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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Congo Launches Its First Gold Refinery Pilot — A Historic Step for the Country’s Mining Industry The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a historic milestone with the launch of its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province. The refinery, DRC Gold Refinery S.A., was officially inaugurated on 11 March 2026, marking a
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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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As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems continues to surge, lithium has emerged as one of the planet’s most strategically important commodities. For Africa — endowed with significant resources yet historically a peripheral supplier — 2026 could be a pivotal year in the evolution of lithium mining profitability and economic impact. This
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