India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights India has been in talks with several African countries to acquire critical mineral blocks on a government-to-government basis. Reuters | April 16, 2026 | 7:22 am
Congo creates strategic cobalt reserve to influence supply and prices The strategic reserve will serve as the government's vehicle for managing its quota volumes. Reuters | April 16, 2026 | 7:09 am
Gold price pares gains as traders assess progress on war truce The two sides have an “in principle agreement” to pursue further diplomacy after an inconclusive initial round of talks in Pakistan at the weekend. Bloomberg News | April 16, 2026 | 5:10 am
DRC boosts US copper sales fivefold to 500,000 tonnes Congo scales up US copper sales via Gécamines venture, signalling a shift in control over supply chains. Staff Writer | April 16, 2026 | 3:53 am
Op-Ed: Critical mineral sovereignty starts with deep tech Sovereignty in critical minerals means controlling enough of the value chain, as highlighted by the federal strategy. Masoud Aali | April 15, 2026 | 5:40 pm
KGHM seeks copper mines closer to home to reduce logistics costs The Polish copper producer is looking to invest in mines in Europe and Morocco. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 4:31 pm
Congo copper and cobalt miners cut chemical use as Iran war disrupts supplies Copper and cobalt mining in the country depend heavily on sulfuric acid and sulfur-based chemicals. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 3:01 pm
BofA sees 60% jump in commodities trading fueled by oil and gold The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has “changed the investing landscape quite significantly,” co-head of global markets Denis Manelski says. Bloomberg News | April 15, 2026 | 2:00 pm
Ivanhoe holds ‘captive audience’ on Congo sulphuric acid market, CEO says "The local market is more than sufficient for us to sell to," CEO Marna Cloete said. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 12:37 pm