Political accord signed in Washington sets the stage for security-led development in mineral-rich eastern Congo While the landmark peace agreement signed on June 27, 2025, between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda is not an economic deal in the traditional sense, its implications for regional growth and stabilityContinue Reading
Court of Auditors demands enforcement of legal obligations as tensions grow in resource-rich regions July 2025 | Kinshasa, DRC — Three mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including the prominent Anhui-Congo Mining Investment Company (SACIM), are facing possible suspension after a damning report by the CourtContinue Reading
In today’s fast-evolving dairy landscape, milk quality starts at the source. Yet in many parts of the world—especially in rural and off-grid communities—maintaining milk freshness is still a major challenge. For over 60 years, the SERAP Group has been at the forefront of tackling this issue head-on, developing innovative milkContinue Reading
Global supply chains are under pressure as IXM, the metals trading arm of China’s CMOC Group, declared force majeure on its cobalt contracts this week—citing a prolonged export ban by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s cobalt superpower. The move follows the DRC government’s decision to extend itsContinue Reading
New Gold Trading Model Brings Transparency and Economic Growth to Eastern Congo In a groundbreaking move to formalize the artisanal gold sector, DRC Gold Trading SA has injected over $27 million into Maniema province’s economy in just two months—marking a major shift in how gold is traded in the DemocraticContinue Reading
Mineral smuggling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into Rwanda has reached alarming levels, exacerbating conflict, enabling corruption, and destabilizing the region, according to a forthcoming United Nations report. At the heart of this illicit trade are the so-called “three Ts” — tin, tantalum, and tungsten — minerals essentialContinue Reading
IXM, the metals trading arm of China’s CMOC Group, has declared force majeure on its cobalt supply contracts following an ongoing export ban in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The move adds further pressure to an already volatile cobalt market, where prices have now slipped below $20,000 per tonne.Continue Reading
In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace agreement on June 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C., aimed at ending decades of violence in eastern DRC. The accord was brokered with the backing of the United States, which played a pivotal role inContinue Reading
The US-Africa Summit officially opened on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for the US-Africa Partnership.” Among the key voices shaping the high-level dialogue was President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who seized the platform toContinue Reading
Popol Mabolia Yenga, Director General of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Mining Cadastre (CAMI), has urged African nations to pursue a unified approach to geological research. His call comes amid growing concerns over inconsistent data on the origin of mineral resources and disputes between neighboring countries. Speaking at theContinue Reading
