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Mission 300 Brings Electricity to Over 50 Million Africans, Accelerating Toward 2030 Target 23 Electricity Energy International 

Mission 300 Brings Electricity to Over 50 Million Africans, Accelerating Toward 2030 Target

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Over 50 Million Africans Gain Electricity Access Under Mission 300, World Bank and AfDB Report The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on June 16, 2026, that more than 50 million people across Africa have gained access to electricity under Mission 300, a flagship initiative launched in 2024 aiming to connect 300 million people by 2030. According to the two institutions, the program is now progressing at nearly twice the pre-launch pace, driven by investments across the full energy value chain, from generation to last-mile household… Read More Here
Kinshasa Faces Major Road Infrastructure Gap as Government Accelerates National Development Projects 24 Infrastructural Development Mining in DRC 

Kinshasa Faces Major Road Infrastructure Gap as Government Accelerates National Development Projects

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Kinshasa Has Only 1,000 km of Developed Roads Despite Need for 6,000 km, Says Infrastructure Minister KINSHASA – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital is facing a significant shortage of road infrastructure, with only a fraction of the urban road network required to support its rapidly growing population. According to Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works John Banza, Kinshasa currently has approximately 1,000 kilometers of developed roads, compared to an estimated requirement of 6,000 kilometers. This means that only about 17% of the city’s road infrastructure needs have been met.… Read More Here
Zambia’s ERB Approves 32 Energy Licences and K4.5 Billion Investment in Power, Fuel, and Renewables 25 Mining in Zambia Energy Infrastructural Development 

Zambia’s ERB Approves 32 Energy Licences and K4.5 Billion Investment in Power, Fuel, and Renewables

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Zambia Energy Sector 2026: ERB Approves 32 Licences, K4.5 Billion Investment in Solar, Fuel Stations and Infrastructure The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 32 new energy licences, 16 construction permits, and multiple licence amendments, unlocking investment commitments worth approximately K4.5 billion (US$253 million) for energy infrastructure and service delivery in Zambia. Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the approvals covered the electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum sectors, reflecting continued expansion across the country’s energy value chain. She said the decisions… Read More Here
DRC Mining Export Prices Decline Across Key Commodities as Global Market Weakens 26 Mining in DRC Copper Gold Nickel Tin 

DRC Mining Export Prices Decline Across Key Commodities as Global Market Weakens

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DRC Mineral Prices June 2026: Gold, Copper, Nickel and Zinc Fall While Tin Rises Slightly The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded a broad decline in the international prices of several key mining exports between June 15 and June 20, 2026, according to official price data published by the Ministry of Foreign Trade. The downward trend affected a wide range of strategic commodities, including precious metals and industrial minerals that form a significant part of the country’s export earnings. Precious and base metals under pressure Gold prices declined from $145.75… Read More Here
Glencore Emphasizes Local Impact, ESG Standards and Sustainable Mining at DRC Mining Week 2026 27 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

Glencore Emphasizes Local Impact, ESG Standards and Sustainable Mining at DRC Mining Week 2026

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Glencore Highlights 98% Local Workforce, ESG Compliance and Sustainable Mining Strategy in the DRC At the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi, Glencore’s leadership in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlighted the company’s focus on human development, ethical mining practices, and long-term sustainability across its operations. Speaking in her capacity as sponsor of the event, Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President of Glencore DRC and Chairperson of Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), emphasized the group’s commitment to embedding its activities within local communities through skills development, employment, and… Read More Here
Kibali Gold Mines Calls for Stronger Formalization of Artisanal Mining in the DRC 28 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Corporate News Events & Expos Gold 

Kibali Gold Mines Calls for Stronger Formalization of Artisanal Mining in the DRC

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Kibali Gold Mines Highlights Need for Formalization and Environmental Control in Artisanal Mining Sector The DRC Mining Week 2026 officially opened on Wednesday at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, bringing together government officials, mining companies, and industry stakeholders to discuss sustainable development of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s extractive sector. During a panel discussion focused on artisanal and small-scale mining, Kibali Gold Mines Head of Social Affairs, Le Franc Basima, outlined the key challenges facing the sub-sector, emphasizing that formalization remains the most critical issue. He… Read More Here
EquityBCDC Positions Itself as Key Financier of DRC Mining Industrialization and Value Chain Development 29 Mining in DRC Investment News 

EquityBCDC Positions Itself as Key Financier of DRC Mining Industrialization and Value Chain Development

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EquityBCDC Expands $200 Million Lending Capacity to Drive Mining Industrialization and SME Growth in the DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is increasingly focused on transforming its vast mineral wealth into long-term economic prosperity through the development of local industries and integrated value chains. Achieving this ambition, however, requires strong financial support across all levels of the mining ecosystem. EquityBCDC, one of the country’s leading commercial banks, says it is positioning itself as a key financial partner in supporting mining industrialization, particularly by strengthening funding access for small and… Read More Here
Energy Producers Call for Stronger Power Purchase Agreements to Unlock Electricity Investment in the DRC 30 Mining in DRC Electricity Energy 

Energy Producers Call for Stronger Power Purchase Agreements to Unlock Electricity Investment in the DRC

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DRC Mining Week 2026: Energy Experts Say Power Purchase Agreements Are Key to Unlocking Electricity Investment and Mining Growth Energy stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for stronger investment frameworks, particularly through power purchase agreements (PPAs), to unlock financing for electricity generation and address persistent power shortages affecting the mining and industrial sectors. Speaking during a high-level panel at the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week, energy producer and Kipay Energy Chief Executive Officer Eric Monga said the country’s energy challenge is not a lack of resources,… Read More Here
DRC Mines Secretary-General Calls for Implementation of Mining Sector Reforms at DRC Mining Week 31 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Mines Secretary-General Calls for Implementation of Mining Sector Reforms at DRC Mining Week

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DRC Mines Secretary-General Urges Implementation of Mining Reforms at DRC Mining Week The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been urged to accelerate the implementation of key recommendations aimed at strengthening its mining sector and expanding its role in global critical minerals value chains following the conclusion of a three-day industry forum. The event concluded on June 19, with discussions focusing on the challenges facing the Congolese mining industry and the country’s strategic position in the global supply chain for minerals essential to the energy transition. The closing ceremony was… Read More Here
Zambia and US Expand $491 Million Grant Programme to Support Lobito Corridor Infrastructure 32 Mining in Zambia Infrastructural Development Transport and Logistics 

Zambia and US Expand $491 Million Grant Programme to Support Lobito Corridor Infrastructure

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Zambia, US Redirect Part of $491 Million Agriculture Grant to Boost Lobito Corridor and Critical Minerals Infrastructure Zambia has reached an agreement with the United States’ Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to expand the scope of a $491 million grant programme, allowing part of the funding to support infrastructure linked to the country’s critical minerals sector and the strategic Lobito Corridor. The grant, signed in 2024 under the MCC’s “farm-to-market” initiative, was initially designed to strengthen agricultural development and improve rural transport networks in Africa’s second-largest copper producer. According to a… Read More Here

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