# Critical Metals starts Molulu copper-cobalt field programme in DR Congo

> Critical Metals said it had begun its 2026 field programme at the Molulu project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The work includes mapping, trenching and sampling to assess an initial target.

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- Published: 2026-10-10T15:52:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-12T06:32:47+03:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10
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In a company announcement dated October 2, Critical Metals plc said its field programme had started at the Molulu copper-cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It placed the start within the October 1-8 operational window and said personnel and equipment had been mobilised, while site preparation remained subject to final site confirmation.

The work includes surveying, mapping, trenching and sampling, with quality control and data integration. The company said results will help determine whether the initial target can support scout mining. It reported no drilling results, resource estimate or production decision in this release.

## Data

### Company-reported field programme start and work scope

Meeting or field-programme event reported by the source.

Methodology: The announcement places commencement within the October 1-8, 2026 operational window but gives no exact day. The block records the company announcement, not mineral results.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | Company announces start of Molulu field programme | The company placed commencement within the October 1-8 operational window; site preparation remained subject to final site confirmation. | occurred |

Sources: <https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/critical-metals--crtm/commencement-of-field-work/9803047> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/drc-critical-metals-starts-molulu-copper-cobalt-fieldwork-2026/data/field-programme-start?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/drc-critical-metals-starts-molulu-copper-cobalt-fieldwork-2026/data/field-programme-start?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Critical Metals plc (regulatory announcement via RNS)](<https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/critical-metals--crtm/commencement-of-field-work/9803047>) (Source checked: 2026-10-10; Published: 2026-10-02)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-12T06:32:47+03:00: Wording in the translations of data labels or explanations was corrected.

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