DRC Critical Minerals Industrialisation Forum

02/03/2026

Central Africa is emerging as a key player in global battery mineral supply chains, led by the DRC and Zambia’s copper and cobalt production.

The region supplies around 70% of the world’s cobalt and produces millions of tonnes of copper each year, yet much of the value from refining and processing is still realised outside Africa. Governments and investors are now pushing to change this through local processing, infrastructure investment and policy reform.

The challenge remains ex*****on — particularly energy availability and project financing.

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28/02/2026

When the right people are in the room, conversations turn into outcomes.

Mining Elites, hosted by VUKA Group, delivered an evening of meaningful dialogue, strategic collaboration, and real commercial results. Business leaders from across Africa connected, exchanged insights, and closed deals in an environment designed to foster genuine relationships.

Some moments shape what comes next.

24/02/2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding its copper export strategy, with new shipments set for Saudi Arabia and the UAE through a US backed partnership with Mercuria. The initiative signals a broader shift toward diversifying trade routes and strengthening alliances beyond traditional markets.

With 50,000 tonnes of copper earmarked for Middle Eastern markets and additional volumes already committed to the US, the move highlights a growing geopolitical contest over critical mineral supply chains.

As global demand for copper intensifies, how will evolving trade partnerships reshape influence, investment flows and long-term value creation across Africa’s mining sector?

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Congo’s state-owned miner Gecamines will provide 50,000 tons of copper cathode via its joint venture with Mercuria.

19/02/2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo has unveiled the DRC Critical Minerals and Industrialisation Forum set for October 7 to 9 2026 in Kolwezi alongside the flagship Battery Metals Forum. The platform will bring together mining companies, refiners, downstream manufacturers, investors, logistics providers and government to accelerate the country’s shift from extraction to fully integrated industrial value chains.

As global demand for critical minerals rises, initiatives like this could strengthen regional supply chains and unlock broader economic transformation.

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Organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have launched a new event, named the DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum.

13/02/2026

Mining Elites set the stage for an evening defined by distinction, presence, and meaningful conversation.

Hosted by VUKA Group, the cocktail brought together influential business leaders from across Africa, creating opportunities for genuine connection, strategic collaboration, and even deals closed during the event.

13/02/2026

Press Release: IDC and FPI sign a landmark MOU to accelerate industrialisation and strengthen Africa’s critical minerals ecosystem in the DRC.

$100M in investment will support value chains, infrastructure, and sustainable growth.

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IDC and FPI sign an MOU to explore co-investment and industrial collaboration between South Africa and the DRC.

12/02/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

The DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum marks a new chapter in Africa’s minerals narrative — linking critical minerals to beneficiation, infrastructure development and technology-enabled value chains.

As global demand for battery metals accelerates, the opportunity for the DRC goes beyond extraction. It’s about building processing capacity, strengthening power and logistics infrastructure, and capturing greater value across the supply chain.

Swipe through to explore how the DRC is positioning itself for long-term industrial growth.

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10/02/2026

Big news: Africa Battery Metals is now the DRC Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum!

We’re taking industrialisation to the next level. Join us in Kolwezi, 7–9 Oct 2026, where mining, refining, manufacturing, finance, and government leaders come together to turn dialogue into action and build fully integrated industrial value chains.
Be part of Africa’s industrial future.

Register your interest now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rDGbB0

06/02/2026

🌍 Zimbabwe steps onto the global critical minerals stage

Zimbabwe Mining Week has officially launched - a new annual international mining conference and exhibition designed to position Zimbabwe as a purposeful, competitive player in the global critical minerals economy.

Hosted by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe and organised by VUKA Group, the platform will bring together government, mining companies, investors, financiers and solution providers to drive industrialisation, local processing, energy integration and long-term value creation.

📍 Harare, Zimbabwe
📅 17–19 November 2026
🏨 Rainbow Towers Hotel & Conference Venue

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Zimbabwe has officially announced the launch of Zimbabwe Mining Week, a new annual international conference and exhibition designed