Artisanal mining - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Deadly Landslide at Rubaya Coltan Mine Kills Over 200 in Eastern DRC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Constance

Over 200 Dead After Landslide Hits Rubaya Coltan Mine in DR Congo Following Heavy Rains More than 200 people have died after a landslide struck the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the country’s mines ministry. The disaster occurred on Tuesday following several days of heavy rainfall that destabilized mining areas at the site. Authorities said the collapse buried large numbers of miners working in the pit. Officials reported that around 70 of the victims were children. Many of the injured were transported to hospitals… Read More Here

DRC Launches DRC Gold Trading SA Branch in Lubumbashi to Formalise Artisanal Gold Sector

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Opens Lubumbashi Gold Trading Office to Curb Smuggling and Boost Official Exports On an official visit to Haut-Katanga province, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, inaugurated a new regional branch of DRC Gold Trading SA in Lubumbashi on 26 February 2026. DRC Gold Trading SA, a state-owned enterprise, has been mandated to combat fraud, illicit trade and smuggling in the country’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) sector. The opening of the Lubumbashi branch is intended to strengthen state… Read More Here

International Artisanal mining Gold

Ghana to Channel Artisanal Gold into Formal Trade to Boost Revenue

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

Ghana Launches ASM Gold Formalisation Program Targeting $20 Billion in Annual Foreign-Exchange Inflows Ghana plans to direct approximately 127 metric tons of artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) gold annually into official trade channels under revised sector reforms, aiming to increase foreign-exchange earnings and curb smuggling, Cassiel Ato Forson announced on Wednesday. Across Africa, ASM gold leakage costs countries billions each year as undeclared production is smuggled through porous borders to global trading hubs such as Dubai. Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, lost an estimated $11.4 billion between 2019 and 2023,… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety

DRC Govt Condemns Artisanal Mine Collapse in Lualaba, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

DRC Prime Minister Issues Condolences After Kolwezi Artisanal Mine Collapse, Pledges Stronger Safety Oversight Prime Minister Judith Suminwa expressed profound sorrow following the collapse of an artisanal mining site on the outskirts of Kolwezi, in Lualaba Province, which resulted in the deaths of several Algerian nationals. Speaking at the 78th ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister offered condolences to the families of the victims and affirmed the government’s solidarity with all affected communities. She described the tragedy as a stark reminder of the urgent need to… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Infrastructural Development

ZCCM-IH to Construct Access Roads at Kikonge Mine as Govt Moves to Formalise Artisanal Mining

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

ZCCM-IH Begins Kikonge Mine Access Roads in Mufumbwe as Zambia Cracks Down on Illegal Mining and Strengthens Artisanal Sector ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) is set to commence construction of access roads at Kikonge Mine in Mufumbwe District, marking a significant step in the Government’s efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and restore order in the area. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, said the development underscores the Government’s commitment to structured, transparent and regulated mining operations, particularly in areas affected by illegal mining. Kabuswe warned that… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Corporate News Events & Expos Partnership

ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

ERG Africa and EGC Sign MoU to Strengthen Responsible Artisanal Cobalt Mining in the DRC On the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held from February 9 to 11 in Cape Town, Eurasian Resources Group (operating as ERG Africa) and Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance the sustainable and responsible development of artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement, signed in the presence of Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba, forms part of a public-private partnership… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety

Rubaya Landslide Kills Hundreds as Illegal Mining and Armed Groups Fuel DRC’s Resource Plunder

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Constance

Rubaya Landslide: A Human Tragedy Fueled by Illegal Mining and Armed Occupation A massive landslide in Rubaya, located in Masisi territory, has claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, the majority of them artisanal miners forced into extremely dangerous working conditions amid rampant and illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s natural resources. According to the Congolese Government, this exploitation is orchestrated by Rwanda and the M23/AFC armed groups. In a statement released on Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Central Government reported that preliminary field assessments indicate at least… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Artisanal mining

Rubaya Artisanal Mining Highlights Need for Stronger Governance and Formalisation

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

Rubaya Mining Sector Underscores Importance of Transparency and Responsible Resource Management in Eastern DRC Artisanal mining in Rubaya, located in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has emerged as a significant economic activity, underscoring both the region’s vast mineral potential and the urgent need for stronger governance, transparency, and formalization within the sector. Since changes in territorial control in parts of North Kivu, local mining activities particularly artisanal extraction have continued to support livelihoods for thousands of households. Analysts note that improved oversight and the application of national mining regulations… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety

Deadly Landslide Devastates Kahurizi Mining Site in North Kivu

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 Constance

More Than 120 Feared Dead After Landslide Hits Kahurizi Mining Site in DRC’s North Kivu A devastating landslide has struck the Kahurizi mining site in Masisi territory, North Kivu province, plunging the Rubaya area into mourning. The disaster occurred on Thursday, January 28, 2026, at the Kahurizi site, located within the PE4731 mining concession. According to a local civil society source who requested anonymity, the provisional death toll is alarmingly high, with more than 120 people feared dead. The victims reportedly include children, women and numerous small-scale farmers, underscoring the… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Artisanal mining

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

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

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