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DRC Cobalt Hydroxide Exports Delayed Amid Complex New Quota System 21 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Cobalt Hydroxide Exports Delayed Amid Complex New Quota System

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DRC Cobalt Hydroxide Shipments Stalled as New Export Quota System Drives Global Price Surge The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s largest producer of cobalt—a critical metal for electric vehicle batteries and advanced technologies—is undergoing a major reorganization of its export system. Despite the official lifting of the export suspension in October 2025, no shipments of cobalt hydroxide have yet left the country, according to Tom Matthews, PhD, senior battery materials analyst at CRU, an international commodity analysis firm. In its fourth-quarter market outlook, CRU highlighted several key developments.… Read More Here
President Hichilema Calls for Accelerated Investment to Transform Zambia’s Energy Sector 22 Mining in Zambia Energy 

President Hichilema Calls for Accelerated Investment to Transform Zambia’s Energy Sector

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President Hichilema Urges Urgent Energy Investment to Boost Industrial Growth and Power Zambia’s Economy President Hakainde Hichilema has called for urgent and scaled-up investment in Zambia’s energy sector, describing reliable power supply as a cornerstone of the country’s economic transformation and industrial growth. Speaking at the 4th Public–Private Dialogue Forum in Lusaka, the President said Zambia must increase its power generation capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts to meet growing industrial demand and attract long-term private sector investment. He highlighted ongoing reforms, particularly the implementation of the Electricity Open Access… Read More Here
President Hichilema Strengthens Zambia–U.S. Mining and Investment Partnership 23 Mining in Zambia Governance Partnership 

President Hichilema Strengthens Zambia–U.S. Mining and Investment Partnership

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President Hichilema, U.S. Agree on Mining Cooperation and Business Reforms to Unlock Major U.S. Grant Support President Hakainde Hichilema and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Caleb Orr have agreed on a strategic framework aimed at unlocking a substantial package of U.S. grant support in return for enhanced cooperation in the mining sector and the implementation of clear, investor-focused business reforms. The proposed support package, to be complemented by a restructured Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact and a five-year partnership on public health, is intended to… Read More Here
Zambia Positions Itself as Emerging Hub for Car Battery Manufacturing Investment 24 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals 

Zambia Positions Itself as Emerging Hub for Car Battery Manufacturing Investment

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Zambia Attracts Global Interest in Car Battery Manufacturing After GBA Meeting in Brussels The Permanent Secretary for Investment and Industrialisation in the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Crucivia Hachikumba, says Zambia is well positioned to attract increased investment in car battery manufacturing. This follows Zambia’s successful presentation of its favourable investment climate and strategic role in the global battery value chain at the 2025 Global Battery Alliance Annual General Meeting, held in Brussels, Belgium, from December 9 to 10. Mr. Hachikumba revealed that Zambia’s Regional Battery Value Chain initiative… Read More Here
Zambia Formalises Gold Mining in Kikonge Through Strategic Public–Private Partnership 25 Mining in Zambia Gold New Mining Projects 

Zambia Formalises Gold Mining in Kikonge Through Strategic Public–Private Partnership

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Zambia Signs MoU to Formalise Gold Mining in Kikonge, Boost National Revenue and Debt Servicing The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZCCM Investment Holdings PLC and Mining Mineral Resources-SAS to formalise and regulate mining activities in Kikonge, located in Zambia’s North-Western Province. Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe said the agreement is a critical step toward ensuring that Zambia derives maximum value from its mineral resources. He noted that improved governance and formalisation of gold mining will enhance national revenue… Read More Here
BHP and Rio Tinto Begin Trials of Australia’s First Battery-Electric Haul Trucks 26 International Corporate News Equipment & Technology 

BHP and Rio Tinto Begin Trials of Australia’s First Battery-Electric Haul Trucks

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BHP and Rio Tinto Launch Pilbara Trials of Cat 793 XE Battery-Electric Haul Trucks to Cut Mining Emissions Diversified mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have received Australia’s first Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar mine, marking the start of on-site trials for Caterpillar’s zero-exhaust heavy haulage technology in the Pilbara region. The two trucks, supplied under a pioneering collaboration between BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar, will undergo commissioning before formal trials begin. The tests aim to evaluate whether battery-electric haulage can replace diesel in… Read More Here
Zambia Secures U.S. Partnerships to Boost Critical Minerals and Investment 27 Mining in Zambia 

Zambia Secures U.S. Partnerships to Boost Critical Minerals and Investment

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Zambia Signs Three Major MoUs With U.S. Firms to Boost Critical Mineral Processing and Digital Sovereignty Zambia has achieved a major diplomatic and economic milestone by signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent United States companies, reinforcing the country’s position as a rising leader in critical mineral processing, data sovereignty, and international investment. The agreements—facilitated by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)—were formalized during a ceremony at the Zambian Embassy in Washington, D.C., overseen by Ambassador Chibamba Kanyama. They establish strategic partnerships with Austin Elements, Lucid Circuit, and Busara Advisors… Read More Here
Glencore Targets Major Copper Production Expansion as Operational Reset Gains Momentum 28 Copper Corporate News International 

Glencore Targets Major Copper Production Expansion as Operational Reset Gains Momentum

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Glencore Plans 1.6 Million Tonnes of Copper Output by 2035 Amid Global Supply Tightness Glencore has outlined an ambitious plan to lift its annual copper production to approximately 1.6 million tonnes by 2035, signaling a strategic shift aimed at reversing several years of declining output. Chief executive Gary Nagle told investors in London that the company expects its base copper business to surpass 1 million tonnes per year by the end of 2028, placing Glencore among the world’s top five copper producers. The production push comes as global miners accelerate… Read More Here
DRC’s Strategic Minerals Surge as Global Demand Intensifies at End-2025 29 Mining in DRC 

DRC’s Strategic Minerals Surge as Global Demand Intensifies at End-2025

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Global Raw Material Prices Soar in Late 2025, Strengthening DRC’s Dominant Position in Copper, Cobalt, and Gold The upward trajectory of strategic raw materials has become increasingly evident as 2025 draws to a close. According to newly released data from the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), copper, cobalt, and gold continue to rise on international markets, underscoring strong global demand and reaffirming the Democratic Republic of Congo’s pivotal role in global supply chains. Copper prices increased by 4.2 percent over the past week, reaching 11,443 dollars per ton. This performance… Read More Here
Barrick Advances Garamba Conservation Efforts with Second Reintroduction of White Rhinos 30 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Barrick Advances Garamba Conservation Efforts with Second Reintroduction of White Rhinos

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Barrick Reintroduces 24 White Rhinos to Garamba National Park in Major Conservation Milestone On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Barrick Gold carried out the second phase of its landmark white rhinoceros reintroduction programme in Garamba National Park, located in the Haut-Uélé province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event was attended by government officials, conservation leaders and international partners. From early morning, guests witnessed the arrival of the rhinos from South Africa, transported by aircraft and secured in specially designed wooden crates built to ensure maximum comfort and safety throughout… Read More Here

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