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DRC Launches MICKA Geological Exploration Project in Kasai-Oriental 23 Mining in DRC Exploration New Mining Projects 

DRC Launches MICKA Geological Exploration Project in Kasai-Oriental

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DRC Mines Minister Launches MICKA Copper Exploration Project to Unlock Kasai Mineral Potential The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has officially launched geological prospecting activities in Mbuji-Mayi, Kasai-Oriental Province, as part of the MICKA project (Kasai Copper Mines), a new initiative aimed at assessing the region’s copper potential and supporting long-term mining development. The minister arrived at Mbuji-Mayi airport on Thursday, 25 June, where he was received by local authorities and a large gathering of residents. Public interest in the visit was reflected in crowds lining major roads in… Read More Here
US Sanctions Target Mineral Trafficking Networks Linked to Eastern DRC Conflict 24 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

US Sanctions Target Mineral Trafficking Networks Linked to Eastern DRC Conflict

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US Imposes Sanctions on Individuals and Entities Over Alleged Conflict Mineral Smuggling in Eastern DRC The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of involvement in the illicit trade of minerals originating from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to statements from the U.S. State Department and Treasury Department. The measures focus on networks alleged to be linked to the smuggling of conflict minerals through regional supply chains. Among those sanctioned are individuals and entities accused of facilitating the movement of… Read More Here
DRC Plans 20,000-Member Mining Security Force to Protect Mines and Formalize Artisanal Sector 25 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Plans 20,000-Member Mining Security Force to Protect Mines and Formalize Artisanal Sector

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Democratic Republic of Congo to Train 20,000 Armed Guards to Secure Mines and Improve Mineral Traceability The Democratic Republic of Congo is in discussions with a private company to train more than 20,000-armed guards dedicated to securing mining sites across the country, in a major initiative aimed at improving oversight, reducing illegal extraction, and strengthening the reputation of its mining industry. According to the head of the General Inspectorate of Mines, the proposed force will be responsible for protecting large-scale industrial mining operations, supporting the formalisation of artisanal mining activities,… Read More Here
DRC Plans Worker Equity Scheme in Mining Sector Through Cooperatives and Credit Financing 26 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Plans Worker Equity Scheme in Mining Sector Through Cooperatives and Credit Financing

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DR Congo Drafts Plan to Give Mining Workers 5% Equity Stakes via Cooperatives and Company Credit The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing a new framework that would enable mining employees to acquire mandatory ownership stakes in the companies they work for through worker cooperatives and company-financed credit arrangements. A draft decree from the country’s Ministry of Mines outlines measures to enforce existing legislation requiring mining firms to allocate 10% of their equity to Congolese nationals, including a dedicated 5% share for employees. Although the law was introduced in 2018,… Read More Here
IMF Approves $348.5 Million Financing Package for the DRC 27 Mining in DRC Economy Investment News 

IMF Approves $348.5 Million Financing Package for the DRC

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IMF Unlocks $348.5 Million Funding for DR Congo to Support Growth, Mining Expansion and Climate Resilience The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved nearly US$348.5 million in new financing for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reinforcing international support for one of Africa’s most resource-rich and fast-growing economies as it continues to navigate security challenges, public health risks, and climate-related pressures. The funding was approved following successful programme reviews under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), unlocking disbursements aimed at stabilising the economy and… Read More Here
Epiroc and RCT Drive Safe Transition to Surface Mining at Canadian Nickel Mine 28 International Battery Metals Mining Equipment 

Epiroc and RCT Drive Safe Transition to Surface Mining at Canadian Nickel Mine

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Epiroc and RCT Deploy Remote Automation to Support Canadian Nickel Mine’s Surface Mining Transition Mining equipment and technology provider Epiroc, in partnership with Remote Control Technologies (RCT), has played a key role in supporting the safe transition of a prominent Canadian nickel mine from underground to surface mining operations. As part of the project, Epiroc collaborated with RCT to deploy agnostic automation technology designed to improve operator safety and operational efficiency during the mine’s transition. RCT’s Canadian team was selected to implement the automation system as a proactive measure to… Read More Here
Koryx Copper Advances Zambia Exploration as Mpongwe and Luanshya West Targets Take Shape 29 Mining in Zambia Copper Exploration New Mining Projects 

Koryx Copper Advances Zambia Exploration as Mpongwe and Luanshya West Targets Take Shape

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Koryx Copper expands Zambia exploration at Mpongwe and Luanshya West as soil anomalies and drill targets emerge TSX Venture Exchange-listed Koryx Copper is advancing systematic exploration across its Zambian copper assets, even as its flagship focus remains the Haib Copper Project in Namibia. The company says ongoing work in Zambia is aimed at refining drill targets and prioritising the most prospective geological zones. Koryx holds two large-scale exploration licences in Zambia: Luanshya West and Mpongwe. At Mpongwe, the company has completed approximately 4,000 soil samples (excluding QA/QC samples), forming the… Read More Here
Vedanta Completes Landmark Demerger, Listing Five Focused Companies on Indian Stock Exchanges 30 International Corporate News 

Vedanta Completes Landmark Demerger, Listing Five Focused Companies on Indian Stock Exchanges

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Vedanta Group lists four demerged firms in India, creating five standalone businesses spanning metals, oil, power and critical minerals Diversified global miner Vedanta Group has achieved a major corporate restructuring milestone with the successful listing of four newly demerged companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), reshaping its business into five focused standalone entities. The transformation marks one of the most significant reorganisations in India’s natural resources sector, creating companies positioned around aluminium, oil and gas, iron and steel, power, and critical minerals each aligned… Read More Here
SOKIMO Suspends Cooperative Mining Operations in Ituri Amid Governance Review 31 Mining in DRC 

SOKIMO Suspends Cooperative Mining Operations in Ituri Amid Governance Review

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SOKIMO halts mining activities in Ituri cooperatives as Kinshasa talks target governance reforms and sector cleanup The Kilo-Moto Mining Company (SOKIMO) has engaged mining cooperatives and key stakeholders in Kinshasa for a series of working sessions aimed at reshaping the future of mining operations within its concessions in Ituri province. The discussions follow a recent field mission to Ituri by SOKIMO’s senior management, which identified several operational and governance challenges affecting some local mining cooperatives. These included issues related to compliance with commitments, organizational capacity, and overall management practices. In… Read More Here
DRC Launches “BUANYA” Excellence Awards to Strengthen Mining Governance Through Young Professionals 32 Mining in DRC 

DRC Launches “BUANYA” Excellence Awards to Strengthen Mining Governance Through Young Professionals

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DRC Ministry of Mines awards ENA graduates under BUANYA initiative to promote transparency and reform in mining sector The Ministry of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo held the official awards ceremony for the “BUANYA” excellence competition on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Kinshasa. Launched by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba, the initiative is designed to engage graduates of the National School of Administration (ENA) in strengthening governance, transparency, and performance across the country’s strategic mining sector. The ceremony was attended by senior… Read More Here

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