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.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing unprecedented growth in its mining sector. We explore what this means for job seekers and employers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beyond the mine site — explore the many career paths in the cobalt value chain from extraction to battery manufacturing.
