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Copper and Cobalt Outlook Brightens for the DRC as Supply Risks Shape 2026 Markets 1 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

Copper and Cobalt Outlook Brightens for the DRC as Supply Risks Shape 2026 Markets

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Copper Hits Record Highs and Cobalt Surges as DRC Supply Decisions Shape 2026 Price Outlook Amid operational disruptions and policy-driven supply constraints, market specialists expect the balance between global supply and demand to remain the key driver of copper and cobalt price trends in 2026. These developments are being closely monitored by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s leading producers of both metals. Copper prices reached new all-time highs at the start of 2026, extending a strong upward trajectory that began in 2025. While cobalt has… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Positions DRC as Strategic Partner in Global Energy Transition at Davos 2 Mining in DRC Economy 

Tshisekedi Positions DRC as Strategic Partner in Global Energy Transition at Davos

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At Davos, President Tshisekedi Calls for Fair Mineral Partnerships and Local Value Creation in the DRC President Félix Tshisekedi is among the guests of honour at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), taking place in Davos, Switzerland, from Monday, January 19 to Friday, January 23, under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue.” This year’s forum is marked by exceptional diplomatic engagement, with more than 50 heads of state and government expected to attend. The Davos meeting serves as a high-level platform bringing together global political leaders,… Read More Here
DRC Targets $750 Million From First International Bond to Fund Infrastructure 3 Mining in DRC Economy Infrastructural Development 

DRC Targets $750 Million From First International Bond to Fund Infrastructure

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DRC Plans $750 Million Debut Eurobond as Rising Metal Prices Boost Investor Appeal The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) plans to raise $750 million in April through its first international bond issuance, with proceeds earmarked for infrastructure development, Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde said in an interview in Kinshasa. The transaction will represent the first tranche of a broader foreign-currency borrowing programme approved by the Council of Ministers. The programme allows for up to $1.5 billion in international bond issuances through 2026, with the government intending to phase market access… Read More Here
BHP Raises 2026 Copper Output Forecast After Record Half-Year Performance 4 International Copper Corporate News 

BHP Raises 2026 Copper Output Forecast After Record Half-Year Performance

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BHP Boosts 2026 Copper Production Guidance as Prices Surge and Operations Hit Records Mining major BHP has raised its 2026 copper production guidance following a record operational performance across its copper and iron-ore assets in the half-year ended December 31, supported by a significantly stronger copper price environment. Copper prices increased by 32% year-on-year during the period, prompting BHP to lift its group copper production guidance for the 2026 financial year to between 1.9-million and 2-million tonnes, from the previous range of 1.8-million to 2-million tonnes. “BHP delivered another half… Read More Here
Barrick Selects Metso Flotation Technology for Lumwana Expansion 5 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Gold News in Brief Technology & Innovation 

Barrick Selects Metso Flotation Technology for Lumwana Expansion

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Barrick Chooses Metso’s Concorde Cell Flotation Technology for Lumwana Copper Expansion in Zambia Global gold and copper producer Barrick Mining Corporation has selected Metso’s Concorde Cell flotation technology for its Lumwana copper mine expansion project in Zambia. The Concorde Cell flotation cells will be deployed alongside Metso’s TankCell technology, which Barrick had previously chosen for the project. The combined solution is expected to optimise the processing flowsheet and enhance overall metallurgical performance. Metso said its high-intensity Concorde Cell technology is specifically designed to treat complex orebodies, delivering improved efficiency and… Read More Here
Alphamin Reports Strong Earnings Growth on Higher Tin Production and Prices 6 Tin Mining in DRC 

Alphamin Reports Strong Earnings Growth on Higher Tin Production and Prices

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Alphamin Lifts Ebitda 25% to $341m as Tin Production and Prices Rise TSX-V- and JSE-listed tin producer Alphamin Resources has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to $341 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company produced 18 576 t of tin during the year, representing a 7% increase compared with the prior year. Alphamin operates the Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which comprises the Mpama North and Mpama South deposits. The improved financial performance,… Read More Here
Koryx Copper Closes C$46 Million Bought-Deal Financing and Announces Namibian Placement 7 International Copper Corporate News 

Koryx Copper Closes C$46 Million Bought-Deal Financing and Announces Namibian Placement

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Koryx Copper Raises Over C$46 Million in Bought-Deal Financing to Advance Haib Copper Project Canadian copper developer Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought-deal private placement, issuing a total of 18.8 million common shares for gross proceeds exceeding C$46 million, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option. The offering was led by Stifel Canada as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate that included Beacon Securities, Haywood Securities, Research Capital, Red Cloud Securities, Canaccord Genuity, and BMO Capital Markets. In addition to the bought deal,… Read More Here
Mali Appoints Former Barrick Executive to New Ministerial Role Overseeing Gold Mining Sector 8 Gold Corporate News International Mining Personality 

Mali Appoints Former Barrick Executive to New Ministerial Role Overseeing Gold Mining Sector

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Mali Creates New Ministerial Role to Tighten Presidential Control of Mining Sector Mali’s military-led government has created a new ministerial-level position to oversee the country’s mining sector, significantly strengthening presidential control over the gold industry, the nation’s most important source of revenue. A former Barrick Mining executive has been appointed to the role. Legal documents outlining the new position show that the minister will have authority to oversee the implementation of mining policy, monitor compliance with the mining code, and review reports submitted by mining licence holders—responsibilities that were previously… Read More Here
Chile President-Elect Kast Merges Mining Ministry with Economy Portfolio, Raising Industry Concerns 9 International 

Chile President-Elect Kast Merges Mining Ministry with Economy Portfolio, Raising Industry Concerns

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Chile’s Incoming Government Merges Mining and Economy Portfolios, Drawing Industry Criticism Chile’s president-elect, José Antonio Kast, has unsettled the mining industry by deciding to merge the mining portfolio with the economy ministry, reversing earlier indications that his incoming government would appoint a standalone mining minister. At a delayed cabinet announcement in Santiago on Tuesday evening, Kast named Daniel Man as Minister of Economy and Mining, a last-minute decision that pushed the ceremony nearly an hour behind schedule. The move overturned plans to appoint Patricio Montt, a former BHP Group executive… Read More Here
Kanona Power Plans $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Power Transmission Line 10 Mining in Zambia Electricity Energy 

Kanona Power Plans $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Power Transmission Line

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Zambian Energy Trader Kanona Power to Build $100 Million Zambia–Tanzania Electricity Interconnector A Zambian energy trading company is planning to invest $100 million in the construction of a high-voltage power transmission line linking Zambia and Tanzania, marking the first direct electricity interconnection between the two countries. The project aims to strengthen power supplies to Zambia’s copper mines as they seek more reliable and diversified energy sources. Kanona Power Co. said the transmission line is expected to take approximately 12 months to build and could be completed ahead of a larger… Read More Here

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