Most of Congo’s mines have continued to operate amid the pandemic.

Tech magnates have a growing interest in mining.

The group projects global EV sales to reach 26 million vehicles by 2030, 9% below its 2019 forecast.

Global new electric passenger sales are forecast to fall by 18% to 1.7 million this year.

Buyer incentives for passenger cars, including a lowering of value added tax to 16% from 19% were included as part of a 130 billion euro stimulus.

Outotec has been awarded a contract by Sicomines, a joint-venture of companies from China and the DRC.

The drill highlights include 38 metres of 0.37% nickel and 0.17 g/t PGMs within a 315-metre interval.