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Glencore Launches First Cobalt Exports Under DRC’s New Quota Regime 21 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

Glencore Launches First Cobalt Exports Under DRC’s New Quota Regime

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Congo Resumes Cobalt Exports With Glencore’s First Shipment, Easing Global Supply Pressures Glencore has become the first mining company to export cobalt under the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) newly introduced quota system, sending an initial pilot shipment to test compliance procedures, according to government and industry sources. Authorities cleared the shipment this week, pending payment of a 10 percent royalty. The approval marks the first resumption of exports after a months-long suspension that tightened global supply and contributed to sharply higher cobalt prices. The DRC produces more than 70… Read More Here
Ghana Restores Full Protection of Forest Reserves with Nationwide Mining Ban 22 International 

Ghana Restores Full Protection of Forest Reserves with Nationwide Mining Ban

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Ghana Reinstates Ban on Mining in Forest Reserves to Protect Water Bodies and Halt Deforestation Ghana has reinstated a full ban on mining in forest reserves as part of a comprehensive environmental protection effort aimed at safeguarding water bodies, halting deforestation, and strengthening the country’s climate resilience, the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology has announced. The policy shift comes as Africa’s leading gold producer grapples with escalating, poorly regulated small-scale mining activities that have ravaged cocoa farms, degraded forests and rivers, and raised sustainability concerns across the mining value… Read More Here
Zambia Boosts Drive for Energy Security as Govt Fast-Tracks 2,610MW Power Pipeline 23 Mining in Zambia Energy 

Zambia Boosts Drive for Energy Security as Govt Fast-Tracks 2,610MW Power Pipeline

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Strengthening Zambia’s Energy Future: Government, Developers Push to Accelerate Power Projects The Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to securing Zambia’s long-term energy stability following a high-level consultative meeting led by Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote with 20 Power Developer companies. The engagement focused on evaluating progress in the country’s current power pipeline and identifying actionable steps to speed up project delivery. Also present were the Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit, Ms. Kuso Kamwambi, and the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary for Budget, Ms. Mwaka Mukubesa. Discussions highlighted the… Read More Here
DRC and Zambia Sign Pact to Accelerate One-Stop Border Posts 24 Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development 

DRC and Zambia Sign Pact to Accelerate One-Stop Border Posts

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DRC–Zambia Agreement to Build One-Stop Border Posts Aims to Cut Costs and Boost Regional Trade The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional trade cooperation with the signing of a bilateral agreement on the construction and operation of One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs). The agreement was signed in Lusaka on Thursday, December 4, 2025, by the Congolese Minister of Foreign Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya, and the Zambian Minister of Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga, on the sidelines of the 46th meeting of the… Read More Here
Kakobola Hydropower Project Nears Final Commissioning in Kwilu Province 25 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

Kakobola Hydropower Project Nears Final Commissioning in Kwilu Province

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DRC Moves to Fast-Track Operation of Kakobola Hydroelectric Plant After Meeting All Technical Requirements The process leading to the full operation of the Kakobola hydroelectric power station in Kwilu Province has reached a decisive stage. During the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, December 5, 2025, the Minister of Water Resources and Electricity declared that all technical and financial prerequisites have now been fulfilled, clearing the way for the final commissioning of this strategic facility. The minister noted that the plant is ready to start operating, but one key step… Read More Here
Cobalt Prices Rise as DRC Strengthens Control Over Strategic Mineral 26 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

Cobalt Prices Rise as DRC Strengthens Control Over Strategic Mineral

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DRC Cobalt Prices Increase to USD 48,472/ton as Government Tightens Export Rules and Boosts Market Influence Cobalt, one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most important mineral exports, is showing renewed momentum on international markets. According to projections from the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the metal is expected to trade at USD 48,472 per ton during the week of December 8–13, 2025, up from USD 47,886 the previous week—an increase of USD 586. This upward trend is driven by strong global demand, particularly from the… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Outlines Four Priorities After Historic Peace Agreement with Rwanda 27 Mining in DRC Governance 

Tshisekedi Outlines Four Priorities After Historic Peace Agreement with Rwanda

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DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal: Tshisekedi Sets Roadmap for Security, Withdrawal of Foreign Forces & Lasting Stability As is customary, President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo addressed parliamentarians gathered in Congress on Monday, December 8, 2025. In his speech, he clarified the nature and objectives of the agreements recently signed in Washington. He emphasized that four major priorities will guide government action in the coming weeks—key steps intended to translate the peace accord into tangible results on the ground. Reflecting on what he called a historic moment, President Tshisekedi underlined the importance of… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Launches Strategic Overhaul to Reclaim and Reshape the Congolese Mining Sector 28 Mining in DRC Governance 

Tshisekedi Launches Strategic Overhaul to Reclaim and Reshape the Congolese Mining Sector

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DRC Recovers 30,000 Mining Sites and Introduces Cobalt Export Quotas to Boost Strategic Control President Félix Tshisekedi has announced a sweeping restructuring of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector—an economic pillar and a crucial strategic resource in the global shift toward clean energy. His objective is clear: regain control of a fragmented industry, long undervalued and dominated by speculative interests, and turn it into a genuine engine of national development. The government has reclaimed nearly 30,000 mining concessions previously held by inactive operators or land hoarders. The move signals… Read More Here
Gemfields Earns $25.4m From Year-End Emerald Auction as Market Demand Rebounds 49 Mining in Zambia Gemstones 

Gemfields Earns $25.4m From Year-End Emerald Auction as Market Demand Rebounds

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Gemfields Closes 2025 With Strong Emerald Auction Performance Despite Earlier Kagem Disruptions Gemfields has announced $25.4 million in revenue from its November–December auction of commercial-quality rough emeralds, ending the year with one of its strongest sales performances despite earlier operational challenges at the Kagem mine in Zambia. The auction was conducted via private viewings in Jaipur, India, followed by an online sealed-bid process. Of the 46 lots offered, 45 lots—equal to 98%—were sold at an average price of $7.46 per carat. Nearly 3.66 million carats were made available, with about… Read More Here

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