Botswana Agree to Expand Kazungula Bridge Trade Infrastructure

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Kazungula Bridge Expansion: Zambia and Botswana Join Forces to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency Zambia and Botswana have reached a landmark agreement to accelerate the expansion of trade infrastructure at the Kazungula Bridge, one of Southern Africa’s most strategic transport gateways. The decision follows high-level bilateral talks aimed at easing congestion, reducing delays, and unlocking new trade opportunities. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali confirmed that the joint initiative will prioritize: Upgrading customs systems Expanding truck parking facilities Introducing a joint border management framework According to Tayali, these reforms could reduce… Read More Here
Botswana Secures $12bn Investment Deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings 9 International Governance 

Botswana Secures $12bn Investment Deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings

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Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings to Invest $12bn in Botswana Across Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure Botswana’s President Duma Boko on Thursday announced a landmark agreement with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, under which the Gulf-based firm will invest $12 billion across multiple sectors of the Southern African nation’s economy. The deal, signed in partnership with the state-owned Botswana Development Corporation, will target strategic industries including infrastructure, energy, mining, diamond refinement, agriculture, tourism, cybersecurity, and defence, according to Boko’s statement on Facebook. Botswana has long been regarded as one of Africa’s economic success… Read More Here
Asian Development Bank Commits $410m to Barrick’s Reko Diq Copper Mine in Pakistan 10 International Corporate News 

Asian Development Bank Commits $410m to Barrick’s Reko Diq Copper Mine in Pakistan

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ADB Backs Reko Diq Copper Project with $410m Financing Package The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a $410 million financing package to support the development of Reko Diq, one of the world’s largest untapped copper deposits, operated by Barrick Mining (NYSE: GOLD; TSX: ABX). According to Reuters, the package includes two loans totaling $300 million to Barrick and a $110 million financing guarantee for the government of Pakistan. The investment is part of a broader $6.6 billion development plan for the mine, which is jointly owned by Barrick (50%),… Read More Here

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