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DRC Copper Production Hits 3.5 Million Tonnes in 2025 Amid Global Market Volatility 1 Mining in DRC Copper Economy 

DRC Copper Production Hits 3.5 Million Tonnes in 2025 Amid Global Market Volatility

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DRC Copper Output Reaches 3.5M Tonnes in 2025 While International Prices Face Geopolitical Pressure Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo produced a total of 3,503,539 tonnes of copper in 2025, according to provisional data released by the Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning under the Ministry of Mines. The report indicates that all copper produced was sold, covering both exports and domestic pre-export processing, meaning total sales matched annual production. Monthly Production Trends Monthly statistics show that production peaked in July 2025 at 315,590 tonnes,… Read More Here
Zambia Development Agency Signs Landmark MoU with Imbono to Boost Investment and Job Creation 2 Mining in Zambia Investment News 

Zambia Development Agency Signs Landmark MoU with Imbono to Boost Investment and Job Creation

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Zambia Secures Major Investment Partnership with Imbono to Drive Infrastructure, Energy, and Economic Growth The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and global investment firm Imbono have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unlock significant investment opportunities across multiple sectors in Zambia. The agreement highlights growing confidence in the country’s ongoing economic reforms and development agenda. Speaking at the signing ceremony, ZDA Director Albert Halwampa commended Imbono for its commitment to channeling investment into Zambia’s priority sectors, including infrastructure, energy, water resources, and the development of economic zones. “This partnership… Read More Here
DRC Ministry of Mines Revokes Multiple Mining Titles for Non-Compliance 3 Mining in DRC 

DRC Ministry of Mines Revokes Multiple Mining Titles for Non-Compliance

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DRC Mining Ministry Cancels Licenses of Companies Failing to Meet Legal and Financial Obligations The Ministry of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, through its Mining Cadastre (CAMI), has revoked several mining titles that were issued and notified in 2026 due to non-compliance with legal obligations. According to an official statement, the cancellations were prompted primarily by the failure of certain titleholders to pay annual surface fees, as required under existing mining regulations. The move reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and responsible management of the country’s… Read More Here
DRC Declares Radiological Emergency in Remba T17 Following Artisanal Mining Activity 4 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety Safety & Health 

DRC Declares Radiological Emergency in Remba T17 Following Artisanal Mining Activity

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DRC Government Declares Radiological Emergency in Kolwezi’s Remba T17 Area Amid Public Health Risks The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared a radiological emergency in the Remba T17 area of Kolwezi due to the presence of radioactive materials linked to artisanal mining activities. The announcement was made on March 23, 2026, by Marie-Thérèse Sombo, who is responsible for the country’s nuclear oversight. According to the minister, unregulated exploitation of the site has led to the proven presence of radioactive substances, posing significant risks to public health, national security, and… Read More Here
Mixed Fortunes for DRC Minerals as Copper, Gold, and Tin Prices Decline While Tantalum Gains 5 Mining in DRC Copper Gold Tin 

Mixed Fortunes for DRC Minerals as Copper, Gold, and Tin Prices Decline While Tantalum Gains

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DRC Weekly Mineral Prices Show Broad Decline in Copper, Gold, and Zinc as Tantalum and Aluminum Post Gains The latest export price schedule for mineral products from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering the period March 23 to 28, 2026, indicates a general downward trend across several key commodities on international markets, reflecting ongoing price volatility in the global mining sector. Among the commodities recording declines, zinc posted a notable drop, falling from $3,284.95 to $3,216.70 per tonne. Gold also moved lower, decreasing to $164 per kilogram from $167.49… Read More Here
DRC Strengthens China Mining Ties as Minister Pushes for Local Processing and Greater Economic Value 6 Mining in DRC Partnership 

DRC Strengthens China Mining Ties as Minister Pushes for Local Processing and Greater Economic Value

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DRC Mining Minister Engages China Minmetals in Beijing Talks Focused on Local Mineral Processing, Jobs, and Sector Expansion During an official mission to Beijing, the Minister of Mines for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, reaffirmed the government’s strategic priorities for the mining sector, aligning with the national development vision of President Félix Tshisekedi. The discussions focused on strengthening partnerships while ensuring that mining investments deliver greater economic benefits within the country. Speaking during the visit on March 24, 2026, the minister emphasized the government’s commitment to… Read More Here
Makor Resources Launches Zambia Expansion with $30 Million Copper Exploration Strategy 7 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Investment News 

Makor Resources Launches Zambia Expansion with $30 Million Copper Exploration Strategy

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Company advances district-scale copper portfolio aligned with Zambia’s 3 million tonne production target and growing global supply constraints Makor Resources, a copper-focused exploration and development company, today formally announced the launch of its operations in Zambia, positioning the company at the centre of one of the most significant structural supply challenges facing global markets. As demand for copper accelerates driven by electrification, clean energy systems, and digital infrastructure supply remains constrained by the industry’s ability to bring new production online in a timely, structured, and responsible manner. Against this backdrop,… Read More Here
Gemfields Navigates Operational Setbacks at Montepuez and Kagem Mines as It Focuses on Recovery in 2026 8 Gemstones Corporate News 

Gemfields Navigates Operational Setbacks at Montepuez and Kagem Mines as It Focuses on Recovery in 2026

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Gemfields Reports Production and Cash Flow Pressures from Mine Disruptions in Mozambique and Zambia, Targets Operational Stability in 2026 Amid a challenging operating environment, gemstone producer Gemfields has reported that operational disruptions at its key mining assets weighed on production and cash generation for the financial year ended December 31. The company cited interruptions at its 75%-owned Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation in Mozambique and at the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia as major factors affecting performance. In a trading update, Chief Executive Officer Sean Gilbertson explained that delays in… Read More Here
Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Intercepts at Kalayi Prospect, Expanding Resource Potential 9 Mining in DRC Corporate News New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Intercepts at Kalayi Prospect, Expanding Resource Potential

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Rome Resources Reports Widest Tin Intercept Yet at Kalayi in DRC, Boosting Confidence in Large-Scale Resource Expansion Rome Resources has announced encouraging drilling results from its Kalayi prospect, located within the Bisie North project area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The latest findings continue to confirm the presence of high-grade tin mineralisation and strengthen the company’s confidence in the project’s long-term development potential. The standout result comes from drill hole KBDD033, which delivered the widest tin-bearing intercept recorded at the Kalayi prospect to date. Initial on-site X-ray fluorescence… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Advances Molefe Mine Expansion Following Strong Copper Drill Results 10 Drilling Corporate News Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

Jubilee Metals Advances Molefe Mine Expansion Following Strong Copper Drill Results

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Jubilee Metals Confirms High-Grade Copper Continuity at Molefe Mine, Strengthening Feed Supply to Sable Refinery Jubilee Metals Group has reported encouraging results from its Phase 1 infill drilling programme at the Molefe mine, reinforcing confidence in the continuity and quality of near-surface copper oxide mineralisation. The findings support the company’s expansion plans and its broader strategy to secure reliable, high-grade copper feedstock from owned resources to sustain its growing processing operations in Zambia. The Molefe operation is strategically located within trucking distance of Jubilee’s Sable Refinery, enabling efficient transport and… Read More Here

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