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NGOs Urge EU to Mandate Traceable Imports from DRC Mines 1 Mining in DRC Gold Tin 

NGOs Urge EU to Mandate Traceable Imports from DRC Mines

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More than six years after its entry into force, the European Union regulation on the responsible sourcing of tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold from conflict or high-risk areas is struggling to achieve its main objectives, namely breaking the link between mineral exploitation and conflict financing, as well as tackling human rights violations in supply chains, NGOs say. Twenty European non-governmental organizations have jointly issued a statement calling on the EU and its member states to strengthen enforcement of existing rules and adopt new measures to improve supply chain transparency while… Read More Here
ARSP announces having placed “under control” Tenke Fungurume Mining 2 Mining in DRC Copper Mining Policy 

ARSP announces having placed “under control” Tenke Fungurume Mining

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The delegation of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), led by its Director General, Miguel Kashal Katemb, continues the inspection on compliance with the legislation on subcontracting in mining companies of the province of Lualaba. After inspecting the company Tenke FUNGURUME, located 80 kilometers from the town of Kolwezi, the CEO of ARSP reassures that this company is willing to collaborate with ARSP in terms of subcontracting. “Our control here in the province of Lualaba, I am accompanied by entrepreneurs, because they are the beneficiaries of… Read More Here
Lubumbashi plunges into new fuel shortage 3 Mining in DRC Oil & Gas Petroleum 

Lubumbashi plunges into new fuel shortage

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For two days, there has been a new shortage of fuel in Lubumbashi, capital of the Haut-Katanga province, as well as the southern zone of the DRC.According to sources close to the matter, this deficiency in petroleum products is a result of the hardening of the distributors’ tone following the failure to respect the commitments made by the Government via the Minister of the National Economy. Oil companies say they are languishing under the weight of enormous losses and shortfalls that have not been reimbursed. The service stations operating in… Read More Here
DRC Gold Production Skyrockets from 38 kg to 475 kg in September 2023 4 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Gold 

DRC Gold Production Skyrockets from 38 kg to 475 kg in September 2023

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The gold sector is changing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It remains notably marked by a significant increase in the production of artisanal gold. The various collaboration agreements signed between the Congolese Government, private and state actors have made it possible to boost this production to 475 kg of artisanal gold in September 2023, coming from 38 kg recorded in 2022. This evolution of the DRC’s gold sector was mentioned by the Deputy Minister of Mines, Godard Motemona, this Tuesday, October 24, 2023, during the first edition of the… Read More Here
DRC Gold Ore Sparks Discussion Among Mining Stakeholders 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Gold 

DRC Gold Ore Sparks Discussion Among Mining Stakeholders

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Gold ore from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was at the heart of discussions, on Tuesday October 24, 2023, between both private and public players in the mining sector. Initiated by Prince Nyampala, these meetings, organized in collaboration with the Chamber of Mines of the DRC, focus on the theme: “gold, a structuring pillar of the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo”. Speaking in a panel, the Managing Director of Primera Gold, Joseph Kazibaziba, revealed that the province of South Kivu transits a minimum of three tonnes of… Read More Here
Copper Critical for America’s New Energy Economy 6 Copper International 

Copper Critical for America’s New Energy Economy

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new designation of copper as a critical material follows the lead of the EU, China, Japan, and others in labeling the metal as critical – and shows copper is on the cusp of a generational shift from an everyday material to a geopolitically significant commodity. This new strategic importance stems from copper’s criticality to a wide range of clean and renewable energy technologies, such as waste heat recovery and electric vehicles, which can reduce global GHG emissions by two-thirds. As a result, experts estimate… Read More Here
Panama’s president gives final approval to First Quantum copper mine contract 7 Copper International 

Panama’s president gives final approval to First Quantum copper mine contract

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Panama’s president on Friday October 20th gave final approval of a law authorizing a new long-term contract for a major copper mine following lengthy negotiations that will ultimately provide state coffers with much more revenue from the project. The contract covers operations of a local subsidiary of Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals Ltd at the Cobre Panama mine. The bill was overwhelmingly approved earlier on Friday by lawmakers in Congress. President Laurentino Cortizo’s approval, made official in the government’s gazette, was the last step to green-light the contract. The new… Read More Here
Citizens Rally at US Embassy in DRC Demanding Action on Primera Gold in Anti-Smuggling Fight 8 Mining in DRC Gold Regional conflict 

Citizens Rally at US Embassy in DRC Demanding Action on Primera Gold in Anti-Smuggling Fight

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Citizen movements organized a sit-in this Friday, August 20, 2023, in front of the United States Embassy in Kinshasa to express their concerns about the positions of the American state through their press release of October 12. According to these citizen associations, the positions of the United States “verge on a strong observed inconsistency”. In their memorandum read by Mr. Jeriel Kasia, these citizen associations draw the attention of the United States of America to three areas: the area of ​​security, the socio-economic area and finally the consolidation of democracy.… Read More Here
ARSP raises Awareness among Entrepreneurs about respecting the law Governing this sector 9 Mining in DRC Governance Mining Policy 

ARSP raises Awareness among Entrepreneurs about respecting the law Governing this sector

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The Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb, spoke in Kolwezi with local entrepreneurs engaged in subcontracting activities. On a work mission in the province of Lualaba, Miguel Kashal is determined to enforce the law on subcontracting in this mining province. In his address to subcontractors, he welcomed the support of Congolese entrepreneurs for his approach which is that of the creation of a real middle class according to the vision of the Head of State Félix Tshisekedi. “We launched a… Read More Here
ERG Breaks Ground on Hydrometallurgical Plant in DRC for Copper and Cobalt Production 10 Mining in DRC Corporate News Press Release 

ERG Breaks Ground on Hydrometallurgical Plant in DRC for Copper and Cobalt Production

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COMIDE comprises some of the largest known copper and cobalt resources still to be developed globally. Following a comprehensive technical study, the development potential of its resource base and production capacity were established, paving the way for the project at hand. The COMIDE project includes the construction of a hydrometallurgical plant, an extensive exploration and drilling programme, as well as mine development – backed by a total investment of around USD$800 million. The start of works was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony held at COMIDE in Lualaba Province on 12… Read More Here

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