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Chile Invests in Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Research 1 International Battery Metals Lithium 

Chile Invests in Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Research

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Chile Awards $5.8 Million to Advance Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Technologies Chile’s state-owned development agency, Corfo, has awarded up to $5.8 million in funding to two research and development projects focused on direct lithium extraction (DLE) and rare earth element recovery, as part of efforts to strengthen mining innovation and create new, high-value business lines. The first project will receive up to $1.9 million over a period of up to two years to identify, assess, and validate DLE technologies suitable for brines from Chile’s salt flats and… Read More Here
Chile Forecasts Stable Copper Production in 2026, Says Sonami 2 Copper International News in Brief 

Chile Forecasts Stable Copper Production in 2026, Says Sonami

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Chile Copper Output Expected at Up to 5.7 Million Tons in 2026 as Prices Forecast at $4.50 per Pound Chile’s copper production is projected to range between 5.5 million and 5.7 million metric tons in 2026, according to the country’s national mining association, Sonami. The association, which represents Chile’s mining companies, also forecast an average copper price of $4.50 per pound for the year. The outlook reflects expectations of steady global demand and continued operational stability across the sector. Chile remains the world’s largest copper producer, with the metal playing… Read More Here
Zambia and DRC Convene 14th Joint Defence and Security Commission in Lubumbashi 3 Mining in DRC Governance Mining in Zambia 

Zambia and DRC Convene 14th Joint Defence and Security Commission in Lubumbashi

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Zambia–DRC Defence and Security Commission Opens in Lubumbashi to Tackle Transnational Crime and Regional Threats The 14th Session of the Zambia–Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) on Defence and Security officially opened in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing together senior government and security officials from both countries. In his opening address, Zambia’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Mr Maambo Haamaundu, reaffirmed Zambia’s strong commitment to sustained bilateral cooperation with the DRC. He underscored the deep historical ties between the two nations, rooted in their… Read More Here
DRC and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Mining Partnership at Future Minerals Forum 4 Mining in DRC 

DRC and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Strategic Mining Partnership at Future Minerals Forum

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Future Minerals Forum 2026: DRC and Saudi Arabia Advance Mining Cooperation with Operational Roadmap On the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum, held in Riyadh from 13 to 15 January 2026, H.E. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), held a bilateral meeting with his Saudi counterpart, H.E. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting reaffirmed the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation between the DRC and Saudi Arabia in the mining sector… Read More Here
DRC Mineral Export Prices Trend Upward on Global Markets 26 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mineral Export Prices Trend Upward on Global Markets

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DRC Mineral Export Prices Rise as Demand for Copper, Cobalt, and Nickel Strengthens in January 2026 According to the official mineral export price lists published by the Ministry of Foreign Trade, several mineral products exported by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded overall price increases on international markets during the period from January 12 to 17, 2026. This upward trend reflects strong global demand and a positive momentum in the country’s mining exports, particularly for strategic minerals. Tin registered a notable increase, rising from 42,708.75 to 43,123.33. Zinc followed… Read More Here
DRC Advances $28.9bn MIFOR Iron Ore Project 27 Mining in DRC Iron Ore New Mining Projects 

DRC Advances $28.9bn MIFOR Iron Ore Project

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DRC Launches $28.9 Billion MIFOR Iron Ore Project to Unlock Up to 20 Billion Tonnes of Reserves The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, presented the Great Eastern Iron Mines (MIFOR) project to the Council of Ministers on Friday, January 9, 2026, along with the governance framework required for its implementation. This strategic initiative represents a major milestone in the industrial development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s iron ore potential. According to the Minister, the iron ore resources targeted by the project are estimated at between 15 and 20… Read More Here
Critical Metals Secures £2.1 Million Loan to Advance Molulu Copper-Cobalt Project 28 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper New Mining Projects 

Critical Metals Secures £2.1 Million Loan to Advance Molulu Copper-Cobalt Project

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Critical Metals Secures £2.1 Million Financing from NIU Invest to Drive Molulu Copper and Cobalt Project NIU Invest SE, the majority shareholder of Critical Metals, has extended a £2.1 million loan (approximately $2.84 million) to support the company’s operations, particularly at its Molulu copper and cobalt project in Haut-Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The financing was announced on December 31, 2025. The loan carries an annual interest rate of 10% and has an 18-month maturity, with interest payable at the end of the term. Structured as a convertible bond,… Read More Here
Gold Set for $4,800 per Ounce in 2026 as Bullish Momentum Continues 29 Gold Economy International 

Gold Set for $4,800 per Ounce in 2026 as Bullish Momentum Continues

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Morgan Stanley Forecasts Gold Price Surge to $4,800 Amid Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cuts After a record-breaking 2025, gold continues to drive bullish sentiment across global financial markets. In a note published on January 5, 2026, Morgan Stanley projected that gold could reach $4,800 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2026, citing a supportive monetary environment and sustained demand for safe-haven assets. The American bank highlighted several key drivers behind the forecast: potential interest rate cuts, possible changes in leadership at the US Federal Reserve, and continued accumulation of… Read More Here
DRC Central Bank to Make Gold a Pillar of National Reserves from 2026 30 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Central Bank to Make Gold a Pillar of National Reserves from 2026

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DR Congo Plans to Boost Gold Reserves in 2026 to Strengthen Financial Stability and Sovereignty As the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to grapple with persistent security challenges in its eastern regions, the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has outlined a strategic shift aimed at strengthening the country’s financial resilience. Beginning in 2026, gold will become a central pillar of the nation’s reserve diversification strategy, according to BCC Governor André Wameso. Speaking on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Governor Wameso said the accumulation of monetary gold is now a key priority… Read More Here

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