Zijin says it will advance disputed, giant Congo lithium project

Zijin, which owns a 39.6% stake in Kamoa-Kakula copper mine, will take the lead to advance the lithium project, including providing "sufficient funds" and technical support, it said.

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A lithium mining project in the DRC that was expected to begin in 2023 is still pending. The Congolese government and mineral exploration company AVZ Minerals are …

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Iron Ore Company has set in motion a transformative phase for its flagship project in Congo-Brazzaville with the announcement of a $21.5 million equity fundraise, potentially …

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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic …

Project Owner/s Kamoa Holding, a joint venture between the Ivanhoe Mines and Zijin Mining Group Co, holds a direct 80% interest in the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex.

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Development Minerals to Drive Diversification, Economic Growth in Congo

Meanwhile, a promising feasibility study from Congo's Zanaga iron ore project – which aims to produce 30 million tons annually – highlights a positive outlook for the country's …

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Zijin Mining to Begin Lithium Production in the DRC Amid Legal …

The Manono project, slated to begin production in Q1 2026, will be the first operational lithium mine in Congo, a country renowned as the world's second-largest copper …

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Congo's state miner bids for Trafigura-backed cobalt projects

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Zanaga iron-ore project, Congo-Brazzaville – update

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Legal action over huge DR Congo lithium project on hold as US …

If successful, KoBold will pledge US$1 billion (7.2 billion yuan) to develop the project, countering China 's Zijin Mining, which controls the northern section of Manono after …

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KoBold, which uses artificial intelligence to explore for materials key to the energy transition, has proposed taking over a sought-after mining license. It also aims to resolve a long-drawn...

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China's Zijin Plans Lithium Production in DR Congo From 2026

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AVZ Minerals scores legal victory against Congo over

AVZ initially held the permit to develop the Manono project, one of the world's largest hard rock lithium deposits, which was revoked in 2023 by the DRC's mines ministry, …

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Chinese companies to invest up to $7 billion in Congo mining

Chinese construction companies will invest up to $7 billion in infrastructure projects as part of an agreement over their Sicomines copper and cobalt joint venture in the …

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Mineral exploitation overshadows green diplomacy in Congo's …

The Republic of Congo's minister of mines has issued at least 79 semi-industrial gold mining and exploration permits in the Sangha region, despite the area being officially …

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Gates-backed explorer makes play for Congo lithium …

Zijin intends to open Congo's first lithium mine in early 2026, next to the area targeted by KoBold. Even though lithium prices have tumbled more than 80% since a peak in 2022, Chinese firms ...

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China's Zijin to start producing lithium from Congo in early 2026

The Manono project is expected to start production during the first quarter of 2026, a Zijin spokesperson said by email. That would make it the first operating lithium mine in Congo, …

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Congo miners step towards sustainable gold production

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