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Families Depend on Income from Child Labour in DRC’s Cobalt Mines to Stave Off Hunger 1 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Cobalt 

Families Depend on Income from Child Labour in DRC’s Cobalt Mines to Stave Off Hunger

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Amidst soaring expenses, countless families find it increasingly challenging to make ends meet, leaving many to suffer from hunger. In dire circumstances, children are compelled to work to contribute to their family’s income, leading to a dependence on child labor to cover basic necessities like food, clothing, and school fees. A recent research report titled “How Households Depend on Children’s Income: The Case for Improving Women’s Livelihoods to Eliminate Child Labor in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Cobalt Sector,” conducted by IMPACT reveals that women’s income plays a pivotal role in… Read More Here
Conflict in DRC's Kinsafu as Army and Artisanal Diggers Dispute Mining Square Management 2 Artisanal mining Mining in DRC 

Conflict in DRC’s Kinsafu as Army and Artisanal Diggers Dispute Mining Square Management

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The situation was tense Thursday July 20th in Kinsafu, a region located nearly 50 kilometers from the city of Kolwezi, in the province of Lualaba, south-east of the DRC.  Artisanal miners have risen up, accusing the army in particular of having stolen from them a portion of the mining concession in Kisangala where they have been working for several months.  The latter barricaded the national number 39 to express their anger. According to local sources, economic activities remained paralyzed until Friday morning in Kinsafu.  “It should be noted that this is… Read More Here
Zambia's Mines Minister Provides Updates on Mopani, KCM and Several Mining Positions 3 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Copper Gold Rare Earth Minerals 

Zambia’s Mines Minister Provides Updates on Mopani, KCM and Several Mining Positions

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In a recent press briefing, Zambia’s Mines Minister, Paul Kabuswe, provided updates on several important issues related to the country’s mining sector. The briefing aimed to inform the nation about the progress and plans of the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development. The minister discussed topics such as the status of Mopani Copper Mine (Mopani) and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), the suspension of the exploration license for Kasenseli Gold Mine (KGM), the discovery of Sugilite in Luapula Province, the formalization of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), the establishment of the… Read More Here
Zambia's Former Minister Dismissed for Unauthorized Sugilite Mining 4 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

Zambia’s Former Minister Dismissed for Unauthorized Sugilite Mining

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President Hakainde Hichilema took decisive action on Wednesday, July 5th, by dismissing Derrick Chilundika, the former minister of Luapula Province, for engaging in unauthorized mining activities involving sugilite, a valuable newly discovered mineral in the country. State House in Lusaka, issued a statement announcing Chilundika’s dismissal. Although the statement did not specify the reason for his removal, the police quickly followed up with a statement revealing that Chilundika had been conducting mining operations without a valid license. In a statement, Deputy Police Spokesman Danny Mwale said, “Police in Lusaka have… Read More Here
Protests erupt as illegal miners remain in Ghana gold mine  5 International Artisanal mining Gold 

Protests erupt as illegal miners remain in Ghana gold mine 

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Protests have erupted in the mining town of Obuasi, Ghana, as up to 300 gold miners remain underground at an AngloGold Ashanti mine due to fear of arrest if they exit. Heavily armed police officers fired shots at protesting crowds, according to footage taken by Al Jazeera. The illegal, or artisanal, miners entered the mine last week, and more than 80 have chosen to leave and been immediately arrested by Ghanian police forces. In a statement to Mining Technology, AngloGold Ashanti said that “the main exit ramp from the mine,… Read More Here
Gold Remains the Shining Star in the Precious Metals Market 6 Gold Artisanal mining International 

Gold Remains the Shining Star in the Precious Metals Market

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The global precious metals market is experiencing remarkable growth, poised to surpass $400 billion by 2028, according to a report by Fortune Business Insights™. The report highlights the significant role played by gold in driving this market expansion. As the market continues to thrive, it becomes crucial to consider the repercussions for the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector, particularly in Africa and other frontier mining jurisdictions. Unleashing the Potential of Gold: Gold stands as a beacon of stability and security amidst the volatile investment landscape. Its low-risk nature… Read More Here
Kinshasa Accounts for Nearly 9.99% of Artisanal Gold Production in 2022 7 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Gold 

Kinshasa Accounts for Nearly 9.99% of Artisanal Gold Production in 2022

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The city of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo produced 9.99% of the total production of artisanal gold during the year 2022, informs the official statistics of the services of the Ministry of Mines. This proportion of production represents 4.22 kilograms of artisanal gold produced in the city of Kinshasa. A production that raised revenues of around USD 244,431.0. For the whole of the 2022 financial year, the artisanal sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo produced 42.25 Kg of gold for an estimated value of 1,592,809.58 million US… Read More Here
Glencore supports World Day against Child Labour 8 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Copper Corporate social responsibility 

Glencore supports World Day against Child Labour

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Glencore recognises the ILO-sanctioned World Day Against Child Labour and its theme ‘Social Justice for All. End Child Labour’. With two industrial copper cobalt assets in the DRC, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) and Mutanda Mining (MUMI), Glencore operates in a geography that is faced with child labour issues associated with artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). While KCC and MUMI do not process, buy or trade ASM material, Glencore believes that ASM can play an important and sustainable role in the DRC economy when carried out responsibly and transparently. The company, in partnership with others,… Read More Here
Small Scale Miners Urge Tax Incentives for Start-up Mines in Zambia 9 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Mining tax 

Small Scale Miners Urge Tax Incentives for Start-up Mines in Zambia

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The Federation of Small Scale Mining Association of Zambia has recently made a plea to the government, requesting a 5-year tax-free period for start-up artisanal and small-scale mines in the upcoming 2024 national budget. This proposal aims to provide these miners with an opportunity to establish and streamline their operations, similar to the benefits enjoyed by large-scale miners during their initial business setup. Sankisha Chilwesa, the Deputy Publicity Secretary, emphasized the importance of granting tax incentives to artisanal and small-scale miners. Chilwesa asserted that such measures would contribute to their… Read More Here
DRC Deputy Minister of Mines Calls for Action to Protect Artisanal Miners 10 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Deputy Minister of Mines Calls for Action to Protect Artisanal Miners

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The Democratic Republic of Congo participated, through the Ministry of Mines, in the XVI Forum on responsible mineral supply chains, organized by the tripartite Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the CIRGL and the United Nations Experts.  Representing the DRC, Godard Motemona, Deputy Minister of Mines, castigated the precarious situation experienced by artisanal miners in his country, while end consumers reap enormous benefits.  He made the assembly see the enormous losses experienced by the DRC through mining fraud following non-compliance with the framework measures put in place.  “Almost all… Read More Here

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