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International Seminar in Kinshasa Strengthens Dialogue on Artisanal Mineral Supply Chains in Africa 1

Kinshasa Hosts International Seminar on Artisanal Mineral Supply Chains in Great Lakes and Sahel Regions At the conclusion of an international seminar held from January 12 to 13 in Kinshasa, stakeholders involved in artisanal mineral supply chains across the Great Lakes and Sahel regions of Africa shared experiences, challenges, and proposed solutions to improve practices in this critical sector. “After two days of productive discussions, we are confident that the exchanges will enrich our daily work. Each of us can now incorporate insights gained here into our respective roles,” said… Read More Here

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Lualaba Governor Announces Govt Commission Following Suspension of Artisanal Mining

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Reform: Lualaba Governor Confirms Support Measures After Suspension of Artisanal Mining Activities Following the decision by the national Minister of Mines to temporarily suspend artisanal mining activities across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Governor of Lualaba Province, Fifi Masuka Saini, has announced the imminent arrival of a special commission established by the central government to oversee and implement support measures linked to this decision. The announcement was made during a high-level working session chaired by the governor on Saturday, December 27, 2025, which brought together… Read More Here

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Zambia Govt Introduces Equipment-Based Support Under Artisanal Mining Fund

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 Constance

Zambia Restricts Cash Disbursements, Shifts to Equipment Support for Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has announced that mining cooperatives benefiting from the newly established Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Fund will receive support in the form of equipment rather than direct cash disbursements. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, said the decision follows lessons learned from previous financing programmes in which some beneficiaries misused allocated funds. He explained that the equipment-based support model is intended to strengthen accountability and ensure government assistance… Read More Here

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DRC Suspends Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Processing to Strengthen Mining Sector

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 Constance

DRC Minister of Mines Suspends Artisanal Copper and Cobalt Processing Amid Traceability Push The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has taken decisive action by signing Ministerial Order No. 00964/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2025 on December 19, 2025, suspending all mining and marketing activities carried out by entities processing minerals from artisanal copper and cobalt mining. The suspension specifically targets processing units, including purchasing offices and similar structures, involved in the acquisition, processing, and marketing of minerals sourced from artisanal mining sites. Legally established industrial mining operations are not affected.… Read More Here

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Kasai-Central Launches New Effort to Strengthen Artisanal Mining and Boost Provincial Development

November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 Constance

Kasai-Central Takes Major Step to Revitalize Artisanal Mining Under New SAEMAPE Initiative The mining sector in Kasai-Central is preparing for a significant transformation. During a working visit to Kananga, the Director General of the Service for Assistance and Support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, unveiled a new initiative aimed at revitalizing artisanal mining and enhancing its contribution to provincial development. On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the governorate’s communications unit reported that Director General Kapongo was welcomed at the provincial administrative building by Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu Nkonko.… Read More Here

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Lualaba Confirms Official Toll of Mulondo Mining Disaster

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Constance

Mulondo Mining Tragedy: Official Death Toll Reaches 35 as Lualaba Authorities Launch Full Investigation Following a meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, held with the delegation led by the Minister of Mines, Lualaba authorities released the official and provisional death toll from the Mulondo mining site tragedy: 35 confirmed deaths and 2 survivors. The expanded meeting of the Security Committee included cooperative leaders and representatives of artisanal miners from the Mulondo site, ensuring broad participation in evaluating the situation. Updated Death Toll and Survivor Status According to information from the… Read More Here

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DRC Chamber of Mines Urges Rapid Artisanal Mining Reform After Mulondo Disaster

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Constance

Chamber of Mines Calls for Urgent Reform After Mulondo Tragedy and Minister’s Plane Incident The Chamber of Mines of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) has issued a strong call for structural reform following two major incidents: the tragedy at the Mulondo artisanal mining site and the plane crash involving Minister of Mines Louis Watum as he traveled to assess the situation. In a statement signed by its President, Bin Nassor Kasongo, the Chamber highlights the urgent need to build a diversified, secure, and economically viable industrial alternative for… Read More Here

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DRC Minister of Mines Visits Mulondo to Boost Artisanal Mining Safety

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Constance

DRC Minister of Mines Visits Mulondo Site After Tragedy to Strengthen Safety Measures The day after a challenging landing in Kolwezi, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba visited the Mulondo mining site in Kawama village on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The site was the scene of a tragic accident on November 15, which claimed the lives of several artisanal miners. Despite the air incident, which fortunately caused no injuries, Minister Watum remained committed to his mission in Lualaba, following directives from President Félix Tshisekedi and responding swiftly to the mining… Read More Here

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Seven Miners Killed in Landslide at Lugushwa Artisanal Mining Site

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Constance

Deadly Landslide at Lugushwa Mining Site Claims Seven Lives, Highlights Safety Risks for Artisanal Miners A deadly landslide at the G20 mining site in Lugushwa has claimed the lives of seven miners, raising urgent concerns about the safety of artisanal mining operations in the region. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when a section of the mine collapsed, burying workers in a drainage area while they were extracting ore. Several others were injured and received immediate care from makeshift first responders at the scene. Residents of the Wamuzimu… Read More Here

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Two Killed in Ituri Landslide at “Jerusalem” Artisanal Gold Mine

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Constance

Two Dead, Two Injured in Landslide at Ituri Artisanal Gold Mine Amid Heavy Rains Two people have died following a landslide that struck the “Jerusalem” artisanal mining site near Lwemba, in Ituri province, late Sunday night. The tragedy adds to a growing number of fatal incidents linked to unstable terrain in eastern Congo’s informal mining zones. According to Peresi Mamboro, a local civil society leader, the accident was triggered by intense rainfall that has battered the region in recent days. “Two people were killed in this landslide, while two others… Read More Here