Strong recovery, steady performance, and rising confidence in Africa’s leading tin producer Alphamin Resources, the JSE-listed tin producer operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reported a sharp rebound in production for the third quarter of 2025 — a clear sign of resilience amid regional challenges. TheContinue Reading
Minister Watum Kabamba Leads Major Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Watsa, Haut-Uélé Province — In a decisive move to enforce legality in the mining sector, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba led an operation that shut down a large-scale illegal gold mining site operated by Chinese nationalsContinue Reading
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo — Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba received a warm welcome upon his arrival at Bunia Airport on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as he began a pivotal field mission to the provinces of Ituri and Haut-Uélé. The initiative aims to strengthen the connection between theContinue Reading
African Mining Week Ministerial Forum Spotlights New Industrialisation Strategies Across the Continent Mining ministers from Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Nigeria have unveiled bold strategies to fast-track mineral beneficiation and value addition, signalling a major shift toward industrialisation and economic transformation within Africa’s mining sector. Zimbabwe SetsContinue Reading
The University of Kolwezi (UNIKOL) officially launched the Geological and Geochemical Mapping Training on Monday, 29 September 2025, under the FEF Project — a strategic initiative aimed at developing the National Geoscientific Data Bank for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This programme is a collaborative effort between the BureauContinue Reading
At the 80th Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered a forceful appeal to world leaders to sever the link between mineral revenues and the financing of armed groups. Tshisekedi stressed that ending thisContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed it will move forward with its new cobalt export quota system, with possible revisions only under long-term review, Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba announced. Speaking at a Cobalt Institute seminar in New York, Watum stressed that the government’s priority is to attractContinue Reading
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) has announced a US$500 million strategic private placement with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar. As part of the transaction, Ivanhoe will issue 57,516,666 common shares to QIA at a price of C$12.00 per share, generatingContinue Reading
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are edging closer to finalizing a landmark economic framework designed to reform mineral supply chains, strengthen regional cooperation, and attract global investment. The initiative, developed with support from the United States and other international partners, follows the peace agreement signed in WashingtonContinue Reading
Kinshasa, DR Congo — Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has reiterated her government’s determination to fast-track the completion of road infrastructure projects across the Democratic Republic of Congo before the rainy season begins. Speaking during the 57th Council of Ministers meeting in Kinshasa, the Prime Minister reminded cabinet members ofContinue Reading
