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CAMI Director General Meets with Mines Minister to Discuss North Ubangi Artisanal Mining Zones

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Constance

The Director General of the mining cadastre (CAMI) Popol Mabolia Yenga, was received on Wednesday, November 1 by the Minister of Mines Antoinette Nsamba Kalambayi. The exchanges between these two personalities revolved around the issue of creating artisanal mining zones in the North Ubangi province. After intense lobbying by the new Director General of CAMI, it appears that the head of Mines has signed 8 ministerial decrees which, according to the communications unit, aim at the formal organization of the mining sector in this jurisdiction. One problem among many others… Read More Here

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Mapping Artisanal Mining Sites in Western Mambasa, DRC’s Ituri Province

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Constance

The western part of Mambasa territory in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has largely remained off the radar of national authorities and international partners, despite a significant surge in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) operations. These expansions have not only triggered tensions between various stakeholders but also raised concerns about environmental degradation and insecurity in the region, particularly in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (OWR). To delve into the intricacies of these issues, the International Peace Information Service (IPIS) conducted a comprehensive study, analyzing 41 mines in western… Read More Here

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DRC Gold Production Skyrockets from 38 kg to 475 kg in September 2023

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Constance

The gold sector is changing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It remains notably marked by a significant increase in the production of artisanal gold. The various collaboration agreements signed between the Congolese Government, private and state actors have made it possible to boost this production to 475 kg of artisanal gold in September 2023, coming from 38 kg recorded in 2022. This evolution of the DRC’s gold sector was mentioned by the Deputy Minister of Mines, Godard Motemona, this Tuesday, October 24, 2023, during the first edition of the… Read More Here

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DRC Gold Ore Sparks Discussion Among Mining Stakeholders

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Constance

Gold ore from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was at the heart of discussions, on Tuesday October 24, 2023, between both private and public players in the mining sector. Initiated by Prince Nyampala, these meetings, organized in collaboration with the Chamber of Mines of the DRC, focus on the theme: “gold, a structuring pillar of the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo”. Speaking in a panel, the Managing Director of Primera Gold, Joseph Kazibaziba, revealed that the province of South Kivu transits a minimum of three tonnes of… Read More Here

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Primera Gold identifies more than 25,000 artisanal Gold diggers

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 Constance

Traceability in artisanal gold mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at the core of the missions assigned to the Primera Gold DRC SA joint venture. Since its establishment in December 2022, Primera Gold DRC SA has identified more than 25,000 artisanal diggers grouped in eighteen (18) cooperatives. “95% of direct payments are now made via Congolese banking institutions. Which is a first in the DRC and in the artisanal gold sector. To date, this traceability allows the Congolese state to clearly identify the final consumers of dollars. Furthermore, Primera… Read More Here

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DRC Partners with Buenassa for Pioneering Copper-Cobalt Plant

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has embarked on a strategic initiative to formalize artisanal mining while contributing to the global shift towards electric vehicles. DR Congo is a major player in the green-energy transition, being a leading supplier of cobalt, a crucial element in electric vehicle batteries, and ranking among the world’s top copper producers. To bolster these efforts, DRC is throwing its support behind Buenassa, a domestically owned company, to establish a new copper-cobalt plant. This pioneering project is set to cost approximately $350 million, with Delphos… Read More Here

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Primera Gold Exported 475,348 kg of Artisanal Gold in September 2023

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gradually asserting itself in the export of raw gold from artisanal mining since the signing in December 2022 of the joint venture concluded between the Congolese State and the United Arab Emirates for the creation of Primera Gold. According to data published by this company, artisanal gold exports are estimated at 475,348 kg of gold for the month of September 2023 alone. Figures that had never been reached in the modern history of the country. “Primera Gold DRC SA has just exported, for… Read More Here

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DRC’s Prime Minister Emphasizes Need for Gold Traceability Measures

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 Constance

The Prime Minister of the Congolese Government, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, insisted on the establishment of gold traceability mechanisms to put an end to illicit trafficking. He spoke on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Kinshasa, at the opening of the ICGLR Regional Forum on artisanal gold mining. “The traceability of gold has thus become a crucial issue in the region, leading many countries and national and international organizations to engage in the establishment of traceability mechanisms for gold from the Great Lakes. This will make it possible to eliminate harmful practices… Read More Here

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Mongolian Artisanal Miners receive Trained in Health, Safety, and Rescue Operations

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Constance

In an effort to enhance the well-being and safety of artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) in Mongolia, the planetGOLD Mongolia project joined forces with the Emergency Management Division (EMD) of Mandal soum, Selenge province, Mongolia, for a comprehensive two-day training program on August 29 and 30, 2023. The training aimed to equip ASM miners with essential knowledge in operational health and safety, ASM sector legislation, risk mitigation, and rescue operations. Day One: Building a Foundation The first day of training saw a multi-faceted approach to equipping miners with the necessary… Read More Here

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Nicolas Kazadi: DRC’s Artisanal Gold Export Tax Cut to 0.5% “Necessary”

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Constance

Since the close of 2022, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has witnessed a decrease in the tax rate for the export of artisanal gold, dropping from 1.5% to 0.5%. According to the arguments put forward by the Congolese Minister of Finance, Nicolas Kazadi, during the press briefing on Monday August 28, 2023, this measure was necessary in the context of non-competitive or even confiscatory taxation. “At the end of 2021, during the preparation of the 2022 budget, the Government of the Republic had taken the initiative to request that… Read More Here