Central Africa
Comprehensive, insightful and in-depth articles and news on mining & industrial markets, and developments from around Central Africa.
- Apr- 2025 -7 April
Investing in the Lobito Corridor: Focus on ESG-related disputes
A recent policy brief published by the United Nations examined challenges that may be encountered…
- Mar- 2025 -11 March
New exploration, expansion projects drive Africa’s copper market growth
Africa’s copper industry is poised for growth in 2025, with the Democratic Republic of Congo…
- 6 March
MMG halts new Congo plant after 1 year on cobalt slump
A Chinese state-controlled mining company mothballed a cobalt processing plant in the Democratic Republic of…
- 5 March
Ivanhoe Mines reports strong copper and zinc production
Ivanhoe Mines Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced…
- 3 March
IPR’s dewatering pump solutions tackle challenging mining environment in the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is notorious for its harsh mining conditions, with heavy…
- Feb- 2025 -25 February
Congo weighs cobalt export quotas to revive prices amid supply glut
The Democratic Republic of Congo is considering introducing cobalt export quotas as the world’s biggest…
- 17 February
Powering sustainable mining operations in Africa
African mining operations face unique energy challenges. Remote locations, unreliable grid connections, and the need…
- Jan- 2025 -28 January
Congo’s strategy to advance local content hydrocarbon sector
The Republic of Congo is prioritizing local content development within its hydrocarbon sector through a…
