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President Hichilema Calls for Responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at 2025 ASM Conference 1

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

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DRC Launches Commission to Strengthen Artisanal Mining Governance

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

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

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DRC Govt Acts Against Illegal Gold Mining at Muhila Ranch

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Constance

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

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

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 Constance

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

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Artisanal Miner Dies in Walikale Landslide as Authorities Launch Investigation

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Constance

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

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

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Constance

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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President Tshisekedi Launches Major Reform of Artisanal Cobalt Mining in Lualaba

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Constance

President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi has announced a bold reform initiative targeting the artisanal cobalt mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a strong focus on Lualaba Province. The move signals a major shift in the government’s approach to one of the country’s most vital yet disorganized industries. The announcement was made during the Council of Ministers held on June 13, 2025, in Kolwezi. Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya relayed the President’s concerns, emphasizing the urgent need to address the severe challenges faced by Congolese citizens working in artisanal mining.… Read More Here

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DRC Urged to Formalize and Protect Artisanal Mining as Sector Faces Growing Challenges

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Constance

The management of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) took center stage during the 2025 edition of DRC Mining Week, held from June 11 to 14 at the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi. Key industry stakeholders, including government officials and mining operators, discussed pressing issues facing the ASM sector, which remains a vital source of livelihood for many Congolese citizens. Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, Director General of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Assistance and Support Service (SAEMAPE), revealed that his agency had identified at least 1,409 mining cooperatives operating across the Democratic Republic… Read More Here

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Armed Presence Disrupts Artisanal Mining in Walikale

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Constance

Artisanal mining operations in Walikale territory, North Kivu, are facing serious disruptions due to the involvement of soldiers and members of the Wazalendo militia, despite clear prohibitions under the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining code. Civil society groups and traditional chiefs have raised concerns over the growing presence of armed actors at mining sites, particularly in the Utunda group of the Wanianga sector. These groups report that soldiers and militias are not just providing protection—they are actively participating in the artisanal extraction of gold and cassiterite by digging wells and… Read More Here