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DRC Cobalt Prices Rise Sharply on International Markets as Global Demand Accelerates 1 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Cobalt Prices Rise Sharply on International Markets as Global Demand Accelerates

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Cobalt Prices Surge on Global Markets, Strengthening the DRC’s Economic Outlook Cobalt prices are maintaining an upward trajectory on international markets, confirming a trend that has been underway for several weeks. According to data from the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, the price of this strategic metal stood at USD 50,958 per tonne during the week of December 15–19, 2025, up from USD 48,472 per tonne the previous week. This increase represents a weekly gain of USD 2,486, reflecting renewed interest in a raw material that… Read More Here
FQM Expands Skills Development to Address Zambia’s Artisan Shortage 2 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Sponsored Content 

FQM Expands Skills Development to Address Zambia’s Artisan Shortage

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Zambia’s mining industry is entering one of its most ambitious phases, with government targets set to reach three million tonnes of annual copper production by 2030.  Achieving this milestone will require not only investment in new mines but also a steady supply of skilled technicians and artisans capable of operating and maintaining the advanced machinery that defines modern mining. Yet one of the most pressing challenges is the shortage of qualified and competent artisans. At Kansanshi Mining PLC— 80% owned by FQM and 20% owned by ZCCM-IH  —the shortage has… Read More Here
Mali Orders Return of $400 Million Gold Seized From Barrick as Mining Dispute Eases 3 International Corporate News Gold 

Mali Orders Return of $400 Million Gold Seized From Barrick as Mining Dispute Eases

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Malian Court Orders Return of Seized Gold to Barrick, Signaling Thaw in Mining Dispute A Malian court has ordered the return of three metric tons of gold, valued at approximately $400 million, that were seized nearly a year ago from Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex, according to Reuters. The ruling comes amid efforts by Mali’s military-led government, headed by General Assimi Goïta, to stabilize the country’s economy and project a more investor-friendly image as it pursues a proposed five-year presidential mandate against a backdrop of prolonged political instability. The bullion,… Read More Here
DRC Harnesses Advanced Technology to Transform Mining, Boost Production and Safety 24 Mining in DRC Mining safety Mining technology 

DRC Harnesses Advanced Technology to Transform Mining, Boost Production and Safety

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DRC Adopts Advanced Technologies in Mining to Enhance Production, Safety, and Mineral Exploration The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies to streamline mineral exploration, boost production, and improve worker safety. In December 2025, the country signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the United States, under which American companies will provide technical assistance, funding, and technology to optimize the mining value chain. With an estimated $24 trillion in mineral reserves—90% of which remain undeveloped—technology will be crucial in cementing the DRC’s role as a global… Read More Here
DRC Cobalt Hydroxide Exports Delayed Amid Complex New Quota System 25 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Cobalt Hydroxide Exports Delayed Amid Complex New Quota System

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DRC Cobalt Hydroxide Shipments Stalled as New Export Quota System Drives Global Price Surge The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s largest producer of cobalt—a critical metal for electric vehicle batteries and advanced technologies—is undergoing a major reorganization of its export system. Despite the official lifting of the export suspension in October 2025, no shipments of cobalt hydroxide have yet left the country, according to Tom Matthews, PhD, senior battery materials analyst at CRU, an international commodity analysis firm. In its fourth-quarter market outlook, CRU highlighted several key developments.… Read More Here
President Hichilema Calls for Accelerated Investment to Transform Zambia’s Energy Sector 26 Mining in Zambia Energy 

President Hichilema Calls for Accelerated Investment to Transform Zambia’s Energy Sector

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President Hichilema Urges Urgent Energy Investment to Boost Industrial Growth and Power Zambia’s Economy President Hakainde Hichilema has called for urgent and scaled-up investment in Zambia’s energy sector, describing reliable power supply as a cornerstone of the country’s economic transformation and industrial growth. Speaking at the 4th Public–Private Dialogue Forum in Lusaka, the President said Zambia must increase its power generation capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts to meet growing industrial demand and attract long-term private sector investment. He highlighted ongoing reforms, particularly the implementation of the Electricity Open Access… Read More Here
President Hichilema Strengthens Zambia–U.S. Mining and Investment Partnership 27 Mining in Zambia Governance Partnership 

President Hichilema Strengthens Zambia–U.S. Mining and Investment Partnership

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President Hichilema, U.S. Agree on Mining Cooperation and Business Reforms to Unlock Major U.S. Grant Support President Hakainde Hichilema and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Caleb Orr have agreed on a strategic framework aimed at unlocking a substantial package of U.S. grant support in return for enhanced cooperation in the mining sector and the implementation of clear, investor-focused business reforms. The proposed support package, to be complemented by a restructured Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact and a five-year partnership on public health, is intended to… Read More Here
Zambia Positions Itself as Emerging Hub for Car Battery Manufacturing Investment 28 Mining in Zambia Battery Metals 

Zambia Positions Itself as Emerging Hub for Car Battery Manufacturing Investment

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Zambia Attracts Global Interest in Car Battery Manufacturing After GBA Meeting in Brussels The Permanent Secretary for Investment and Industrialisation in the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Crucivia Hachikumba, says Zambia is well positioned to attract increased investment in car battery manufacturing. This follows Zambia’s successful presentation of its favourable investment climate and strategic role in the global battery value chain at the 2025 Global Battery Alliance Annual General Meeting, held in Brussels, Belgium, from December 9 to 10. Mr. Hachikumba revealed that Zambia’s Regional Battery Value Chain initiative… Read More Here
Zambia Formalises Gold Mining in Kikonge Through Strategic Public–Private Partnership 29 Mining in Zambia Gold New Mining Projects 

Zambia Formalises Gold Mining in Kikonge Through Strategic Public–Private Partnership

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Zambia Signs MoU to Formalise Gold Mining in Kikonge, Boost National Revenue and Debt Servicing The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ZCCM Investment Holdings PLC and Mining Mineral Resources-SAS to formalise and regulate mining activities in Kikonge, located in Zambia’s North-Western Province. Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe said the agreement is a critical step toward ensuring that Zambia derives maximum value from its mineral resources. He noted that improved governance and formalisation of gold mining will enhance national revenue… Read More Here

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