China’s resurgence in global trade is reshaping the power dynamic between the world’s two largest economies. While the United States doubles down on tariffs and technological restrictions, Beijing’s factories are roaring back to life, fueling a new phase of competition that is more strategic than transactional. The latest foreign trade figures show a sharp rise […]
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After participating in the Financial Times Africa Summit 2025, held from October 21 to 22 in London, the Minister of Mines, Louis Kabamba Watum, took part in a high-level business meeting organized by the DRC-UK Chamber of Commerce, in the presence of the British High Commissioner for Industry in Africa and several investors. Taking advantage
During his itinerary in the provinces of Ituri and Haut-Uélé, Ir. Louis Watum Kabamba, National Minister of Mines, continued a busy program on Sunday, October 5, 2025, focused on monitoring mining activities and strengthening governance in the sector. The day of October 5 was marked by two major events: a visit to the facilities of
bRocks, an all-in-one AI-powered platform for mining intelligence, is scheduled for launch on October 18. The platform aims to enhance management, understanding, and optimisation of mining operations by integrating exploration data, operational insights, compliance information, and investment data into a unified system.At its core, bRocks uses an AI-driven intelligence engine designed to support decision-making, improve
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The Iran War Is Already Sending Shockwaves Through the Global Economy Energy markets, shipping routes and financial systems react to escalating Middle East conflict The escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States is beginning to ripple through global markets, raising concerns about energy security, trade routes and broader economic stability. According to live
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Mining Still Carries South Africa’s Economy — Even When People Forget When people talk about the South African economy today, the conversation usually revolves around finance, banking, and corporate headquarters in Johannesburg. But beneath that modern narrative sits an industry that still quietly carries a significant portion of the country’s economic weight. Mining. It’s easy
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The mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rich in minerals like cobalt and copper, relies on a crucial industrial ecosystem for operation. MES Holdings plays a pivotal role in this ecosystem by providing engineering and manufacturing services, establishing local production facilities, and supporting recycling initiatives. This approach enhances industrial capacity, reduces reliance on imports, and fosters sustainable practices.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a new technical and financial audit into one of the most controversial mining agreements in Africa, the Chinese-backed Sicomines minerals-for-infrastructure deal. The review, announced on March 5 by the government’s Regulatory Agency for the Monitoring and Coordination of Collaboration Agreements (APCSC), will examine the mining operations, infrastructure spending
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On March 2, 2026, the U.S. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) formally designated the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and senior military officials under sanctions tied to instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the U.S. Treasury press release, the designations were issued in response to what
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