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DRC Governor Uncovers 1,600 Illegal Mining Operations in South Kivu 1 Mining in DRC 

DRC Governor Uncovers 1,600 Illegal Mining Operations in South Kivu

Constance
Jean-Jacques Purusi Sadiki, Governor of South Kivu, revealed that at least 1,600 companies are illegally mining minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He made the disclosure on April 2, 2025, during a hearing before the French National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee focused on regional security and economic issues. After taking office in June 2024, Sadiki launched a sweeping reform of the province’s mining sector. A month later, he suspended all mining activities to identify unauthorized operators. “We expected 400 companies to come forward, but 1,600 appeared—many of them… Read More Here
MIBA’s Diamond Ambitions Stall Amid Delays and Unreleased Funds 2 Corporate News Diamond Mining in DRC 

MIBA’s Diamond Ambitions Stall Amid Delays and Unreleased Funds

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As of April 16, 2025, Société Minière de Bakwanga (MIBA), the DRC’s state-owned diamond company, has yet to resume operations. The company has not appeared in production reports since mid-2024, casting doubt on the ambitious targets set by Chairman Jean-Charles Okoto. In November 2024, Okoto declared plans to reach one million carats per month in 2025, aiming for an annual output of 12 million carats. This would mark a dramatic leap, given that the DRC produced 8.34 million carats in 2023—already a decline from 10.78 million in 2022. Appointed in… Read More Here
DRC Grants Oil Rights to Sonahydroc in Shift Toward State-Led Energy Strategy 3 Mining in DRC Corporate News Oil & Gas 

DRC Grants Oil Rights to Sonahydroc in Shift Toward State-Led Energy Strategy

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At its April 11 Council of Ministers meeting, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) approved a draft decree granting petroleum rights directly to the state-owned Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures du Congo (Sonahydroc). This decree establishes the legal and fiscal framework for the transfer, aligning with the country’s oil and gas law enacted on August 1, 2015. The move signals a renewed push by the DRC to revitalize oil exploration and increase domestic production, aiming to better capitalize on its untapped hydrocarbon potential. The plan includes the immediate allocation of blocks… Read More Here
Zijin-Backed Katamba Mining Launches Tender for Crushing Plant Subcontractor 4 Mining in DRC Mining Supply Tenders 

Zijin-Backed Katamba Mining Launches Tender for Crushing Plant Subcontractor

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On April 14, 2025, Katamba Mining—70% owned by China’s Zijin Mining—launched a tender to recruit a subcontractor to build and operate a crushing plant. The facility will produce gravel and sand for the Mpiana-Mwanga III hydroelectric project, located more than 90 km northeast of Manono in Tanganyika Province. Bids must be submitted by April 22. The selected contractor will be responsible for setting up temporary infrastructure, constructing the production system, mobilizing equipment and personnel, organizing site logistics, transporting materials, managing waste disposal, preparing technical reports, and performing maintenance. This development… Read More Here
DRC Mines Minister Advocates for Local Processing and Private Investment in Southern Corridors 5 Mining in DRC 

DRC Mines Minister Advocates for Local Processing and Private Investment in Southern Corridors

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Minister of Mines Kizito Pakabomba participated in the 9th edition of Expo Béton, held from April 16 to 19, 2025, at the new Haut-Katanga Provincial Assembly building. This year’s theme—“The Southern Corridors of the DRC-SADC: Projects to Be Developed and Business Opportunities”—emphasized the importance of regional logistics networks in boosting economic growth. The event was officially opened by the President of the Republic, H.E. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who underlined the strategic role of transport infrastructure in shaping the country’s economic future. Speaking on a high-level panel, Minister Pakabomba compared the… Read More Here
Metalkol SA, a Eurasian Resources Group company, strengthens commitment to local communities 6 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

Metalkol SA, a Eurasian Resources Group company, strengthens commitment to local communities

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As part of its social obligations and in line with the revised Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), La Compagnie de Traitement des Rejets de Kingamyambo S.A (Metalkol SA), a Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) company, has signed its second Cahier des Charges to support the sustainable development of local communities in Lualaba Province, DRC. This renewed commitment reinforces Metalkol SA’s ongoing efforts to foster local development and will benefit nine communities across the villages of Samukonga, Kamimbi, Kipepa, Kashala, Samukinda, and UCK. The signing ceremony took place… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Calls for Patriotic Action Plan to Reform Mining Governance Amid Conflict 7 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Prime Minister Calls for Patriotic Action Plan to Reform Mining Governance Amid Conflict

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At the launch of the national dialogue on mining governance—held under the theme “in a context of conflict in the DRC and the Great Lakes”—Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa praised the initiative led by the Crisis Committee for Peace and Security, a civil society organization. Speaking in Kinshasa on Tuesday, April 15, she urged participants to deliver “a concrete, rigorous, ambitious, and patriotic action plan.” “Mining governance cannot remain the domain of technocrats and cabinet experts,” said Suminwa. “It must return to being a subject of public debate, a lived… Read More Here
Sinomine Targets 2026 Copper Production at Zambia’s Kitumba Mine 8 Copper Corporate News Mining in Zambia News in Brief 

Sinomine Targets 2026 Copper Production at Zambia’s Kitumba Mine

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Sinomine Resource Group has announced plans to begin copper production at its Kitumba Copper Mine in Zambia’s Central Province by September 2026. The update was shared in a company WeChat post on Thursday. Located in the Mumbwa district, the project is expected to receive an investment of $560 million. On Monday, Sinomine commenced stripping operations, which involve the removal of surface soil and rock to access the ore body. This marks a key milestone in the development of the project, which is set to contribute significantly to Zambia’s copper output… Read More Here
Ghana Orders Foreigners to Exit Local Gold Trade by April 30 9 Gold International 

Ghana Orders Foreigners to Exit Local Gold Trade by April 30

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Ghana has ordered all foreign nationals to exit its local gold trading market by April 30, as part of a broader effort to streamline gold purchases from small-scale miners, boost national earnings, and curb smuggling. Africa’s top gold producer is moving away from a system where both local and foreign companies with export licenses could purchase and export gold from artisanal and small-scale miners. Under the new framework, only the newly established Ghana Gold Market Authority—known as GoldBod—will be authorized to buy, sell, assay, and export artisanal gold. According to… Read More Here
 LONG-AWAITED KASHIME COPPER MINE IN MKUSHI GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR DEVELOPMENT  10 Copper Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

 LONG-AWAITED KASHIME COPPER MINE IN MKUSHI GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR DEVELOPMENT 

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MKUSHI, ZAMBIA – After more than 15 years of anticipation, the Kashime Copper Mine project, located in the Upper Lusemfwa area of Mkushi District, has officially received authorisation to commence mining operations. The milestone marks a significant step forward for Zambia’s mining sector. The project is primarily being developed by Zambian-owned Mimosa Resources, while FQM has committed to finance and conduct further exploration within the licence area. In September 2024, Mimosa Resources announced that it had attracted an initial US$3 million investment from Australian Stock Exchange-listed Zeta Resources to fund… Read More Here

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