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Designing Bankable Investment & Concession Structures in the DRC As investment across the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to grow, the core question for sponsors, lenders and development finance institutions has evolved. It is no longer simply whether a p...

The DRC’s Cobalt Conundrum: Balancing Strategic Resources, ESG Demands and Supply Chain Transparency The global transition toward renewable energy, electric vehicles and advanced technologies has placed cobalt at the centre of the modern industrial supply chain. As demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to accel...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 closel...