DR Congo Extends Its Strategic Minerals List to Raise Profits From Vast Critical Metals Resources: Ministry
20:22 31.05.2026 (Updated: 20:24 31.05.2026)
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DR Congo Extends Its Strategic Minerals List to Raise Profits From Vast Critical Metals Resources: Ministry
Lithium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, uranium and rare earths have become minerals of strategic importance for the DR Congo, according to the Ministry of Mines.
Under the country's mining code, these metals are now subject to a 10% royalty rate—up from the standard 3.5%—a move aimed at maximizing revenue from the DRC's abundant and highly sought-after critical mineral resources, the ministry noted.
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