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DRC Records Growth in Power Generation Amid Ongoing Access Challenges 1 Mining in DRC Electricity 

DRC Records Growth in Power Generation Amid Ongoing Access Challenges

Constance
Annual electricity production in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) increased by 9.3% between 2020 and 2024, rising from 12,460.4 GWh to 13,625 GWh, according to a report presented by the Electricity Sector Regulatory Authority (ARE) on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the opening of the second edition of Energy Week in Kinshasa. Over the same period, installed capacity grew from 2,972 MW to 3,647 MW, marking a 22.7% increase—a positive sign of the country’s efforts to strengthen its generation capacity amid rising demand. In the low-voltage segment, the number… Read More Here
DRC Highlights Strategic Role of Lobito Corridor at US-Africa Business Summit 2 Mining in DRC Transport and Logistics 

DRC Highlights Strategic Role of Lobito Corridor at US-Africa Business Summit

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At the 17th US-Africa Business Summit, which opened on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Luanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Lobito Corridor in its economic transformation ambitions. Representing President Félix Tshisekedi, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Transport, Jean-Pierre Bemba, emphasized that this rail corridor—linking southern DRC to the Atlantic Ocean via Angola’s port of Lobito—provides “a direct and vital access” to global markets. This statement reflects a significant geoeconomic reality: as a landlocked country reliant on saturated or unstable transport routes, the… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Highlights Economic Potential and Calls for Regional Investment at Rome Summit 3 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Prime Minister Highlights Economic Potential and Calls for Regional Investment at Rome Summit

Constance
Visiting Rome on Friday, June 20, 2025, as part of the summit on the Mattei Plan and the Global Gateway, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, emphasized the country’s vast economic potential and urged increased investment to build an interconnected regional economy. Accompanied by the Minister of Tourism, Didier M’Pambia, and the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, Prime Minister Suminwa reaffirmed Kinshasa’s commitment to the implementation of the Lobito Corridor project, a strategic transport axis linking the Atlantic Ocean to the… Read More Here
DRC & Rwanda Sign Provisional Peace Deal in Washington with Support from U.S. and Qatar 4 Mining in DRC Governance Regional conflict 

DRC & Rwanda Sign Provisional Peace Deal in Washington with Support from U.S. and Qatar

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On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a provisional peace agreement in Washington, D.C., with mediation by the United States and Qatar. The agreement marks a significant step toward ending the long-standing conflict between the two nations, particularly in the violence-stricken eastern region of the DRC. The initialed accord outlines key commitments, including the disengagement of armed groups and the mutual respect of each country’s territorial integrity. According to a joint statement released the same day, the formal signing of the final agreement… Read More Here
Artisanal Miner Dies in Walikale Landslide as Authorities Launch Investigation 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Artisanal Miner Dies in Walikale Landslide as Authorities Launch Investigation

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An artisanal miner lost his life on the evening of Tuesday, June 24, following a landslide in the Ifarifari mining area, located in the Banabangi group of Walikale Territory, North Kivu province. The victim was working in a gold pit when the collapse occurred, burying him under debris. According to local mining authorities, the landslide struck without warning, trapping the miner beneath the rubble. The exact circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear and are under investigation. The following morning, a joint team comprising mining police and military prosecutors arrived… Read More Here
Glencore Reaffirms Commitment to Human Rights and Tackles Child Labor in the DRC 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Glencore Reaffirms Commitment to Human Rights and Tackles Child Labor in the DRC

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In a press release issued earlier this week, Anglo-Swiss commodities giant Glencore reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The company also reiterated its support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This commitment is reflected in Glencore’s community initiatives in Kolwezi, located in Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the company is working to improve access to quality education for local children. “Glencore takes a zero-tolerance… Read More Here
Rising Capital Costs Threaten New Copper Mine Developments 7 International Copper 

Rising Capital Costs Threaten New Copper Mine Developments

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The rising cost of capital is emerging as a major challenge for the development of new copper mines, driven by resurgent inflation and soaring infrastructure expenses, according to First Quantum Minerals CEO Tristan Pascall. Speaking at the London Indaba conference, Pascall highlighted that the mining industry is now facing some of the highest capital costs among global sectors. “We now face one of the highest capital costs available,” said Pascall. “The reality is we have to turn to financial markets to develop these large-scale projects, and even the biggest mining… Read More Here
AVZ Minerals Resumes Arbitration Against DRC Over Manono Lithium Permit 8 Lithium Battery Metals Corporate News Mining in DRC 

AVZ Minerals Resumes Arbitration Against DRC Over Manono Lithium Permit

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AVZ Minerals Limited (AVZ or the Company) has confirmed the resumption of arbitration proceedings before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The proceedings were initiated by the Company’s subsidiaries—AVZ International Pty Ltd (AVZI), Green Lithium Holdings Pte Ltd (GLH), and Dathcom Mining SA (Dathcom)—against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The dispute centers on the DRC’s failure to grant a mining exploitation permit (Permis d’Exploitation or PE) to Dathcom for the area covered under Permit PR 13359 (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/20). As previously announced on 26 May… Read More Here
EU Strengthens Support for Responsible Mining and Geological Development in the DRC 9 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Exploration 

EU Strengthens Support for Responsible Mining and Geological Development in the DRC

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The European Union has unveiled new financial support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining sector, launching two key initiatives aimed at fostering responsible mineral value chains and enhancing the country’s geological data infrastructure. The first initiative involves the EU’s backing of the Cobalt for Development project. This program is being implemented by the German development agency GIZ in collaboration with the Congolese state-owned enterprise, Entreprise Générale du Cobalt. Starting with pilot sites, the project seeks to improve social and environmental conditions in the artisanal cobalt mining sector. The… Read More Here
Perseus Mining Sets Five-Year Annual Gold Production Target 10 International Gold 

Perseus Mining Sets Five-Year Annual Gold Production Target

Constance
Australian mining company Perseus Mining has announced an ambitious target to produce between 515,000 and 535,000 ounces of gold annually over the next five years from its operations in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and Tanzania. The Yaouré Mine in Côte d’Ivoire is expected to be the leading contributor, accounting for 34% of total production. Ghana’s Edikan and Sissingué mines are projected to contribute 28% and 10%, respectively. Meanwhile, Tanzania’s Nyanzaga Gold Project, currently under construction since April 2025, is anticipated to supply 28% of the company’s planned output. “In… Read More Here

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