Record copper prices on the LME in September, tight mine supply and cobalt export quotas: a market update for mid-October 2026.
Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme and Pro Rugged 14: rugged laptops built for the field
Dell launches two new rugged laptops, MIL-STD-810H certified, private 5G-ready and readable in direct sunlight. Ideal for field teams on mine sites.
Mining Indaba 2027: 8–11 February 2027 in Cape Town
Registration for Mining Indaba 2027 is open. Dates, key issues and tips to prepare your participation.
Schneider Electric unveils the connected mine at Electra Mining Africa 2026
SF6-free medium-voltage switchgear, EcoStruxure architecture, AVEVA digital twins: what's new from Schneider Electric for the mining sector.
DRC Mining Week 2027: 16–18 June 2027 in Lubumbashi
The next DRC Mining Week will be held at the Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia — a chance to meet the entire Congolese mining ecosystem.
Programmable LED displays: improving mining fleet safety with Driver Industrial Safety
Visible from over 600 metres and designed for extreme environments: Driver Industrial Safety LED displays, now distributed in the DRC by STARK COMPANY.
The DRC battery industry: towards a regional value chain
Cobalt, copper, precursors, special economic zones: how far has the Congolese ambition to produce battery components come?
DRC: export ban on copper and cobalt concentrates – what you need to know
A new order now bans the export of copper and cobalt concentrates, with possible exemptions for strategic projects. Our analysis.
DRC Ministry of Mines: the major projects for 2026
Logistics corridors, the MIFOR project, formalisation of artisanal mining, gold traceability: an overview of the Ministry of Mines' priorities.