Latest Republic Of Congo News

Cobalt Blue Holdings has significantly upgraded the economics of its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, driven by a sharp rebound in cobalt prices following market disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision with key permits and supply agreements in place.

Kore Potash has raised approximately US$12.2 million through a new share issue to fund critical project payments and maintain working capital for the next year. The fundraise also opens the door for major shareholders to increase their stakes, pending approvals.

Kore Potash has made significant strides in financing and early development activities for its Kola Potash Project, while updating environmental assessments to reflect design changes. The company holds a cash balance of US$2.13 million as it prepares for construction.

Cobalt Blue Holdings advances its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery with a critical Works Approval and secures letters of intent covering 70% of initial production, while its Broken Hill Cobalt Project gains a three-year Major Project Status extension.

Equatorial Resources reports a postponed arbitration hearing over Congo iron ore disputes and seeks clarity on Guinea permit cancellations, while maintaining a solid cash reserve.

Noronex has kicked off a significant 3,000-metre drilling campaign at its Cgae Cgae Copper Project in Botswana, aiming to unlock copper deposits concealed beneath Kalahari sands. This move, backed by a strategic partnership with South32, targets a largely unexplored region with geological parallels to Africa’s prolific copper belts.

Cobalt Blue Holdings attributes its recent share price jump to a surge in cobalt prices driven by new export controls in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while confirming no undisclosed company information is influencing trading.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has fully repaid its $1 million promissory note to American Rare Earths, unencumbering its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project amid a strengthening cobalt market.

Lindian Resources has adopted an owner-operator mining model at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project, aiming to reduce mining costs by around 30% and accelerate production start to early 2026.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a crucial works approval for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, pushing Australia’s first dedicated cobalt processing plant closer to a final investment decision by the end of 2025.

Rubix Resources has entered a non-binding agreement to acquire bauxite exploration projects in Cameroon and Congo, with a structured payment plan including cash, shares, and performance rights tied to resource milestones.

Cobalt Blue Holdings reports key technical milestones at its Broken Hill Technology Centre, progressing toward a final investment decision for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by late 2025 amid a recovering cobalt market.