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DRC Prime Minister and MYHYDRO Discuss Hydro Dam Project for Kabeya-Kamwanga 1 Mining in DRC Hydro power plant 

DRC Prime Minister and MYHYDRO Discuss Hydro Dam Project for Kabeya-Kamwanga

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with Mr. Paul Hinks, Managing Director of MYHYDRO, and his delegation at the Prime Minister’s Office. , A key topic of discussion was the installation of hydroelectric micro-dams, with a focus on a proposed project on the Luby River in Kabeya-Kamwanga, located 45 km west of Mbujimayi on national road RN 1. The Kabeya-Kamwanga micro-dam project is a flagship initiative for MYHYDRO in the DRC. “Kabeya-Kamwanga has been selected as the first site for our hydroelectric micro-dam technology. We have discussed the… Read More Here
Chinese Ambassador Highlights Progress and Future Projects During Mbuji Mayi Visit 2 Mining in DRC 

Chinese Ambassador Highlights Progress and Future Projects During Mbuji Mayi Visit

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On Sunday, August 24, Zaho Bin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), conducted a field visit to Mbuji Mayi in Eastern Kasai. During his visit, he inspected the Polygone de la Minière de Bakwanga (MIBA) and the Mbuji Mayi airport, where a Chinese company is working on a new runway. Following his tour, Ambassador Zaho Bin expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction at Mbuji Mayi airport. “I am impressed by the quality of the work carried out by the Chinese company. The… Read More Here
Gécamines Faces Proposed Overhaul to Address Deep-Rooted Challenges 3 Mining in DRC Cobalt Copper 

Gécamines Faces Proposed Overhaul to Address Deep-Rooted Challenges

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Gécamines, one of the largest state-owned mining companies in the DRC, is poised for a major transformation following proposals from the human rights organization Justicia Asbl. During the Council of Ministers meeting on August 23, 2024, chaired by the Head of State, discussions centered on revitalizing Gécamines. However, Justicia Asbl argues that the current measures are insufficient to address the company’s deep-seated structural issues. In a statement released on Monday, Justicia Asbl advocated for a “total overhaul” of Gécamines, emphasizing that merely resuming mining activities will not resolve the company’s… Read More Here
ARSP Facilitates Telecom Subcontracting for Congolese Companies 4 Mining in DRC 

ARSP Facilitates Telecom Subcontracting for Congolese Companies

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The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), under the leadership of Director General Miguel Kashal Katemb, has made significant strides in promoting local participation in service provision contracts, aligning with President Félix Tshisekedi’s vision for Congolese economic empowerment. In a recent development, the ARSP facilitated the entry of five Congolese subcontractors into the telecommunications sector, securing contracts with Huawei Technologies (RDC) SARL. The companies involved in these agreements are: 1.Wide Solution Technologies and Diversity SASU 2.EBEMBO LIKAYI MULTI-SERVICES SARL 3.HAYATCOM RDC SARLU 4.AFRO-EGYPT ENGINEERING SARL 5.HOPE WORK… Read More Here
DRC Gold Output Nears 2023 Total in Just Eight Months 5 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Gold Output Nears 2023 Total in Just Eight Months

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen a remarkable surge in raw gold production, nearly matching last year’s total output in just the first eight months of 2024. According to recent statistics from the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), the DRC’s raw gold production reached 34,526 kilograms by early August 2024. This figure nearly equals the entire production volume for 2023. In comparison, the DRC produced 29,498.09 kilograms of gold in 2022, with industrial mining accounting for 28,492.68 kilograms and artisanal mining contributing a modest 1,005 kilograms. The previous… Read More Here
Midnight Sun Shares Drop After Zambia Rejects Kazhiba License Renewal 6 Mining in Zambia Exploration 

Midnight Sun Shares Drop After Zambia Rejects Kazhiba License Renewal

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Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV: MMA) saw its shares drop sharply late Thursday following the Zambian government’s rejection of its application to renew the exploration license for the Kazhiba target, part of its flagship Solwezi project. Kazhiba is one of three key targets within Midnight Sun’s 506 km² property in Zambia, which has already yielded significant copper discoveries. The area is underlain by a previously undiscovered basement dome similar to those found at First Quantum’s Kansanshi mine, a major copper producer in the region. These basement domes are believed to… Read More Here
Japanese Entrepreneurs Partner with Kinshasa to Address Energy and Infrastructure Challenges 7 Mining in DRC Energy 

Japanese Entrepreneurs Partner with Kinshasa to Address Energy and Infrastructure Challenges

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A group of Japanese entrepreneurs has partnered with Kinshasa City Hall, under the leadership of Governor Daniel Bumba Lubaki, to address critical issues in the energy and infrastructure sectors of the Congolese capital. “We met with Governor Daniel Bumba to explore how we can support him in improving the energy and infrastructure sectors. Despite the challenges the city faces, we believe we can provide effective solutions,” the entrepreneurs stated. Kinshasa, a city of nearly 20 million people, is a key hub with pressing needs in energy and infrastructure. The city… Read More Here
7 subcontracting companies sign for 100 million USD with TFM 8 Mining in DRC 

7 subcontracting companies sign for 100 million USD with TFM

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On Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Fungurume, Lualaba province, Miguel Kashal Katemb, the Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), oversaw the signing of contracts between seven local companies and the mining giant Tenke Fungurume Mining. The contracts, totaling $100 million, will allow these subcontractors to supply goods and services to Tenke Fungurume Mining. The companies involved include Invest Congo Mining Sarl, Mundo Construction Sarl, Almer Engineering Sarl, Victor Mining Services Sarl, KM-Oil, Panaco Sarl, and Groupe Kongo Oil. During the ceremony, Miguel Kashal… Read More Here
Governor of Haut-Uele Reinforces Transparency in DRC' Mining Sector 9 Mining in DRC 

Governor of Haut-Uele Reinforces Transparency in DRC’ Mining Sector

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On Wednesday, the Governor of Haut-Uele province, Jean Bakomito, reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing order and transparency in the region’s mining sector. During a meeting with mining operators, alongside key state services such as the Mines Division and SAEMAPE, Bakomito emphasized the importance of adhering to legal standards and eliminating irresponsible practices at mining sites. The meeting, held in the multipurpose room of the Governor’s official residence in Isiro, focused on assessing the current state of the mining sector and outlining strategies for the sustainable development of the province. The… Read More Here
Senegal Halts Mining Along Faleme River to Protect Environment and Communities 10 International 

Senegal Halts Mining Along Faleme River to Protect Environment and Communities

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Senegal has suspended all mining activities for nearly three years along its side of the southeastern Faleme River in a move to protect the environment and support local communities impacted by a surge in artisanal gold mining. The decree, aimed at curbing pollution from mining-related dredging and chemical discharges, affects a 500-meter stretch of Senegalese territory along the river’s left bank and will remain in place until June 30, 2027. The Faleme River, which originates in the uplands of Guinea, flows along much of Senegal’s border with Mali before joining… Read More Here

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