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Mining Industry
Mining Industry 7 min read

DRC Cobalt Export Quotas: What Every Mining Professional Needs to Know

After a four-month export ban that doubled cobalt prices, the DRC has introduced strict annual quotas. Here's how the new system works and what it means for the industry.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 22, 2026

Mining Industry
Mining Industry 6 min read

DRC's Mining Boom in 2026: What It Means for Talent Demand

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing unprecedented growth in its mining sector. We explore what this means for job seekers and employers.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 20, 2026

Mining Industry
Mining Industry 8 min read

Over 500 Dead in Two Incidents: The DRC's Mining Safety Crisis Demands Action

The Kalando bridge collapse and Rubaya landslides killed over 500 people in late 2025 and early 2026. We examine what went wrong and what must change.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 18, 2026

AI & Technology
AI & Technology 5 min read

How AI-Powered Talent Matching Works at Pelincor

A deep dive into the technology behind our matching algorithm — from CV parsing to semantic search and multi-dimensional scoring.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 15, 2026

Company News
Company News 4 min read

Introducing Pelincor: Digitizing Africa's Mining Talent Economy

We're excited to announce the launch of Pelincor — the first AI-powered talent matching platform built specifically for the African mining industry.

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Pelincor Team

Mar 15, 2026

Latest Articles

Mining Industry
Mining Industry 6 min read

The US-DRC Minerals Deal: What It Means for Mining Jobs and Investment

The December 2025 strategic partnership between the US and DRC is reshaping critical mineral supply chains. We break down what it means for the industry.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 14, 2026

Mining Industry
Mining Industry 6 min read

The Lobito Corridor: 30,000 Jobs and a New Era for DRC Mining Infrastructure

The 1,300km railway connecting DRC mines to the Atlantic coast is set to transform logistics, create thousands of jobs, and reshape Africa's mineral trade routes.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 12, 2026

Career Tips
Career Tips 4 min read

Top 10 Skills Every Mining Professional Needs in 2026

From traditional engineering expertise to digital literacy — here are the skills that employers in the mining sector value most.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 10, 2026

Mining Industry
Mining Industry 10 min read

From Leopold to Lithium: A History of Mining in the DRC

The DRC's mining story spans colonial exploitation, independence struggles, nationalization, and a 21st-century scramble for battery minerals. Understanding this history is essential for anyone working in the sector.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 8, 2026

Career Tips
Career Tips 6 min read

Formalizing Artisanal Mining in the DRC: Programs, Progress, and Career Paths

From the PABEA-COBALT project returning 13,000 children to school, to DGC TalentWorks training 100,000 artisans — formalization is creating new opportunities.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 6, 2026

Mining Industry
Mining Industry 5 min read

The Cobalt Supply Chain: Hidden Career Opportunities

Beyond the mine site — explore the many career paths in the cobalt value chain from extraction to battery manufacturing.

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Pelincor Team

Apr 5, 2026

Career Tips
Career Tips 4 min read

How to Write a Mining Industry CV That Stands Out

Expert tips on crafting a CV that gets noticed by mining recruiters and AI screening systems alike.

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Pelincor Team

Mar 28, 2026

Career Tips
Career Tips 7 min read

Mining Across Africa: Opportunities Beyond the DRC

From Ghana's gold to South Africa's platinum and Tanzania's rare earths — a guide to mining careers across the continent for DRC professionals looking to expand horizons.

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Pelincor Team

Mar 25, 2026

Career Tips
Career Tips 5 min read

The DRC Mining Skills Gap: Why the Sector Needs 100,000 Trained Workers

As investment pours in and infrastructure expands, the DRC faces a critical shortage of qualified mining professionals. Here's where the gaps are and how to fill them.

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Pelincor Team

Mar 20, 2026

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