Designing Bankable Investment & Concession Structures in the DRC
Designing Bankable Investment & Concession Structures in the DRC
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Balancing Strategic Resources, ESG Demands and Supply Chain Transparency
The DRC’s Cobalt Conundrum: Balancing Strategic Resources, ESG Demands and Supply Chain Transparency
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DRC and Zambia Set to Dominate Global Copper Production
The global drive towards renewable energy, electric vehicles and advanced infrastructure is placing copper at the heart of the energy-transition supply chain. In this context, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia are emerging as two of the most significant players in the world’s copper market thanks to their vast reserves, favourable geology and scaling infrastructure. With both countries ramping up investment, production and development initiatives, their combined g...
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From the DRC to Berlin: Strengthening International Legal Ties
This September, Amani Cibambo, Managing Partner of Amani Law Firm, will head to Berlin for IR Global’s Annual Conference – Legacy in Motion, a premier gathering of over 400 global professionals. Over four days, attendees will exchange ideas, explore collaborative opportunities, and tackle some of the most pressing cross-border legal and commercial challenges.
For Amani, the conference is a chance to showcase the Democratic Republic of Congo’s growing role in the...
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Legality of the Suspension of Cobalt Exports in the DRC: A Critical Analysis of the ARECOMS Decision
By Me Amani Cibambo and Me Marlon Mupepele Titi, Attorneys at the Kinshasa Bar Experts in Mining Law and Natural Resource Governance
Abstract
This paper critically assesses the legality of Decision No. 001/ARECOMS/2025, which imposed a temporary suspension on cobalt exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Adopted in a context of declining cobalt prices, this measure raises concerns about its compliance with the current legal framew...
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New US-DRC Minerals Dialogue Signals Long-Term Investment Potential
The United States is advancing discussions toward a strategic minerals partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This initiative reflects Washington’s growing focus on securing reliable access to critical mineral resources essential for clean energy, technology, and defense industries. The move closely follows the US-Ukraine Critical Minerals Agreement, signed in April 2025, which provided American companies with preferential access to Ukraine’s supplies of lithi...
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- Par: Cibambo Amani Amani
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Key Changes to the DRC Mining Code: A New Era for Investors and National Development
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), home to some of the world’s richest deposits of
cobalt, copper, and other critical minerals, enacted major revisions to its Mining Code in March
2018. These reforms marked a significant policy shift aimed at increasing the state’s share of
mineral wealth, improving governan...
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- Par: Cibambo Amani Amani
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New risks new rewards
The productivity paradox: Does
more technology mean less growth?
Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Solow famously remarked, “You can see the
computer age everywhere except in the productivity statistics.” This paradox remains
relevant today as industries rapidly adopt AI, automation, and digitalisation. Despite
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- Par: Cibambo Amani Amani
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What if Asking the right questions to manage risks
'What if?' Asking the right questions to manage risks
How can proactive risk management strategies help busine...
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