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Two Killed in Ituri Landslide at “Jerusalem” Artisanal Gold Mine 1 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

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

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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
Lualaba Assembly Calls for Urgent Return of Artisanal Mining Zones to Miners 2 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

Lualaba Assembly Calls for Urgent Return of Artisanal Mining Zones to Miners

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Lualaba Provincial Assembly Urges Immediate Restoration of Artisanal Mining Zones to Address Mining Sector Tensions Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo — Facing growing unrest in the mining sector, the Lualaba Provincial Assembly has called for urgent action to return artisanal mining zones (ZEA) to local miners. At the opening of its September 2025 session, Assembly President Jean-Marie Kaseya described the situation as “shameful” and insisted it must change immediately. Incidents Highlight Deep Social Tensions Recent incidents of looting have exposed deep dissatisfaction among artisanal miners, who lack legal access to… Read More Here
DRC Authorities Push for Legal Framework and Viable Zones to Manage Artisanal Mining Invasions 3 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Authorities Push for Legal Framework and Viable Zones to Manage Artisanal Mining Invasions

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DRC Tackles Artisanal Mining Invasions: SAEMAPE Calls for Legal Compliance and Structured Solutions The invasion of mining sites by artisanal miners is increasingly causing conflicts and operational challenges in Grand Katanga and other mining regions across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In response, Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, Director General of the Assistance and Supervision Service for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), emphasized the strict application of Article 30 of the DRC Mining Code. He spoke at the closing of a high-level workshop co-organized by the Chamber of Mines, the Extractive… Read More Here
President Hichilema Calls for Responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at 2025 ASM Conference 4 Mining in Zambia Artisanal mining 

President Hichilema Calls for Responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at 2025 ASM Conference

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Zambia’s President Hichilema Opens 2025 ASM Conference, Stresses Responsible and Secure Mining Lusaka, Zambia — President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday 9th September 2025 officially opened the 2025 Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Conference at the Mulungushi Conference Centre, held under the theme “Unlocking ASM Potential for Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” In his keynote address, President Hichilema reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to promoting responsible and sustainable mining practices while strengthening security in all mining areas. “No large, medium, or small-scale miner will be permitted to introduce insecurity or criminals into sites such… Read More Here
DRC Launches Commission to Strengthen Artisanal Mining Governance 5 Artisanal mining Mining in DRC 

DRC Launches Commission to Strengthen Artisanal Mining Governance

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DR Congo Establishes Commission to Improve Artisanal Mining Governance and Traceability On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Minister of Mines Louis Watum officially inaugurated the work of an ad hoc commission tasked with supervising and regulating artisanal mining activities in the country. The commission brings together key mining sector organizations, including Gécamines, EGC, SAEMAPE, CAMI, ARECOMS, alongside technical and legal experts. Its mandate is to ensure the formalization, traceability, security, and responsible governance of artisanal mining. During the inaugural session, members clarified their respective roles, identified priority areas, and established a… Read More Here
Landslides Claim Three Lives in North Kivu’s Walikale Artisanal Mines 6 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Landslides Claim Three Lives in North Kivu’s Walikale Artisanal Mines

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North Kivu Mining Tragedy: Three Artisanal Miners Killed in Landslides A devastating double landslide has struck the Walikale region of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of three artisanal miners on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Local sources report that two miners died at the Kabombo mining site while working inside a shaft. “They were caught off guard by a sudden landslide while mining,” said the head of the Utunda group. On the same day, a separate landslide at the Angola site claimed another life. Recovery efforts were… Read More Here
DRC Govt Acts Against Illegal Gold Mining at Muhila Ranch 7 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Govt Acts Against Illegal Gold Mining at Muhila Ranch

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DR Congo Minister Warns of Illegal Gold Mining at Muhila Ranch and Threats to Lubumbashi Livestock Concession In a report submitted to the Council on Friday, August 22, 2025, the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock raised alarms over illegal gold mining at the Ntoya site within the Muhila livestock ranch in Tanganyika province, as well as attempts to seize the concession of the Provincial Directorate of the National Livestock Development Service in Lubumbashi. According to the report, “An unidentified mining group has been conducting illicit exploration and gold exploitation in… Read More Here
DRC Exports Over One Tonne of Artisanal Gold in First Half of 2025 8 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Economy Gold 

DRC Exports Over One Tonne of Artisanal Gold in First Half of 2025

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DRC Gold Trading SA Reports 1,057 kg of Legal Artisanal Gold Exports Worth €97 Million Between January and June 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) legally exported a total of 1,057.88 kilograms of artisanal gold, according to statistical data published by DRC Gold Trading SA on its official X (formerly Twitter) account in July 2025. The company emphasized that these figures demonstrate the viability of selling Congolese gold through legal, traceable, and profitable channels. “With just over one tonne of artisanal gold exported in the first half of 2025,… Read More Here
Artisanal Miner Dies in Walikale Landslide as Authorities Launch Investigation 9 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Artisanal Miner Dies in Walikale Landslide as Authorities Launch Investigation

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An artisanal miner lost his life on the evening of Tuesday, June 24, following a landslide in the Ifarifari mining area, located in the Banabangi group of Walikale Territory, North Kivu province. The victim was working in a gold pit when the collapse occurred, burying him under debris. According to local mining authorities, the landslide struck without warning, trapping the miner beneath the rubble. The exact circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear and are under investigation. The following morning, a joint team comprising mining police and military prosecutors arrived… Read More Here
DRC Govt Moves to Curb Illegal Artisanal Mining at Key Glencore Sites 10 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Govt Moves to Curb Illegal Artisanal Mining at Key Glencore Sites

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a series of measures aimed at halting the persistent infiltration of artisanal miners into industrial mining concessions, particularly at the Kamoto-Oléivera-Virgule (KOV) and Mashamba sites operated by Kamoto Copper Company (KCC). During a visit to KCC’s facilities in Kolwezi on Thursday, June 12, 2025, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa addressed the growing security concerns. “This issue was discussed at the provincial security council chaired by the head of state. Measures are being developed, and we are considering alternative solutions for… Read More Here

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