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Africa’s copperbelt experiment grows as DR Congo miner boosts US supply deal

DR Congo state miner Gécamines has significantly expanded its copper commitment to the United States, pledging 500,000 tonnes for sale through its Swiss trading partner Mercuria, according to a sovereign debt prospectus filed in London.

IISD in the news April 15, 2026

DR Congo miner commits more copper to US

DR Congo’s state miner Gécamines committed five times more copper for sale to the US than previously announced, according to a sovereign debt prospectus filed in London last week.

IISD in the news April 15, 2026

Critics Push Targeted Relief, Windfall Profits Tax After Carney Suspends Federal Gas Tax

Targeted gas tax relief for less wealthy households, a windfall profit tax on fossil fuel companies, and a shift to cheaper-to-operate electric vehicles emerged as alternatives after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that his government will pause across-the-board collection of the fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day.

IISD in the news April 15, 2026

Public Financial Support for Energy

Public financial flows influence the global energy landscape, shaping investment decisions by producers and consumer choices. In this project, IISD analyzes public financial support for both fossil fuels and clean energy as well as their socio-economic and climate effects.

Project April 15, 2026

Nickel Mining in Ontario, Canada

This case study describes environmental and associated social issues from nickel mining and processing in Ontario, Canada, and examines policy measures for managing them.

Report April 15, 2026

Weak grid infrastructure, land access, financial barriers for developers slowed PM-KUSUM's progress

Low tariff rates also posed early problems. While some components are progressing, others lag behind targets. The program aims to boost solar energy in agriculture and improve farmer incomes.

IISD in the news April 14, 2026

Subnational governments are already shifting away from fossil fuels

Subnational governments are vital to delivering a just and orderly transition away from fossil fuels—and from Quebec to Queensland, they are already showing how this transition can begin in practice.

Press release April 13, 2026

How Sub-Saharan African Cities Are Building Climate Resilience Through Nature-Based Solutions

By combining community engagement and multistakeholder governance, nature-based solutions already enhancing communities’ resilience to climate change.

Success story April 10, 2026

Data and Digital Trade Law

This policy primer provides a comprehensive overview of data governance in the digital economy: what it is, how different regulatory approaches are emerging, and why it is increasingly central to digital trade policy.

Report April 10, 2026

Leading the Transition Locally

Subnational states and regions are powerful drivers of both implementation and ambition in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. They are critical to achieving the transition away from fossil fuels. This report aims to explore and document the role of subnational governments in advancing a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuel production as a critical element of the overall transition away from fossil fuels.

Report April 10, 2026

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