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DRC Forum Advances Mining Revenue Forecasts and Macroeconomic Planning 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC Forum Advances Mining Revenue Forecasts and Macroeconomic Planning

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Kinshasa Forum Strengthens Mining Revenue Forecasts and Economic Framework in DRC Kinshasa hosted a high-level forum from Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Pullman Tent, focused on refining and strengthening the macroeconomic framework by incorporating budget revenue forecasts from the extractive sector. As a member of the panel, National Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba spoke on “The Strategic Importance of Financial Modelling to Strengthen the Supervision and Regulation of the Mining Sector: The Challenge of Transmitting Certified and Verified Data to the Core of Extractive Revenue Forecasts of the… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Pledges Action on Domestic Debt Amid Economic Challenges 2 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Prime Minister Pledges Action on Domestic Debt Amid Economic Challenges

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DRC Domestic Debt Reaches $5.43B: Prime Minister Outlines New Repayment Plan The issue of domestic debt repayment was addressed on November 25, 2025, during the opening of Makutano 2025, themed “Contracts in Congo: Time for a Choice.” The event brought together political leaders and private sector representatives to discuss key drivers of economic development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Responding to questions about whether the government would consider financial engineering to resolve a debt issue that has persisted for over two decades, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka acknowledged… Read More Here
Kamoa Copper Lights Up Africa’s Largest Eco-Friendly Copper Smelter in DRC 3 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Kamoa Copper Lights Up Africa’s Largest Eco-Friendly Copper Smelter in DRC

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Kamoa Copper Inaugurates Furnace at Africa’s Largest Sustainable Copper Smelter On November 21, 2025, Kamoa Copper officially inaugurated the furnace at Africa’s largest and most environmentally friendly copper smelter, marking a historic milestone for the company and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining industry. The event represents a major advance in copper processing capacity on the continent. The ceremony, held in Lualaba province, blended modern engineering with ancestral tradition. In a nearby village close to Sammukoko, Cité Maseka, and Cité Mpesa Moya, a traditional furnace known as Lwanzo lua mikuba… Read More Here
FIRST QUANTUM’S TECHNOLOGY DRIVE WINS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Technology & Innovation 

FIRST QUANTUM’S TECHNOLOGY DRIVE WINS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

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SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA – Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Mutati, has praised First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its strong commitment to technological advancement, noting that the company’s investment in modern mining systems positions Zambia to move decisively toward its national production target of 3 million tonnes of copper annually. The Honourable Minister, accompanied by his Permanent Secretary Dr Brilliant Habeenzu and ZICTA Director General Colin Mbula, were shown the technology in use at the FQM Trident operations, including fatigue management technology installed in all mobile equipment, trolley assist on… Read More Here
Kimberley Process Fails Again to Expand Definition of Conflict Diamonds 5 International Diamond 

Kimberley Process Fails Again to Expand Definition of Conflict Diamonds

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Kimberley Process Stalls for Third Year Over Conflict Diamond Reform Amid Global Criticism The Kimberley Process (KP) has, for the third consecutive year, failed to agree on an expanded definition of conflict diamonds following a five-day plenary in Dubai. Delegates from 86 member countries attended with hopes that long-delayed reforms would finally move forward. Pressure to modernize the conflict diamond definition has grown since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and media reports suggested negotiators were nearing a breakthrough. Feriel Zerouki, president of the World Diamond Council (WDC), opened the… Read More Here
DRC Cobalt Exports Delayed as Miners Await Regulatory Approval Amid New Quotas 6 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

DRC Cobalt Exports Delayed as Miners Await Regulatory Approval Amid New Quotas

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Congo Cobalt Exports Still on Hold Weeks After Ban; Quotas to Limit DRC Supply The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has yet to authorize the resumption of cobalt exports, nearly six weeks after the previous ban on shipments expired. Mining companies are waiting to move trucks loaded with cobalt, one of the world’s most critical metals, toward international markets. The DRC, which accounts for roughly 75% of global cobalt production, introduced strict export quotas on October 16 to control supply once shipments restart. However, the implementation of the new system… Read More Here
Barrick Confirms Commitment to $7B Reko Diq Copper Project in Pakistan 7 International Copper Corporate News Gold New Mining Projects 

Barrick Confirms Commitment to $7B Reko Diq Copper Project in Pakistan

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Barrick Reaffirms Support for Reko Diq Copper Mine Amid Speculation of Asset Sale Barrick Mining has reiterated its commitment to the Reko Diq copper mine in Pakistan, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper deposits, following media reports suggesting the company might consider a withdrawal. The $7-billion project, located in the remote and insurgency-affected western province of Balochistan, is a 50-50 joint venture between Barrick and Pakistani authorities. It is expected to begin production by the end of 2028. Reports this month cited sources familiar with Barrick’s internal discussions, suggesting… Read More Here
Rome Resources Raises £200,000 to Advance Tin Drilling in the DRC 8 Mining in DRC Corporate News Tin 

Rome Resources Raises £200,000 to Advance Tin Drilling in the DRC

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Rome Resources Secures £200k Funding to Expand Drilling at Kalayi and Mont Agoma Tin Projects Aim-listed Rome Resources has announced plans to raise £200 000 through a placing of 100-million new ordinary shares, primarily subscribed by the JLE Group, to advance additional drilling at its Kalayi and Mont Agoma tin discoveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The new shares will be issued at 0.2p each, representing a 10.5% premium to the November 25 closing mid-market price of 0.181p. Rome also intends to issue warrants to participants in the… Read More Here
Apple Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Use of Conflict Minerals Despite Denials 9 Mining in DRC 

Apple Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Use of Conflict Minerals Despite Denials

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Apple Sued in Washington Over Alleged Congo Conflict Minerals in Supply Chain A US-based advocacy group has filed a new lawsuit in Washington, D.C., accusing Apple of sourcing minerals tied to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda allegations the company strongly denies. International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates), which previously sued Apple, Tesla and other tech firms over cobalt sourcing, brought the fresh complaint after its earlier case was dismissed by US courts last year. French prosecutors also dropped Congo’s case against Apple subsidiaries… Read More Here
Zambian Presidency Rejects Proposal for Free 15% State Stake in Critical Mineral Mines 10 Mining in Zambia Cobalt Copper 

Zambian Presidency Rejects Proposal for Free 15% State Stake in Critical Mineral Mines

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Zambia Blocks Draft Regulation Seeking 15% Free-Carried State Interest in Copper and Critical Mineral Projects Zambia’s Presidency has dismissed proposed regulations that would grant the government a minimum 15% free-carried, non-dilutable stake in mining companies producing copper and other critical minerals. The draft statutory instrument proposes that the state hold at least 15% ownership in any mining operation involving a critical mineral—without paying for the stake. It also outlines a mechanism through which government participation could rise to 40%, achieved by forfeiting dividends and offering tax concessions rather than making… Read More Here

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