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Angola’s Polished Diamond Exports Surge in 2025 Despite Global Price Pressures 1 Diamond Angola International 

Angola’s Polished Diamond Exports Surge in 2025 Despite Global Price Pressures

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Angola Polished Diamond Exports More Than Double in 2025 as Volumes and Revenues Rise Angola’s polished diamond exports more than doubled in 2025, recording strong growth in both volumes and total export value despite a decline in average prices, according to a statement released by the country’s national diamond trading company, Sodiam, on January 26. Sodiam reported that between January 1 and December 31, 2025, Angola exported 23,300 carats of polished diamonds at an average price of $4,705.74 per carat, generating total export revenues of $109.7 million. Compared with the… Read More Here
Zambia’s Aerial Mineral Survey Hits 52.8% Completion, Boosting Investment Potential 2 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals Cobalt Copper Exploration Lithium New Mining Projects Nickel 

Zambia’s Aerial Mineral Survey Hits 52.8% Completion, Boosting Investment Potential

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Zambia Mineral Mapping Survey 52.8% Complete, Unlocking Copper, Cobalt, Lithium, and Nickel Investment Opportunities Zambia’s nationwide aerial mineral mapping survey has reached 52.8% completion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to unlock its mineral potential and attract new investment. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta highlighted that the high-resolution airborne geophysical survey is modernizing Zambia’s geological database and opening new opportunities for mineral exploration, especially in under-explored regions. Dr. Kabeta emphasized that the survey is a… Read More Here
DRC President Highlights “Green Corridor” Initiative at WEF 2026 in Davos 3 Mining in DRC 

DRC President Highlights “Green Corridor” Initiative at WEF 2026 in Davos

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Félix Tshisekedi Showcases DRC’s Green Corridor Project at World Economic Forum 2026 The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, participated from Monday, January 19, 2026, in the 56th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. During sessions focused on technological transformation, energy transition, and climate action, President Tshisekedi highlighted the ambitious “Green Corridor” project. The flagship initiative, known as the Kivu-Kinshasa Green Corridor, was central to his presentations. This large-scale project, which combined reforestation, regenerative agriculture, and the development of green infrastructure, was… Read More Here
Buenassa and Gécamines Compete for Control of Chemaf Mining Assets 4 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper Corporate News 

Buenassa and Gécamines Compete for Control of Chemaf Mining Assets

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Chemaf Sale Highlights Clash Over Mining Sovereignty and Critical Minerals Strategy in the DRC In Katanga, the future of the Chemaf mining company has emerged as one of the most sensitive and closely watched issues in the Congolese mining sector. The contest between Buenassa and state-owned Gécamines reflects two competing visions of mining sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of Congo, against a backdrop of intensifying global competition for critical minerals, particularly copper and cobalt. Buenassa recently announced that it was seeking financial support to acquire a strategic local mining asset… Read More Here
DRC Launches Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Centralise Public Works Services 5 Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development 

DRC Launches Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Centralise Public Works Services

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DRC Breaks Ground on Félix Tshisekedi Infrastructure Centre to Boost Public Works Coordination On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa laid the foundation stone for the Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo Infrastructure Centre, a strategic complex designed to centralise all public services involved in infrastructure development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fully funded by the Congolese government, the centre will cover an area of 2,549 m² and is designed to accommodate up to 1,400 civil servants, including senior managers. The complex will feature 27 meeting and multipurpose… Read More Here
Newmont’s Veto Power Complicates Barrick’s Plan to Spin Off North American Assets 6 International Corporate News Gold 

Newmont’s Veto Power Complicates Barrick’s Plan to Spin Off North American Assets

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Barrick’s North America IPO Plans Depend on Newmont as Nevada JV Terms Shift Power Balance TORONTO – Canadian mining group Barrick’s plans to spin off its North American assets will depend heavily on its joint venture partner Newmont, underscoring a dramatic shift in the balance of power between the two global gold producers, according to documents reviewed by Reuters and accounts from former Barrick executives. Denver-based Newmont’s influence over Barrick’s strategic options marks a reversal from just a few years ago, when Barrick was seeking to buy out Newmont’s minority… Read More Here
Botswana Diamonds Secures New Licences to Expand into Copper and Gold Exploration 7 International Diamond Exploration Gold New Mining Projects 

Botswana Diamonds Secures New Licences to Expand into Copper and Gold Exploration

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Botswana Diamonds Enters Copper and Gold Exploration with 7,000 km² of New Licences in Botswana AIM- and BSE-listed Botswana Diamonds has announced the award of eight prospecting licences covering approximately 7,000 km² in north-western Botswana, marking a potential entry into the copper and gold sectors. The licences, which are valid until December 31, 2028, were selected following an extensive AI-driven assessment of the company’s Botswana-focused exploration database, which spans about 95,000 km². The analysis incorporated a large body of geophysical survey data and identified strong prospectivity for copper, with additional… Read More Here
Zijin Gold to Acquire Allied Gold in C$5.5 Billion All-Cash Deal 8 International Gold Mergers & Acquisitions 

Zijin Gold to Acquire Allied Gold in C$5.5 Billion All-Cash Deal

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Zijin Gold Agrees to Buy Allied Gold for C$5.5 Billion in Friendly All-Cash Takeover TSX- and NYSE-listed Allied Gold has agreed to be acquired by Hong Kong–listed Zijin Gold in a friendly, all-cash transaction valued at approximately C$5.5 billion. Under the terms of a definitive arrangement agreement announced on Monday, Zijin Gold will acquire all of Allied Gold’s issued and outstanding shares for C$44 per share in cash. The offer represents a premium of about 27% to Allied Gold’s 30-day volume-weighted average share price on the Toronto Stock Exchange as… Read More Here
Copper and Cobalt Outlook Brightens for the DRC as Supply Risks Shape 2026 Markets 9 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

Copper and Cobalt Outlook Brightens for the DRC as Supply Risks Shape 2026 Markets

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Copper Hits Record Highs and Cobalt Surges as DRC Supply Decisions Shape 2026 Price Outlook Amid operational disruptions and policy-driven supply constraints, market specialists expect the balance between global supply and demand to remain the key driver of copper and cobalt price trends in 2026. These developments are being closely monitored by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s leading producers of both metals. Copper prices reached new all-time highs at the start of 2026, extending a strong upward trajectory that began in 2025. While cobalt has… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Positions DRC as Strategic Partner in Global Energy Transition at Davos 10 Mining in DRC Economy 

Tshisekedi Positions DRC as Strategic Partner in Global Energy Transition at Davos

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At Davos, President Tshisekedi Calls for Fair Mineral Partnerships and Local Value Creation in the DRC President Félix Tshisekedi is among the guests of honour at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), taking place in Davos, Switzerland, from Monday, January 19 to Friday, January 23, under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” This year’s forum is marked by exceptional diplomatic engagement, with more than 50 heads of state and government expected to attend. The Davos meeting serves as a high-level platform bringing together global political leaders,… Read More Here

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