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Greek-British alliance to light up Katanga mines

The United Kingdom plans to finance hydropower projects that are to be built by Greek group Metka in the Copperbelt.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 10.07.2018

Mining G7 wants to go its own way

Some members of the "G7" made up of seven mining [...]

Subscribers only Mining 10.07.2018

Inga III stalemate works to the advantage of some

As the dam project stumbles from disappointment to disappointment, power firms are eyeing up mining clients.

Subscribers only Energy 03.07.2018

Spotlight
The rise and rise of the Chinese miners in Katanga

Taking the long-term approach has paid off for the Chinese mining operators, services and trading firms patiently lobbying to take control of Congo-K's mining sector. While Chinese investors are not the most proactive presence at the various mining forums and [...]

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

Global mining hubs vying for a piece of the action

The Congo-K's diplomatic mining scene may be largely in the hands of the Chinese (read here) and keen to secure [...]

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

Indian kings of solar power try their hand at cobalt

The Indian Agrawal clan, which operates renewable energies projects in Indian, is reportedly looking to source cobalt, a metal widely used in energy transition, in the Congo-K.

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

Banro counters attack from shareholders

Banro has asked a US court to dismiss the class action taken by its shareholders, who esteem the firm kept quiet for too long over its mounting difficulties.

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

Glencore's woes over Kamoto flow over into New Jersey

Although Glencore has just managed to settle its differences with Gecamines and Dan Gertler over the Kamoto copper mine, the suit filed by its shareholders over the same site has only just begun.

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

Prince Kihangi, Alphamin's bugbear on Bisie tin

Congolese activist Prince Kihangi reportedly encouraged several civil society organisations to file suit before a court in North Kivu against [...]

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

Turf war for Gecamines real estate

The future of Congolese state-owned firm Gecamines' property portfolio has [...]

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

Provinces claim their share of mining revenue

In a letter addressed to Martin Kabwelulu, the Congo-K minister [...]

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

DLT Labs drags mines into world of blockchain

Canadian logistics developer DLT Labs will be helping fellow Canadian [...]

Subscribers only Mining 26.06.2018

Lydie Omanga pleads Vital Kamerhe's cause in Europe

Vital Kamerhe, who will be standing in the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo this coming December, is [...]

Subscribers only Politics 20.06.2018

Francois Pujolas to be the new ambassador?

France's current ambassador to Ghana, the diplomat Francois Pujolas, is [...]

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.06.2018

Why ex-Cohydro boss D. Kazadi will be handling relations with Angola

Congo-K's new ambassador to Angola, Didier Kazadi Nyembwe, is expected to arrive in Luanda shortly. He will be replacing Gustave [...]

Subscribers only Energy 19.06.2018

Bloc III: Total twists Mukena's arm to explore

Although it has already secured a second extension for block [...]

Subscribers only Energy 19.06.2018

DRC Mining Week 2018 - Albert Yuma's secret deal with Beijing

On June 14, at the DRC Mining Week, Albert Yuma Mulimbi, chairman of the state-owned Gecamines, announced that several days [...]

Subscribers only Mining 15.06.2018

Spotlight
Washington back in the mining game in Kinshasa

The diplomatic scene in Kinshasa has been turned on its head with the explosion of the electric battery market, a large consumer of cobalt and lithium of which the Congo-K has large reserves, essentially switching its focus from China to [.

Subscribers only Mining 12.06.2018

Katanga mine Tenke Fungurume.

Banro's troubles stacking up at Namoya

Since starting its recapitalisation plan in early May, Canadian junior Banro Corp has been able to pay off all of [...]

Subscribers only Mining 12.06.2018

George Soros plays host to Kolwezi mining elite

The mining conference held in late May in Lualaba by the American billionaire's NGO network was bursting at the seams.

Subscribers only Mining 12.06.2018

Ivan Glasenberg and Albert Yuma parley?

According to our sources, Ivan Glasenberg, CEO of Swiss trader [...]

Subscribers only Mining 12.06.2018

Tshopo diggers revolt against new taxes

The new tax imposed on gold diggers by the minister [...]

Subscribers only Mining 12.06.2018

Martin Kawbelulu lays down ultimatum for Bisunzu mine scuffle

In a letter dated June 4, the Congo-K minister of [...]

Subscribers only Mining 12.06.2018

Spotlight
Washington and Paris prepare to call Kabila's bluff

With his last term in office due to expire in December 2016, Joseph Kabila is maintaining the suspense surrounding his intentions and ratcheting up tensions as the presidential election approaches. Under the new electoral law, he cannot stand for re-election, [.

Subscribers only Politics 06.06.2018

Joao Lourenco (left) is expected to convince Joseph Kabila to respect the electoral schedule.

Oil boss Jean Muganza steadily carving his hegemony in stone

The bigwig of the oil ministry and true deus ex machina of the sector for the past decade, Jean Muganza [...]

Subscribers only Energy 05.06.2018

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