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Lwisha Artisanal Miners Face Harassment and Exploitation by State Services 1 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Cobalt Copper Zinc 

Lwisha Artisanal Miners Face Harassment and Exploitation by State Services

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At artisanal mining sites in Lwisha, located in the Haut-Katanga province, diggers endure not only the illegal presence of numerous state services but also harassment and arbitrary taxes. In areas like “Kasonga” or “Double Band,” where copper is extracted, artisanal diggers are subjected to abuses by state services. These services control the region, imposing various taxes and fees without clear justification, plunging diggers into perpetual poverty. Working under deplorable conditions, diggers in Lufira’s sector face multiple barriers controlled by different state departments, each demanding payments upon each visit. Refusal often… Read More Here
Artisanal Miners in Lwisha Battle Harassment and Exploitation 2 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

Artisanal Miners in Lwisha Battle Harassment and Exploitation

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In the artisanal mining sites of Lwisha, located in the Haut-Katanga province, numerous state services, often illegally present, alongside artisanal diggers, decry arbitrary harassment and taxes. At sites like “Kasonga” or “Double Band,” where copper is extracted by artisanal diggers, abuses by state services have been highlighted. The locality, situated 75 km from Lubumbashi, faces persistent challenges. Artisanal miners endure deplorable conditions, with most of their earnings falling into the hands of various state services controlling the region. Each visit to the sites entails paying exorbitant and unjustified taxes and… Read More Here
Certification Boosts Transparency in Congolese Artisanal Mining 3 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

Certification Boosts Transparency in Congolese Artisanal Mining

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The Federal Institute of Geosciences and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Federation of Congolese Companies (FEC), has completed a six-month training program for two Congolese auditors on artisanal and small-scale mining. The accreditations were awarded to the beneficiaries on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Kinshasa. Louis Watum, President of the Chamber of Mines within the FEC, emphasized the rigorous training undergone by the auditors, aimed at enhancing the certification process for artisanal mining activities, particularly in cobalt, copper, and the 3Ts (tin, tantalum, and tungsten). The auditors are tasked… Read More Here
EITI Board Meeting in Toronto Sees DRC Push for Sustainable, Inclusive Mineral Supply Chains in Artisanal Mining 4 Artisanal mining Events & Expos Mining in DRC 

EITI Board Meeting in Toronto Sees DRC Push for Sustainable, Inclusive Mineral Supply Chains in Artisanal Mining

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The Democratic Republic of Congo took part, from February 29 to March 1, 2024, in the work of the Board of Directors of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) held in Toronto, Canada. Placed under the theme β€œDisclosures on artisanal and small-scale mining in an informal world”, these meetings benefited from the contribution of the EITI-DRC, whose national coordinator, Jean-Jacques Kayembe, spoke , according to the ACP, for β€œsupport for sustainable and inclusive mineral supply chains”.  The national coordinator of the EITI-DRC was not alone in this work, he was… Read More Here
MUZ Urges Accelerated Formalization of Illegal Mining Operations in Zambia 5 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

MUZ Urges Accelerated Formalization of Illegal Mining Operations in Zambia

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The Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) has issued a compelling call to the government to accelerate the formalization process of illegal mining operations. MUZ President, Joseph Chewe, emphasized that expediting this process is essential to mitigate the occurrences of fatalities during mining activities. Chewe underscored the importance of refraining from demonizing illegal miners but rather integrating them into the formal sector, thereby enabling them to contribute positively to national development efforts. He emphasized that formalization would not only enhance safety standards but also facilitate government oversight through the deployment… Read More Here
FQM AND MINE UNIONS SIGN COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FOR 2024Β Β  6 Copper Artisanal mining Mining in Zambia 

FQM AND MINE UNIONS SIGN COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FOR 2024Β Β 

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First Quantum Minerals Ltd subsidiaries Kansanshi Mining and FQM Trident have signed a collective bargaining agreement with six unions that sees eligible employees receive an 8 percent increase in basic salary from January 1, 2024. The agreement was signed with the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW), Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ), Miners and Allied Workers Union (MAWU), United Mine Workers Union of Zambia (UMUZ), Consolidated Miners and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (CMAUZ), and Miners Technicians, Artisans and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (MTAAWZ).Speaking during the… Read More Here
Tragic Mine Collapse Claims Lives of Over 40 Artisanal Gold Miners in Mali 7 International Artisanal mining Gold 

Tragic Mine Collapse Claims Lives of Over 40 Artisanal Gold Miners in Mali

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More than 40 artisanal gold miners lost their lives last week in southwest Mali when the shaft they were working in collapsed, as reported by Mali’s mines ministry on Wednesday. The incident highlights the dangers associated with artisanal mining, a prevalent activity in West Africa that has witnessed increased demand and higher metal prices in recent years. Artisanal miners often use outdated and unregulated methods, leading to frequent deadly accidents. The tragedy occurred on Friday in the Kangaba Cercle in the south-western Koulikoro Region. While the ministry’s statement on Tuesday… Read More Here
Zambia's Small Scale Mining Association Lauds Govt for Granting Local Mining Licenses 8 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

Zambia’s Small Scale Mining Association Lauds Govt for Granting Local Mining Licenses

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The Small Scale Mining Association expresses appreciation to the government for its initiative in granting numerous mining licenses to local entities. Acting President Kelvin Tembo applauds this move, highlighting its potential to stimulate economic growth and ensure widespread benefits for Zambians from the country’s mineral resources. In an exclusive interview with ZNBC in Kitwe, Tembo emphasizes the need for the government to tighten the procedures for obtaining and reselling mining licenses. This precautionary measure aims to prevent artisanal miners from engaging in unauthorized selling of their licenses. And mining economist… Read More Here
from January 1 to December 11, 2023, Primera Gold exported 4.3 tonnes of artisanal gold 9 Gold Artisanal mining Mining in DRC 

from January 1 to December 11, 2023, Primera Gold exported 4.3 tonnes of artisanal gold

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The Primera Gold company exported, from January 1 to December 11, 2023, 4.3 tonnes of artisanal gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the Dubai market. This export volume should generate revenues of around 261.5 million US dollars if we stick to the sale price on the Dubai Stock Exchange as of January 9, 2023, i.e. 59,580 dollars for a kilogram of gold. In a press release published on September 30, 2023, the communications department of Primera Gold announced that this company had succeeded in exporting, in nine… Read More Here
Mining Licensing Committee grants 118 artisanal mining rights to Cooperatives in Zambia 10 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

Mining Licensing Committee grants 118 artisanal mining rights to Cooperatives in Zambia

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In a stride toward enhancing artisanal mining, Zambia’s Mining Licensing Committee recently sanctioned 118 artisanal mining rights for Cooperatives. This amplifies the count of issued rights for Cooperatives to 206 in the ongoing year. According to Samuel Maango, the Mining Cadastre Department Director, the initial approval of 88 artisanal mining rights for Cooperatives dates back to October 2023. Maango confirmed the issuance of letters of offer to these Cooperatives, with the mining Cadastre slated to embark on an inspection to verify the residency of the beneficiaries at their respective application… Read More Here

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