Tin Prices Surge as DRC Mineral Export Forecasts Signal Mixed Market Performance
DRC Tin Prices Expected to Jump Above $53,000 per Tonne as Copper, Gold and Nickel Continue to Decline
Tin is projected to record one of the strongest gains among the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key mineral exports during the week of June 1–6, 2026, according to the latest mineral export price forecasts released by the Congolese government.
The official price list indicates that tin is expected to rise to USD 53,440 per tonne, up from USD 50,223 per tonne the previous week.
The increase of USD 3,217 per tonne represents a significant weekly gain and highlights growing demand for the metal on international markets.
While tin is expected to outperform most of the country’s major mineral exports, the broader outlook for strategic minerals remains mixed, with several commodities forecast to decline.
Copper, the DRC’s leading export mineral, is expected to extend its downward trend for a second consecutive week, with prices easing from USD 13,558 to USD 13,524 per tonne.
Gold is also projected to weaken, falling to USD 147.63 per gram from USD 149.49 per gram recorded the previous week.
Similarly, wolframite is expected to decline to USD 77,742 per tonne, compared to USD 78,650 per tonne a week earlier.
Nickel is forecast to register one of the steepest losses among the monitored minerals, with prices dropping from USD 17,152 to USD 16,395 per tonne.
In contrast, cobalt is expected to post a modest recovery after nearly a month of price stability.
The metal is projected to trade at USD 55,608 per tonne, slightly higher than the USD 55,600 recorded the previous week.
Zinc is also forecast to edge higher, increasing marginally to USD 3,539 per tonne from USD 3,536 per tonne.
Meanwhile, silver ore is expected to maintain its upward momentum, with prices rising to USD 2.55 per gram, up from USD 2.40 per gram the previous week.
The projected price movements reflect ongoing adjustments in global commodity markets, driven by shifts in industrial demand, economic conditions in major consuming economies, and supply chain challenges affecting several strategic minerals.
As global markets continue to evolve, mineral-producing nations such as the DRC remain closely exposed to changes in international pricing trends.
