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TAZARA Railway Revitalization Signals New Chapter in China–Africa Cooperation 1 Mining in Zambia Transport and Logistics 

TAZARA Railway Revitalization Signals New Chapter in China–Africa Cooperation

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Tanzania–Zambia Railway Revamp Strengthens China–Africa Partnership and Regional Connectivity Stretching across the vast plateaus of southern Africa, the Tanzania–Zambia Railway (TAZARA) stands as a powerful symbol of enduring China–Africa friendship and cooperation that dates back to 1967. Often described as a “steel artery,” the railway spans approximately 1,860 kilometres, linking the Indian Ocean port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to New Kapiri Mposhi in central Zambia, and providing the landlocked, resource-rich country with vital access to global markets. At New Kapiri Mposhi railway station, a monument marks the railway’s… Read More Here
Zambia Govt Introduces Equipment-Based Support Under Artisanal Mining Fund 2 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

Zambia Govt Introduces Equipment-Based Support Under Artisanal Mining Fund

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Zambia Restricts Cash Disbursements, Shifts to Equipment Support for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced that mining cooperatives benefiting from the newly established Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Fund will receive support in the form of equipment rather than direct cash disbursements. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, said the decision follows lessons learned from previous financing programmes in which some beneficiaries misused allocated funds. He explained that the equipment-based support model is intended to strengthen accountability and ensure government assistance… Read More Here
DRC Urged to Tie Cobalt Export Quotas to Local Processing to Boost Battery Value Chain 3 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Urged to Tie Cobalt Export Quotas to Local Processing to Boost Battery Value Chain

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DRC Cobalt Policy: Resource Matters Calls for Local Processing Rules in Export Quota System The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should use its emerging cobalt export quota system to accelerate local mineral processing and capture more value from the electric vehicle battery supply chain, according to a new white paper published in December 2025 by the NGO Resource Matters. The report, which focuses on the local processing potential of strategic minerals such as cobalt, copper, and lithium, urges the Congolese government to integrate value addition as a core criterion for… Read More Here
Chile Accelerates 13 Copper Projects Ahead of Bullish 2026 Market 4 International Copper 

Chile Accelerates 13 Copper Projects Ahead of Bullish 2026 Market

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Chile to Add 13 Copper Projects Worth $14.8 Billion as Prices Surge Amid Supply Concerns Chile is set to advance 13 copper projects valued at $14.8 billion in 2026, as global prices rise amid fears of a looming supply shortage. Seven domestic projects aim to begin operations next year, adding nearly 500,000 tonnes of annual capacity supported by $7.1 billion in investment, according to official figures. Key projects include Anglo American/Glencore’s Collahuasi upgrades (C20+), Codelco’s Rajo Inca structural project, Capstone Copper’s Mantos Blancos, and Andes Iron’s Dominga. Another six developments… Read More Here
Minister of Mines Prioritizes Congolese Geologists in Strategic Subsoil Exploration 5 Mining in DRC 

Minister of Mines Prioritizes Congolese Geologists in Strategic Subsoil Exploration

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DRC Opens Mineral Exploration to Congolese Experts to Strengthen National Mining Governance Previously dominated by foreign expertise, mineral exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now being opened to Congolese professionals. Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing local geologists, who possess the deepest understanding of the country’s geological realities. Since assuming office, Minister Watum Kabamba has focused on equipping Congolese geologists with the resources needed to independently and comprehensively study the nation’s subsoil. Recognized as key guardians of the country’s mineral wealth, these experts… Read More Here
North Kivu Deputies Advocate for Formal Mining to Curb Armed Group Exploitation 6 Mining in DRC 

North Kivu Deputies Advocate for Formal Mining to Curb Armed Group Exploitation

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North Kivu Officials Call for State Control of Mining to Boost Security and Local Developmenty In response to the systematic exploitation of mineral resources by armed groups, North Kivu provincial deputies Christian Mafungula and His Majesty Abdoul Paluku Kalemire III are urging the state to regain control of the mining sector. Their goal is to transform the red zones of Mughalika, Kavusu, and the Bapere area into centers of legitimate economic development. The territories of Beni and Lubero highlight a stark paradox: abundant mineral wealth that, due to insufficient state… Read More Here
DRC Suspends Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Processing to Strengthen Mining Sector 7 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Battery Metals Cobalt Copper 

DRC Suspends Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Processing to Strengthen Mining Sector

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DRC Minister of Mines Suspends Artisanal Copper and Cobalt Processing Amid Traceability Push The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has taken decisive action by signing Ministerial Order No. 00964/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2025 on December 19, 2025, suspending all mining and marketing activities carried out by entities processing minerals from artisanal copper and cobalt mining. The suspension specifically targets processing units, including purchasing offices and similar structures, involved in the acquisition, processing, and marketing of minerals sourced from artisanal mining sites. Legally established industrial mining operations are not affected.… Read More Here
Rome Resources Explores Copper Potential at Bisie North While Tin Remains Primary Target 8 Mining in DRC Copper New Mining Projects 

Rome Resources Explores Copper Potential at Bisie North While Tin Remains Primary Target

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Rome Resources Advances Copper Studies at Bisie North Project in DRC UK-based Rome Resources is evaluating the economic viability of copper mining at its Bisie North project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while maintaining tin as the main exploration focus. The company provided an update on December 23, 2025, confirming that ongoing studies are progressing on schedule. Throughout 2025, Rome Resources commissioned metallurgical tests to determine processing methods capable of recovering copper resources located above the tin zones at Mount Agoma. The first phase of this work is nearing… Read More Here
Gold Prices Rise as DRC Mineral Exports Show Mixed Market Trends 9 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

Gold Prices Rise as DRC Mineral Exports Show Mixed Market Trends

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DRC Gold Prices Climb to USD 139 per Gram Amid Volatile Global Mineral Markets International markets for mineral products exported by the Democratic Republic of Congo showed mixed performance during the penultimate week of December 2025, with gold emerging as a standout performer amid global economic uncertainty. According to the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, gold continues to benefit from sustained investor demand as a safe-haven asset in an environment marked by geopolitical tensions, financial market volatility, and persistent macroeconomic risks. During the week under review,… Read More Here
DRC Oil Tax Revenues Surge After Subsidy and Exemption Reforms 10 Uncategorized Mining in DRC Oil & Gas Taxes 

DRC Oil Tax Revenues Surge After Subsidy and Exemption Reforms

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DRC Oil Tax Revenue Jumps from 4 to 70 Billion Francs Following Fuel Subsidy Reforms The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded a sharp increase in monthly oil tax revenues since July 2025, with collections rising from 4 billion to 70 billion Congolese francs. The surge follows the implementation of tax expenditure reforms targeting the oil sector, according to the Ministry of Finance. Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde announced the development during a press conference held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Kinshasa Financial Center. The briefing formed part… Read More Here

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