Reuters covers the DRC's new task force to accelerate the U.S. strategic minerals partnership, citing Virtus Minerals' investment as its first tangible result.

Chemaf has begun mechanized mining at Mutoshi, a key milestone toward commissioning the new processing plant in early 2027.

Chemaf's water-station program is expanding safe, reliable access for communities near Mutoshi, beginning in Mutakamari.

Virtus Minerals and Kennametal have signed an MOU to explore tungsten in the DRC, beginning with license PE 1776 in Haut-Lomami Province.

Fox News covers Virtus Minerals' push to counter China's dominance in critical minerals, with CEO Phil Braun on Chemaf's path to full production.

Virtus welcomed a U.S. Embassy delegation to Mutoshi to review safety and formalization measures alongside progress toward production.

Virtus met with Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Saini to begin a partnership focused on responsible development at Mutoshi.

The Wall Street Journal reports on Virtus Minerals' acquisition of Chemaf and the company's role in the DRC's critical-minerals sector.

The Financial Times reports on the U.S.-backed acquisition of Chemaf, advancing a key copper-cobalt investment in the DRC.

The U.S. State Department cited Virtus and the DRC in outlining its America First in Africa critical-minerals strategy.

Gécamines approved Virtus Minerals' acquisition of Chemaf, completing one of the principal DRC regulatory approvals for the transaction.

The DRC Ministry of Mines approved Chemaf's transfer of control to Virtus, supporting planned revitalization of its operations and local employment.

Virtus, Lloyds Metals, and Chemaf completed a malaria-prevention and community-health initiative reaching more than 1,000 people near Chemaf's operations.

Business Insider Africa covers the competition among U.S., Chinese, and Indian interests for a Congo cobalt company, including Virtus Minerals.

Bloomberg Law reports on Virtus Minerals' agreement to buy Chemaf amid a U.S.-DRC minerals pact.

The Financial Times examines Chemaf as an early test of the U.S.-DRC minerals partnership and Virtus Minerals' role in the transaction.

Bloomberg reports on Gécamines' proposed deal for Chemaf, a cobalt producer sought by Virtus Minerals.

Bloomberg reports on Virtus Minerals and Orion Resource Partners' negotiations to acquire Chemaf.