The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is considering legal action against Apple in both France and the United States, alleging that the tech giant has used “illegally exploited” minerals, according to the DRC’s lawyers on Thursday. In April, the DRC’s Paris-based legal team accused Apple of purchasing key minerals smuggledContinue Reading
A senior White House official highlighted the importance of promoting mining projects in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. This is crucial for securing a stable global supply of critical minerals needed to combat climate change. Amos Hochstein, White House senior adviser for energy and investment,Continue Reading
An article published on Friday revealed that Chinese companies are set to invest around $7 billion in infrastructure projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of a revised minerals deal. This investment will be closely linked to copper prices. The government of President Felix Tshisekedi pushed forContinue Reading
DRC Mining Week returns to Lubumbashi in the heart of the Copperbelt in June with a bold, comprehensive and dedicated programme focusing on “Prioritising sustainable mining operations and local transformation in the DRC.” The event has already confirmed the presence and support of an impressive line-up of returning sponsors and miningContinue Reading
During the investment roundtable between France and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Paris on April 30, 2024, the Congolese mining sector took center stage. Mr. MABOLIA, Director General of the Mining Cadastre, outlined measures ensuring investment security, exploitation permit procedures, and the benefits of local mineral processing. ThisContinue Reading
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has refuted allegations of attempting to circumvent subcontracting laws in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aimed at promoting local ownership in the mining sector and fostering economic benefits. In response to Congo government’s accusations of presenting nine subcontracting companies as majority partners with fictitious sharesContinue Reading
Recently, Democratic Republic of the Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi has outlined an ambitious plan to create approximately 6.4 million jobs during his second term, averaging about 1.3 million jobs annually. Central to this plan is leveraging the country’s principal export: mining. With the DRC’s untapped mineral resources estimated at $24Continue Reading
As advancements in cobalt-free electric vehicle battery technology progress, Congolese officials are conflicted over the idea of implementing export restrictions on cobalt. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is responsible for about 70% of the world’s cobalt supply, is considering export quotas to increase cobalt prices. This news wasContinue Reading
The European Union (EU) foresees Rwanda emerging as a pivotal center for mineral resources, sparking a potential diplomatic rift with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This tension arose subsequent to a memorandum of understanding signed on February 21 between Brussels and Kigali, aiming to integrate sustainable value chains forContinue Reading
Buenassa, a company operating in the metal processing and trading sector, has announced the reception of a subsidy totaling US$3.5 million from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Government through the Fonds de Promotion de l’Industrie (FPI). This grant serves as the initial installment for the funding of itsContinue Reading
