# Mining News in Democratic Republic Of The Congo

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## Alphamin Announces CAD$0.13 per Share Interim FY2026 Dividend/ Q3 Guidance/Exploration Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alphamin-announces-cad-0-13-per-share-interim-fy2026-dividend-q3-guidance-explor--75f60e1a-8f1d-4ecd-bb88-4da3b0b00174) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alphamin-announces-cad-0-13-per-share-interim-fy2026-dividend-q3-guidance-explor--75f60e1a-8f1d-4ecd-bb88-4da3b0b00174.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T15:35:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T16:06:49.634Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T16:06:49.634Z
- Company: Alphamin Resources Corp. (AFM)
- Original source: [jse](https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/SENS_20261006_S604428.pdf)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.368
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Certified Lab, Apparent Width Only, Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, Consistent Production, Rising Costs, Dividend Declared

Alphamin Resources Corp. announced an interim FY2026 dividend of CAD$0.13 per share and provided a Q3 2026 operational update. The company reported consistent tin production and sales, with an increase in AISC. A highlight was an exceptional drill intercept at Mpama South, returning 19.29 metres grading 5.76% tin, the widest and highest-grade result in the current resource expansion program to date.

## Avanti Gold Intersects 12.27 m at 5.39 g/t Au and 17.25 m at 2.44 g/t Au at Akyanga

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avanti-gold-intersects-12-27-m-at-5-39-g-t-au-and-17-25-m-at-2-44-g-t-au-at-akya--c01f3985-4da7-4825-88ea-9d2394fe7739) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avanti-gold-intersects-12-27-m-at-5-39-g-t-au-and-17-25-m-at-2-44-g-t-au-at-akya--c01f3985-4da7-4825-88ea-9d2394fe7739.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-05T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T10:36:45.917Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T10:36:45.917Z
- Company: Avanti Gold Corp. (AGC)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/317197/Avanti-Gold-Intersects-12.27-m-at-5.39-gt-Au-and-17.25-m-at-2.44-gt-Au-at-Akyanga)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.582
- Atlas tags: True Width Disclosed, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Compositing Transparent, Step-Out Extension, Infill Drilling, Bonanza Intercept

Avanti Gold Corp. reported additional assay results from its Phase I diamond drilling program at the Akyanga Deposit, part of the Misisi Project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Significant intercepts include 12.27 m at 5.39 g/t Au and 17.25 m at 2.44 g/t Au, with several high-grade sub-intervals. These results, which were obtained both within and below the existing pit shell, will be incorporated into the geological model to refine future drilling and support resource updates.

## Additional Drilling at Butembo Identifies Potential High-Volume Copper Mineralized Facies; Indicates Thickening of Copper Mineralized Horizon at Butembo Copper Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/additional-drilling-at-butembo-identifies-potential-high-volume-copper-mineraliz--f0af8eff-d2e2-4e52-abc1-9c2255caa6d1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/additional-drilling-at-butembo-identifies-potential-high-volume-copper-mineraliz--f0af8eff-d2e2-4e52-abc1-9c2255caa6d1.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T12:18:57.584Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T12:18:57.584Z
- Company: Copper Intelligence Inc. (CUAI)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/316900/Additional-Drilling-at-Butembo-Identifies-Potential-HighVolume-Copper-Mineralized-Facies-Indicates-Thickening-of-Copper-Mineralized-Horizon-at-Butembo-Copper-Project)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.226
- Atlas tags: True Width Disclosed, No QA/QC Disclosure

Copper Intelligence has completed three additional drill holes at the Butembo Copper Project in the DRC, identifying thicker mineralized intervals averaging 22.8m at 0.96% Cu. Management interprets these results as a potential change in mineralized facies and structural orientation, indicating a potentially broader mineralized package.

## Avanti Gold Intercepts High-Grade Gold Mineralisation at Depth and in the Hanging Wall at Akyanga, Including 11.50 m at 6.50 g/t Au

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avanti-gold-intercepts-high-grade-gold-mineralisation-at-depth-and-in-the-hangin--9ae78e41-0243-491a-bfc8-b8e8809a8086) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avanti-gold-intercepts-high-grade-gold-mineralisation-at-depth-and-in-the-hangin--9ae78e41-0243-491a-bfc8-b8e8809a8086.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T10:05:21.833Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T10:05:21.833Z
- Company: Avanti Gold Corp. (AGC)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314523/Avanti-Gold-Intercepts-HighGrade-Gold-Mineralisation-at-Depth-and-in-the-Hanging-Wall-at-Akyanga-Including-11.50-m-at-6.50-gt-Au)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.504
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension

Avanti Gold Corp. has reported high-grade gold drill results from its Phase I 2026 program at the Akyanga Deposit in the DRC. Key intercepts include 11.50 m at 6.50 g/t Au and 5.70 m at 8.01 g/t Au, with mineralisation found both below the current pit shell and in the hanging wall.

## Avanti Gold Identifies Two Parallel Mineralized Trends at Ngalula and Extends Bedrock Gold Mineralization by 1.5 km, and Refines Drill Targets at Akyanga East

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avanti-gold-identifies-two-parallel-mineralized-trends-at-ngalula-and-extends-be--00b03107-71ff-4c54-859f-8de134728141) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avanti-gold-identifies-two-parallel-mineralized-trends-at-ngalula-and-extends-be--00b03107-71ff-4c54-859f-8de134728141.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-09T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Avanti Gold Corp. (AGC)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/313560/Avanti-Gold-Identifies-Two-Parallel-Mineralized-Trends-at-Ngalula-and-Extends-Bedrock-Gold-Mineralization-by-1.5-km-and-Refines-Drill-Targets-at-Akyanga-East)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.37
- Atlas tags: True Width Disclosed, QA/QC Disclosed, Mill Route

Avanti Gold has reported encouraging surface exploration results at the Ngalula and Akyanga East prospects within the Misisi Gold Project. Rock-chip sampling at Ngalula returned up to 19.98 g/t Au, while channel sampling has extended known bedrock mineralization by 1.5 km to the southeast.

## DRC Gold Corp. Enters into Option Agreement to Acquire Interests in Giro Goldfields

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/drc-gold-corp-enters-into-option-agreement-to-acquire-interests-in-giro-goldfiel--c72a5862-83b8-4ba0-96db-91512c3229e3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/drc-gold-corp-enters-into-option-agreement-to-acquire-interests-in-giro-goldfiel--c72a5862-83b8-4ba0-96db-91512c3229e3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-01T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: DRC Gold Corp. (DRC)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/312366/DRC-Gold-Corp.-Enters-into-Option-Agreement-to-Acquire-Interests-in-Giro-Goldfields)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.323
- Atlas tags: Historical Estimate Only, No QP/CP Disclosure

DRC Gold Corp. has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 55% interest in Giro Goldfields, granting access to the Giro Gold Project and the Nizi Gold Project in the DRC. The Giro Gold Project includes the Kebigada deposit, which holds a historic JORC 2012 resource of 123.7 Mt at 1.03 g/t Au.

## Avanti Gold Grows Footprint of Akyanga Deposit with Multiple High-Grade Intersects Including 3.85 m at 12.30 g/t Au and 3.55 m at 7.73 g/t Au

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avanti-gold-grows-footprint-of-akyanga-deposit-with-multiple-high-grade-intersec--5dcfaef9-db9c-4ac9-ad95-1fb93b58865b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avanti-gold-grows-footprint-of-akyanga-deposit-with-multiple-high-grade-intersec--5dcfaef9-db9c-4ac9-ad95-1fb93b58865b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-26T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Avanti Gold Corp. (AGC.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/AGC.CN/press-releases/5637915864857484)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.701
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, True Width Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, Infill Drilling, Bonanza Intercept

Avanti Gold announced high-grade drill results from its Akyanga Deposit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including 3.85 m at 12.30 g/t Au and 3.55 m at 7.73 g/t Au. The Phase 1 drilling program successfully intersected multiple zones of gold mineralization both within and below the existing pit shell, supporting the potential for resource expansion and future updates. The company disclosed detailed QA/QC procedures and confirmed QP sign-off for the results.

## Ivanhoe Mines Issues 2026 First-Quarter Financial Results, Overview of Operations and Exploration Activities

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-mines-issues-2026-first-quarter-financial-results-overview-of-operations--5d6a9a76-2385-44bb-a51b-c683d1989a98) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-mines-issues-2026-first-quarter-financial-results-overview-of-operations--5d6a9a76-2385-44bb-a51b-c683d1989a98.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-05-06T21:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Ivanhoe Mines (IVN)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/IVN/news/5023918031344050/ivanhoe-mines-issues-2026-first-quarter-financial-results-overview-of-operations)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.545
- Atlas tags: Cost Reduction, Byproduct Revenue, Infrastructure Development, Production Increase, Cost Reduction, Increased Exploration, One-Off Expense, Recovery Improvement, Resource Update, Capital Secured

Ivanhoe Mines reported a Q1 2026 loss of $2 million, primarily due to a $183 million tax adjustment at the Kamoa-Kakula joint venture, but achieved record zinc production at Kipushi and maintained Kamoa-Kakula's cash costs below guidance. The company secured $700 million in project financing for Platreef's Phase 2 expansion and significantly increased its exploration budget to $127 million. Operational highlights include Kamoa-Kakula's smelter ramp-up, Project 95 upgrades, and progress on solar power facilities across its projects.

## Ivanhoe Mines Announces First Anode Production from Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-mines-announces-first-anode-production-from-kamoa-kakula-copper-smelter--50fa099d-b8c2-499d-9e49-e88ad9347daf) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-mines-announces-first-anode-production-from-kamoa-kakula-copper-smelter--50fa099d-b8c2-499d-9e49-e88ad9347daf.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-01-02T11:50:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Ivanhoe Mines (IVN)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/IVN/news/5898728113951879/ivanhoe-mines-announces-first-anode-production-from-kamoa-kakula-copper-smelter)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.522
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, High Recovery

Ivanhoe Mines has announced the first production of copper anodes from its Kamoa-Kakula smelter in the DRC. The 500,000-tonne capacity facility is expected to significantly reduce logistics costs and generate by-product sulphuric acid revenue as it ramps up through 2026.

## Loncor Gold Continues to Report Multiple, High Grade Gold Intersections at Its Drill Program at Adumbi

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-continues-to-report-multiple-high-grade-gold-intersections-at-its-dr--9363440a-4f46-4b72-b71b-a525e83de574) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-continues-to-report-multiple-high-grade-gold-intersections-at-its-dr--9363440a-4f46-4b72-b71b-a525e83de574.md)
- Original announcement: 2025-12-15T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Loncor Gold Inc. (LN)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LN/news/8356017205593800/loncor-gold-continues-to-report-multiple-high-grade-gold-intersections-at-its-dr)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, True Width Disclosed

Loncor Gold has reported multiple high-grade gold intersections from its deep drilling program at the Adumbi deposit, including a significant 1.36m intercept at 298 g/t Au. The results from hole LADD033 suggest potential for underground mining below the existing open pit shell.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.