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DRC

The DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) is a central African nation and the second-largest country on the continent by area. Its capital is Kinshasa, and the country has a population exceeding 100 million people. The DRC possesses one of the world's richest endowments of natural resources, including vast reserves of cobalt, copper, diamonds, gold, coltan and other critical minerals that underpin its economy. Mining is the dominant sector, with the country supplying more than two-thirds of global cobalt production, a metal essential for electric-vehicle batteries and renewable-energy technologies. The DRC's mineral wealth has attracted major international mining companies, including Glencore and other multinational operators, though the sector faces challenges related to infrastructure, governance and artisanal mining practices. The country uses the Congolese franc as its currency and is a member of the Southern African Development Community and the African Union. Political instability, armed conflict in eastern regions and regulatory uncertainty have historically complicated investment, yet the DRC remains a strategic supplier of critical minerals to global markets. The nation gained independence from Belgium in 1960 and was known as Zaire between 1971 and 1997 before reverting to its current name.

DRC News


Gold nuggets in a person's hand
SignaFi secures $35m facility to buy gold from African, South American artisanal miners
9th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

UK-headquartered gold offtake company SignaFi, which buys gold under multiyear contracts from organised artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) cooperatives and aggregators, has secured a... 


Copper Intelligence adds Sampwe copper project to its portfolio
Copper Intelligence adds Sampwe copper project to its portfolio
15th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

US-publicly traded copper exploration and development company Copper Intelligence has acquired the Sampwe copper project, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project is located about 255... 


Partnerships in practice help mines to perform better
Partnerships in practice help mines to perform better
27th August 2026

In a relatively short space of time global supply giant Tega Industries has grown to become a household name in the supply of minerals processing and beneficiation consumables, while Its expansion... 


Grindex submersible dewatering pumps are engineered to deliver reliable performance in demanding mining, quarrying and construction applications
Recognised Pump Brands Power Integrated Pump Technology’s African Expansion
4th August 2026

Integrated Pump Technology is leveraging two of the dewatering sector’s most recognisable brands, Grindex and Godwin, to accelerate its growth across Africa. In a market where reliability,... 


GEOLOGICAL PROSPECTS
The Arabian-Nubian Shield is highly prospective owing to its arc-related volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits, orogenic gold, and porphyry-style mineralisation
Critical minerals drive Central, East African exploration - consultant
24th July 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

The Central African Copperbelt (CAC), spanning parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, remains a primary focus for exploration driven by global demand for copper and cobalt,... 


DANIEL VERWEY
Variable mineralogy and finer particle sizes require more customised reagent strategies supported by ongoing test work and process optimisation
Precision chemistry developed for complex DRC ores
24th July 2026

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to expand copper and cobalt production to meet rising global demand for battery minerals, mining companies are using metallurgical solutions... 


AEW's Power Africa Today to Spotlight Energy’s Role in Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness
AEW's Power Africa Today to Spotlight Energy’s Role in Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness
3rd July 2026

The policy conversation across Africa is shifting from basic electrification toward interconnection and industrial enablement. More than 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack access... 


Africa urged to shape its own voluntary carbon market framework as demand grows
Africa urged to shape its own voluntary carbon market framework as demand grows
12th June 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

As global demand for carbon credits continues to expand, African countries have a significant opportunity to position themselves as major participants in voluntary carbon markets, provided they can... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


Glencore CEO Gary Nagle.
Glencore hails 2025 as year of significant progress
18th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

In Wednesday's preliminary results report, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle hails 2025 as a year of significant progress, marked by a strong operational performance, continued portfolio optimisation and... 


G20Lens analysis, Glencore, Harmony Gold make headlines
G20Lens analysis, Glencore, Harmony Gold make headlines
31st October 2025

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses South Africa's thin-incentive critical minerals strategy, according to G20Lens analysis; Glencore's cobalt strategy as the cobalt export ban lifts in... 


Africa’s world-class service provider for rotating equipment
Africa’s world-class service provider for rotating equipment
10th October 2025

Founded in 1954 by a group of recognised leaders in the repair and servicing of electric motors, Marthinusen and Coutts (M&C), a division of ACTOM,  has grown into a trusted service provider for... 


Barrick CEO Mark Bristow.
Barrick’s DRC gold mine is exemplary global advancer of African greenness, automation
29th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Africa received a strong thumbs up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark... 


Image of SEW-EURODRIVE team members at a regional workshop
Upskilling drives delivery to African markets
14th August 2025

Drive and automation solutions provider SEW-EURODRIVE highlights its continued development of local skills and technical training within its network of African subsidiaries and partners. Through... 


SEW-EURODRIVE’s recent African regional workshop in Johannesburg brought together teams from across the continent for hands-on product training and cross-border knowledge sharing
Building skills and sharing knowledge key to SEW-EURODRIVE’s growth in Africa
1st August 2025

Operating successfully in Africa demands far more than the delivery of products or technology - it requires a deep understanding of local conditions, proactive skills development and sustained... 


Vale Base Metals chairperson Mark Cutifani at the London Indaba.
Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi and Nigeria at London Indaba
11th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 


Vale Base Metals chairperson Mark Cutifani at the London Indaba.
Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi, Nigeria at London Indaba
24th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 


Stronger together: Partnerships will transform Africa’s mining sector
Stronger together: Partnerships will transform Africa’s mining sector
30th May 2025

Africa’s mining sector stands at a crossroads. With its vast mineral reserves, the continent possesses the resources to power the next phase of development for the continent and the globe. Given... 


Southern African logistics landscape to be transformed by infrastructure investment by 2030 – report
25th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

By 2030, Southern Africa’s logistics landscape will be transformed through infrastructure investment, deeper regional integration and sustainability initiatives. While significant challenges... 


DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum back with big move to Kolwezi in September
DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum back with big move to Kolwezi in September
9th April 2025

It’s official, DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum is moving to Kolwezi and is taking place from 29-30 September 2025. In what is already the third edition of this event, the focus is on the region’s... 


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