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Toronto-listed copper miner Mawson West has put its Dikulushi copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on care and maintenance, citing lower-than-expected production rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Republic of Congo (RoC), not to be confused with its eastern neighbour Democratic Republic of Congo, lies in central Africa. The country has a large untapped mineral resources base, although its iron ore deposits should be producing by next year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in central Africa with a coastline on the South Atlantic Ocean, and is deemed to be one of the most mineral-rich countries in the world, with resources valued in excess of $24 trillion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ivanhoe Mines will have to abandon the development of its copper projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) if it does not receive a significant cash injection by the end of the second quarter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that Bene M'Poko, Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) ambassador to South Africa, has stated that the DRC is taking action to resolve power shortages in the country. It reports that M'Poko has attributed the power outages experienced by DRC in 2013 to the expansion of the mining sector. Also discussed is M'Poko's report that the DRC government will solve the power shortages by allowing private generators to sell excess power to mining companies and by utilizing hydro power.

The article reports on the plan of mining company Mwana Africa to start the development of a copper mine in the Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as of January 2014. Topics discussed include the company's joint venture with China's copper products fabricator Hailiang on 28 licences in the Katanga region and its plan to produce 10,000 tonnes per year (tpy) copper from the mine. Also mentioned is its ownership of the Trojan nickel mine in Zimbabwe.

The article reports on the expectation by Australian junior miner Tiger Resources to complete the second stage of development at its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Kipoi copper project by mid-2014. The company says the new solvent extraction electrowinning plant will increase total output by 25,000 tons per year (tpy) to 50,000 tpy of copper concentrate. Brad Marwood of Tiger Resources says record performance shows the efficiency of the plant and the high calibre of their operating staff.

The article reports on South African iron and coal company Exxaro Resources' plan to expedite the construction and start-up date of its iron ore project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The article reports that Australian mining company Sundance Resources has received approval from the Republic of Congo to develop and mine iron ore in Nabeba.

The article reports on a warning issued by analysts about uncertainties in the outcome of the proposed purchase of African Iron in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Exxaro on January 12, 2012. Among the possible rivals of Exxaro are Xstrata and Anglo American. Exxaro launched a bid for African Iron worth 338 million Australian dollars on January 11. The capacity of the rail line is 10 million tonnes per year (tpy).

The article informs about increased production and commerce of copper in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which defeated Zambia in same and became number one copper producer in Africa, and mentions about the benefits of Zambian tax regime changes to DRC.

The article reports that there is a possibility that the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will postpone the presidential elections, scheduled for 2016, by one year.

The article reports that the start of the iron ore production was being planned by Exxaro, a miner from South Africa, in 2014 at its newly acquired Mayoko project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It states that the asset to determine a phase developmental plan was being studied by Exxaro after it was purchase from Australian chief shareholder Cape Lambert Resources Ltd. Exxaro's business development manager Ernst Venter says that the company will need capital.

The article reports on the abandonment of diversified mining company BHP Billiton Ltd. of its plan to construct a 800,000 ton per year aluminum smelter in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It mentions that the abandonment was caused by the pullout of the mining company its plan to fund the feasibility study for the Inga 3 hydropower station. It adds that several non-government organizations (NGOs) also wrote to BHP's chairman Jac Nasser to halt the mining project.

The article reports on the belief by analysts that Exxaro's proposed purchase of African Iron in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is still far from being a done deal. The warning came amidst speculations that other big companies such as Xstrata, Glencore and Anglo American could be busy preparing rival offers. Analysts believe that the existing infrastructure at African Iron is one of the most attractive aspects of the company.