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Illegal Mining and Child Labor Concerns Raised in Bas-Uélé Province 1 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

Illegal Mining and Child Labor Concerns Raised in Bas-Uélé Province

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DR Congo: Entrepreneur Obed Mutuale Warns of Illegal Mining and Child Labor Crisis in Bas-Uélé Congolese entrepreneur Obed Mutuale has raised serious concerns over the illegal exploitation of mineral resources in Bas-Uélé Province, located in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Following a visit to the province from January 18 to 25, Mutuale is urging central government authorities to take immediate action to curb unlawful mining activities in the region. He specifically highlighted the growing use of underage children at some mining sites, describing the situation… Read More Here
Landslide Kills Artisanal Miners at Rebel-Controlled Site in Eastern DRC 2 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Landslide Kills Artisanal Miners at Rebel-Controlled Site in Eastern DRC

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At Least Seven Killed in Landslide at Rebel-Controlled Mining Site in North Kivu, DRC At least seven people have been killed following a landslide at an artisanal mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by miners working in areas controlled by armed groups. The latest incident occurred on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Gakombe mining site in Masisi Territory, located in North Kivu Province. The site lies in a region currently under the control of the Congo River Alliance and the M23… Read More Here
Zambian Govt Reaffirms Support for Sustainable Artisanal Mining in Central Province 3 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

Zambian Govt Reaffirms Support for Sustainable Artisanal Mining in Central Province

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Zambia Strengthens Artisanal Mining Regulation as Government Promotes Legal and Sustainable ASM Operations The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting lawful, organised, and sustainable artisanal mining, as part of broader efforts to formalise the sector and enhance its contribution to national development. Speaking during a courtesy call by Mercy Zulu, Assistant Director for Policy and Planning at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Milner Mwanakampwe, Permanent Secretary for Central Province, said the provincial administration will continue working closely with district authorities, traditional leaders, and security agencies to… Read More Here
Deadly Landslide at Rubaya Coltan Mine Kills Over 200 in Eastern DRC 4 Artisanal mining Mining in DRC 

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

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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 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Gold 

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

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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
Ghana to Channel Artisanal Gold into Formal Trade to Boost Revenue 6 International Artisanal mining Gold 

Ghana to Channel Artisanal Gold into Formal Trade to Boost Revenue

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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
DRC Govt Condemns Artisanal Mine Collapse in Lualaba, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures 7 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

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

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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
ZCCM-IH to Construct Access Roads at Kikonge Mine as Govt Moves to Formalise Artisanal Mining 8 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining Infrastructural Development 

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

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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
ERG Africa and EGC Partner to Formalise Artisanal Cobalt Mining in DRC 9 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Corporate News Events & Expos Partnership 

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

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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
Rubaya Landslide Kills Hundreds as Illegal Mining and Armed Groups Fuel DRC’s Resource Plunder 10 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

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

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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

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