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Cobalt Prices Rebound as DRC’s Export Ban Reshapes Global Battery Market 21 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt 

Cobalt Prices Rebound as DRC’s Export Ban Reshapes Global Battery Market

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Cobalt Prices Soar 90% in 2025 as Congo Export Ban Tightens Supply for EV Batteries A surge in supply from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—which produces about 80% of the world’s cobalt—combined with sluggish demand from the electric vehicle (EV) sector, drove cobalt prices to historic lows at the beginning of 2025. Copper output in the DRC, much of it controlled by Chinese companies, rose sharply in 2024, driving a nearly 40% increase in the country’s cobalt production. In February, however, the Congolese government imposed a four-month export ban,… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines to Issue Kamoa-Kakula 2026 and 2027 Production Guidance Once Stage Two Dewatering Is Further Advanced 22 Mining in DRC Corporate News Press Release 

Ivanhoe Mines to Issue Kamoa-Kakula 2026 and 2027 Production Guidance Once Stage Two Dewatering Is Further Advanced

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Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo – Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announce that following the last update made on August 25, 2025, the Stage Two dewatering of the Kakula Mine has commenced on schedule, and that Kamoa-Kakula’s 2026 and 2027 copper production guidance will now be issued once Stage Two dewatering activities are more advanced. Three out of the four Stage Two high-capacity, submersible pumps were recently installed and commissioned on schedule. Kamoa-Kakula’s engineering team expect… Read More Here
Ivanhoe Mines Announces US$500 Million Strategic Private Placement with Qatar Investment Authority 23 Mining in DRC Corporate News Press Release 

Ivanhoe Mines Announces US$500 Million Strategic Private Placement with Qatar Investment Authority

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Doha, Qatar–(Newsfile Corp. – September 17, 2025) – Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President and Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announce today a US$500 million investment from Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar. In accordance with the investment, Ivanhoe Mines will issue 57,516,666 common shares to QIA by way of a private placement at a price of C$12.00 per share, yielding gross proceeds to Ivanhoe of approximately US$500 million. Upon completion of the investment, QIA will own… Read More Here
Barrick’s Fourmile Project Poised to Become Century’s Largest Gold Discovery 24 International Corporate News Gold 

Barrick’s Fourmile Project Poised to Become Century’s Largest Gold Discovery

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Barrick Mining’s Nevada Fourmile Project Could Rank Among World’s Top 10 Gold Producers Barrick Mining has positioned its Nevada Fourmile project as one of the most important gold discoveries in decades, with new studies indicating it could become a global top-tier producer and reshape the industry’s cost curve. On Tuesday, the Toronto-based miner released an updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA), highlighting Fourmile’s rare combination of grade, scale, and longevity. The report confirmed the project’s potential to qualify as a Tier 1 mine — reserved for large, low-cost, long-life operations. “Fourmile… Read More Here
Vedanta to Balance Coal and Renewables in Energy Transition Strategy 25 International Corporate News 

Vedanta to Balance Coal and Renewables in Energy Transition Strategy

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Vedanta to Cut Coal Dependence to 50–60% While Expanding Renewables in Mining Operations Vedanta Resources will continue to rely on coal as the backbone of its energy supply while steadily increasing the share of renewables across its mining operations, CEO Deshnee Naidoo said on Tuesday at the FT Live Energy Transition Summit India. Currently, coal accounts for nearly 70% of Vedanta’s energy mix. “Coal will be, for us in Vedanta, the baseload contributor,” Naidoo said. However, the company plans to reduce coal dependence to 50–60% over the next three to… Read More Here
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Aterian Launches Responsible Tantalum and Niobium Trading Operations in Rwanda

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Aterian Begins Export of Responsibly Sourced Coltan from Rwanda to Global Markets London-listed Aterian has officially launched expanded trading operations in Rwanda with the first consignment of responsibly sourced tantalum/niobium concentrate (coltan) delivered to its global trading partner. The company highlighted that its partnership with a major international metals and minerals trading house provides access to a well-established global sales and marketing platform. This collaboration connects Aterian to a broad network of downstream buyers, enabling the company to scale up operations more quickly. Before commercial sales commenced, Aterian’s trading partner… Read More Here
Andrada Mining Delivers Record Tin Production in Namibia 26 International Corporate News Tin 

Andrada Mining Delivers Record Tin Production in Namibia

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Andrada Mining Achieves Record Tin Output at Uis Mine, Boosted by New Jig Plant Aim- and OTCQB-listed Andrada Mining has announced record quarterly tin production at its Uis mine in Namibia during the second quarter of its 2026 financial year. Output rose 17% year-on-year to 453 t, supported by improved recoveries and operational efficiency. Further gains are expected following the commissioning of the company’s new jig plant. During the quarter, which ended August 31, contained tin increased 14% compared with the same period last year, reaching 273 t. The tin… Read More Here
Rwanda and DRC Advance Peace Deal with Mineral Supply Chain Reforms 27 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

Rwanda and DRC Advance Peace Deal with Mineral Supply Chain Reforms

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Rwanda and DRC to Finalize Mineral Supply Chain Framework to Attract Global Investment Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are preparing to finalize an economic framework that aims to reform mineral supply chains and attract international investment. The initiative, developed in partnership with third parties including the United States, follows the peace deal signed in Washington earlier this year. According to sources, the draft framework is currently under discussion with stakeholders such as private sector representatives, multilateral banks, and donor agencies. Rwanda and DRC are expected to meet… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Presents 2026 Finance Bill of $20.3 Billion to Parliament 28 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC Prime Minister Presents 2026 Finance Bill of $20.3 Billion to Parliament

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DRC 2026 Finance Bill: Prime Minister Suminwa Submits $20.3 Billion Budget with 16% Increase The September parliamentary session opened with a major institutional event at the People’s Palace. On Monday, September 15, 2025, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka submitted the 2026 Finance Bill, estimated at 59,020.5 billion Congolese Francs (CDF), or USD 20.3 billion, alongside the Bill on the rendering of accounts for the 2024 fiscal year. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Budget, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of… Read More Here
Kasai Province and CAMI Unite to Boost Mining Tax Revenues in DRC 29 Mining in DRC 

Kasai Province and CAMI Unite to Boost Mining Tax Revenues in DRC

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Kasai and CAMI Sign Agreement to Regulate Mining Taxes and Strengthen Provincial Revenues The Mining Registry (CAMI) and the Kasai provincial government took a major step on Friday, September 12, 2025, by signing a memorandum of understanding to regulate surface taxes on mining concessions. The goal is clear: to maximize tax revenues from the mining sector for the direct benefit of the province. This agreement is part of a broader effort to reinforce the institutional capacity of provinces in managing mining activities. According to CAMI Director General Popol Mabolia Yenga,… Read More Here

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