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Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes Resigns Amid Rail, Regulatory, and Geopolitical Pressures 1 Corporate News International Mining Personality 

Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes Resigns Amid Rail, Regulatory, and Geopolitical Pressures

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Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Steps Down as Iron Ore Projects Face Rail Access and Guinea Regulatory Challenges Bronwyn Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic, has resigned after four years leading the Liberian- and Guinean-focused iron ore developer. The company is majority-owned by U.S.-Canadian billionaire Robert Friedland. Her departure comes at a time when Ivanhoe Atlantic is navigating a complex mix of infrastructure constraints, regulatory hurdles, and heightened geopolitical scrutiny. Ivanhoe Atlantic’s export strategy is heavily dependent on access to Liberia’s Yekepa–Buchanan rail corridor, which connects the Mount Nimba… Read More Here
Rome Resources Reports Positive Metallurgical Results at Bisie North Project 2 Mining in DRC Corporate News New Mining Projects 

Rome Resources Reports Positive Metallurgical Results at Bisie North Project

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Rome Resources Confirms Strong Copper and Tin Recoveries from Bisie North Metallurgical Tests in DRC AIM-listed Rome Resources has reported encouraging copper and tin recovery results from metallurgical testing of ore samples taken from its Bisie North project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The update follows a drilling results announcement released on 16 January and marks a key step in assessing the project’s commercial potential. Commenting on the results, Chief Executive Officer Paul Barrett said the preliminary findings significantly strengthen the case for commercialising both tin and copper… Read More Here
Zambian Govt Concludes Investigation into Sino Metals Kafue River Spill 3 Mining in Zambia Mining safety Safety & Health 

Zambian Govt Concludes Investigation into Sino Metals Kafue River Spill

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Sino Metals Kafue River Spill: Zambian Government Completes Investigation, ZEMA Reviews Impact Report The Zambian Government has concluded investigations into the Sino Metals spillage incident that severely impacted the Kafue River ecosystem earlier last year. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, confirmed that an independent environmental consultant has submitted a comprehensive report assessing the spill’s effects on both surface and groundwater quality. The report is currently under review by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). Dr. Kabeta explained that once ZEMA completes its… Read More Here
DRC Mineral Prices Rise Sharply at Start of February, with Copper as the Sole Exception 4 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Mineral Prices Rise Sharply at Start of February, with Copper as the Sole Exception

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DRC Mineral Prices Increase in Early February 2026 as Global Demand Strengthens, Ministry Data Shows Mineral prices in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded a broad upward trend at the beginning of February, according to market data released by the Ministry of Foreign Trade on Monday, February 2, 2026. Nearly all major commodities posted gains, underscoring sustained demand on international markets, with copper standing out as the sole exception. Copper, a pillar of the Congolese mining sector, experienced a slight decline, with its price easing from USD 13,031.40 to… Read More Here
Rubaya Landslide Kills Hundreds as Illegal Mining and Armed Groups Fuel DRC’s Resource Plunder 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Rubaya Landslide Kills Hundreds as Illegal Mining and Armed Groups Fuel DRC’s Resource Plunder

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Rubaya Landslide: A Human Tragedy Fueled by Illegal Mining and Armed Occupation A massive landslide in Rubaya, located in Masisi territory, has claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, the majority of them artisanal miners forced into extremely dangerous working conditions amid rampant and illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s natural resources. According to the Congolese Government, this exploitation is orchestrated by Rwanda and the M23/AFC armed groups. In a statement released on Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Central Government reported that preliminary field assessments indicate at least… Read More Here
DRC Tightens Mining Rules with Mandatory Environmental Rehabilitation Guarantees 6 Mining in DRC 

DRC Tightens Mining Rules with Mandatory Environmental Rehabilitation Guarantees

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DRC Mining Sector: Government Mandates Financial Guarantees for Environmental Rehabilitation by February 16, 2026 The Congolese government has taken a decisive step toward strengthening regulation of the mining sector by enforcing stricter environmental compliance requirements.In an official letter dated January 30, 2026, the Ministry of Mines instructed all mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to submit proof of established financial guarantees dedicated to environmental rehabilitation. This obligation applies to all mining projects, from the issuance of their operating titles through December 31, 2025. Mining operators must… Read More Here
DRC President Inspects Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji “Road of Hope” as Key Infrastructure Project Advances 7 Mining in DRC Infrastructural Development 

DRC President Inspects Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji “Road of Hope” as Key Infrastructure Project Advances

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President Tshisekedi Reviews Progress on 230-Kilometer Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji Road, Boosting Regional Trade On Monday, January 26, 2026, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi visited Kasai-Central to inspect the ongoing construction of the Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji road, a 230-kilometer strategic transport corridor, being developed by the Sino-Congolese Infrastructure Company (SISC SA). The President was welcomed by the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza Lunda, and received technical briefings from Nicolas Nzau Nzau, Director General of the Congolese Agency for Major Works (ACGT), the delegated project owner. The BK control mission was also present to oversee… Read More Here
Africa Becomes Net Debt Repayer to China as Lending Strategy Shifts 8 International Economy 

Africa Becomes Net Debt Repayer to China as Lending Strategy Shifts

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China Scales Back Africa Lending as Debt Repayments Overtake New Loans After two decades of heavy financing, the financial relationship between China and Africa has entered a new phase, marked by a sharp reversal in capital flows. Africa is now a net payer to China, repaying more in debt service than it receives in new Chinese loans. According to The Great Reversal, a report published on January 27 by ONE Data (ONE Campaign), net financial flows from China to Africa fell dramatically from $30.4 billion between 2010 and 2014 to… Read More Here
DRC to Export 100,000 Tonnes of Copper to the United States in Strategic Trade Shift 9 Copper Economy Mining in DRC 

DRC to Export 100,000 Tonnes of Copper to the United States in Strategic Trade Shift

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DRC Confirms 100,000-Tonne Copper Export to U.S., Signalling New Investment and Trade Strategy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed plans to export 100,000 metric tonnes of copper to the United States by the end of January, marking a significant shift in the country’s minerals trade strategy and a deepening of economic ties with Washington. The shipment follows the DRC government’s submission to U.S. authorities of a list of state-backed mining projects for potential American investment. The move underscores Kinshasa’s intention to leverage its vast mineral resources to attract… Read More Here
Lobito Atlantic Railway Records New Operational Milestones at End of 2025 and Early 2026 10 Transport and Logistics International 

Lobito Atlantic Railway Records New Operational Milestones at End of 2025 and Early 2026

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Lobito Atlantic Railway Sets Traffic and Port Handling Records, Strengthening Lobito Corridor At the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) achieved significant operational milestones, reinforcing the Lobito Corridor’s position as a strategic logistics platform for regional and international trade. In December 2025, LAR recorded its highest monthly throughput to date, handling 37,000 tonnes of cargo across both domestic and international traffic. Building on this momentum, January 2026 marked another landmark achievement when LAR facilitated the arrival of the largest sulfur bulk carrier ever handled… Read More Here

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