The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing new rules requiring domestic payments and mining subcontractors to transact in Congolese francs to reduce dependence on the US dollar.

Signs of a cooperative relationship emerged at the Joburg Indaba as the South African government and the mining industry find common ground on regulatory reforms and investment.

South Africa's mining sector has seen surging profits and extended mine lives from higher commodity prices, yet output remains sluggish and below pre-Covid levels, according to…