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DRC’s Cobalt Quotas Reshape the Global Critical Metals Market 21 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC’s Cobalt Quotas Reshape the Global Critical Metals Market

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DRC Cobalt Export Quotas Trigger Global Supply Shock, Expose China’s Strategic Vulnerability The decision by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to impose strict export quotas on cobalt beginning at the end of 2025 marks one of the most consequential interventions ever seen in the critical minerals market. What was framed domestically as a sovereignty-driven reform has rapidly evolved into a global supply shock one that has revealed structural weaknesses in China’s refining dominance and forced a reassessment of supply-chain security across the energy transition ecosystem. A Sovereign Policy… Read More Here
DRC Advances Battery Minerals Strategy Through Partnership Talks with ITC 22 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Lithium 

DRC Advances Battery Minerals Strategy Through Partnership Talks with ITC

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DR Congo Seeks ITC Support to Boost Battery Mineral Processing and Integrate into Global EV Supply Chain Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka convened a high-level working session with representatives of the Congolese Battery Council (CCB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to structure a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capacity to process minerals used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The initiative signaled Kinshasa’s determination to accelerate industrialization and move up the global battery value chain. Technical Support to Target Global Markets Under the proposed… Read More Here
DRC Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Program to Bolster Reserves 23 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Central Bank Launches Domestic Gold Purchase Program to Bolster Reserves

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DR Congo Central Bank to Buy Artisanal Gold Directly from State Trader to Strengthen Franc and Boost Reserves The Democratic Republic of the Congo has unveiled a new strategy aimed at reinforcing monetary sovereignty and stabilizing its currency, with the central bank announcing plans to purchase gold directly from a fully state-owned trading company. The Banque Centrale du Congo (BCC) will begin buying gold from DRC Gold Trading SA, a government-owned entity that aggregates production from artisanal and small-scale miners. The initiative is designed to channel more of the country’s… Read More Here
Gold Boom Narrows Senegal’s Trade Deficit in 2025, but Structural Imbalances Persist 24 International Gold 

Gold Boom Narrows Senegal’s Trade Deficit in 2025, but Structural Imbalances Persist

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Senegal Trade Deficit Shrinks to $2.4 Billion in 2025 as Gold Exports Surge 51%, Data Show Senegal recorded a significant improvement in its external accounts in 2025, although the country continued to post a sizeable trade deficit. . According to data from the National Agency of Statistics and Demography of Senegal (ANSD), the West African economy registered a trade shortfall of approximately $2.4 billion in 2025. While still negative, the deficit narrowed sharply from roughly $5.76 billion in 2024, reflecting a strong rebound in export revenues and sustained external demand.… Read More Here
West African Resources and Burkina Faso: Negotiating Ownership in a New Era of Resource Nationalism 25 International 

West African Resources and Burkina Faso: Negotiating Ownership in a New Era of Resource Nationalism

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West African Resources Engages Burkina Faso on 25% Kiaka Stake as Government Expands Mining Sector Control West African Resources Limited (WAF) and Burkina Faso are navigating a complex but constructive path as the government advances policies aimed at increasing state participation in strategic mining assets. Despite a broader trend toward resource nationalism, both parties are demonstrating that structured negotiation remains viable. According to minutes from the Council of Ministers’ meeting held on February 19, 2026, the government is reviewing a draft decree that would enable it to acquire an additional… Read More Here
U.S. DFC Approves New Africa Investments to Secure Critical Minerals and Strengthen Energy Security 26 Critical Minerals 

U.S. DFC Approves New Africa Investments to Secure Critical Minerals and Strengthen Energy Security

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U.S. Development Finance Corporation Expands Strategic Investments in Africa The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved a new round of strategic investments across Africa, reinforcing Washington’s economic focus on critical minerals, energy security and regional stability. The move signals a broader expansion of U.S. economic engagement on the continent, with officials framing the funding as both a development instrument and a strategic supply chain initiative linked to technology, clean energy and defence sectors. Strategic and Commercial Mandate In a statement released through the Africa Regional Media Hub, DFC… Read More Here
Zimbabwe Advances Lithium Value Addition with Third Sulphate Plant Under Construction 27 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Zimbabwe Advances Lithium Value Addition with Third Sulphate Plant Under Construction

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Zimbabwe Begins Construction of Third Lithium Sulphate Plant as Export Ban Drives Global Price Surge Construction has begun on another lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe, as the country accelerates its push to move up the battery minerals value chain amid strong global demand. Chinese group Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co. announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange platform that it has started building a lithium sulphate processing plant linked to its Kamativi lithium mine, which it operates through a joint venture with the Zimbabwean government. The project marks the third lithium… Read More Here
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Panama Eyes Cobre Panama Restart to Accelerate Economic Growth

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Panama Targets 6% GDP Growth by 2027 if Cobre Panama Mine Reopens, Business Group Says Panama’s economy expanded by 4% in 2025, but business leaders argue that reopening the Cobre Panama copper mine will be critical to lifting growth to as much as 6% by 2027. The mine is operated by First Quantum Minerals and has been at the centre of economic and political debate since its suspension. Growth Driven by Services, Manufacturing Lags The Sindicato de Industriales de Panama (SIP), one of the country’s leading business groups, reported that… Read More Here
Haut-Uele Governor Backs Cancellation of Kibali Subcontracting Agreements 28 Mining in DRC Governance 

Haut-Uele Governor Backs Cancellation of Kibali Subcontracting Agreements

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Haut-Uele Governor Jean Bakomito Supports Termination of Kibali Contracts to Enforce DRC Subcontracting Law The Governor of Haut-Uele province, Jean Bakomito, has welcomed the cancellation of subcontracting agreements between Kibali Gold Mine and the companies KMS, Boart Longyear, and TAI Services, describing the move as a significant step toward stricter enforcement of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s subcontracting regulations. In an official statement, Governor Bakomito expressed support for the decision taken by the Autorité de Régulation de la Sous-traitance dans le secteur Privé (ARSP), noting that the termination of the… Read More Here
Serval Resources Launches 2026 Exploration Programme in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt 29 International Copper Corporate News Exploration 

Serval Resources Launches 2026 Exploration Programme in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt

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Serval Begins Ground Geophysics on KCL Licences in Kalahari Copper Belt Following Conditional Acquisition Deal Copper and future metals developer Serval Resources has commenced its first exploration work programme of 2026 on Botswana assets owned by Kalahari Copper Limited (KCL), following KCL’s approval. The licences are located in the Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB), widely regarded as one of the most prospective regions globally for sediment-hosted copper discoveries. Conditional Acquisition of KCL As previously announced on 9 February, Serval has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of… Read More Here

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