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Makutano 2020: "the DRC should no longer rely on mines for its development" (Anthony Kinzo) - DRC 1

Antony Kinzo, Director General of the National Agency for the Promotion of Industry (ANAPI), presented, this Thursday, December 10, investment opportunities in the DRC, to the participants of the 6th edition of the Makutano Forum, considered the first business network in Central Africa. In his presentation, he presented the potentialities of financing the construction of some hydroelectric dams in the DRC, including: the hydroelectric dam on the Ubangi river and associated networks, the hydroelectric plant project on the Luapula river and associated networks. , and the construction of the Similiki… Read More Here

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DRC: Glencore exchanges with Gécamines, APLC and FEC on the fight against corruption

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 admin

GLENCORE, one of the largest commodity trading and extraction companies in the DRC, organized this Thursday, December 10 in Kinshasa, an experience sharing activity on the fight against corruption. Gécamines, the Agence Congolaise de Lutte contre la Corruption (APLC) and the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC) were invited to this meeting to participate in the discussion panel on anti-corruption mechanisms. This activity also took place as part of the international day against corruption, celebrated every December 9, according to Chantal Kanyinda, Executive Director of Glencore in the DRC. “We think… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Week in June 2021: Returning in safety and numbers

December 10, 2020December 21, 2020 admin

“There is no doubt that the DRC’s mining sector will have a solid year in 2021 and the mining community is ready and looking forward to gathering in Lubumbashi from 15-17 June for the annual DRC Mining Week expo and conference.” This is according to Emmanuelle Nicholls, the Group Director, Mining and Natural Resources at Clarion Events Africa, who have been the organisers of DRC Mining Week for the last 16 years. She adds: “DRC’s mining sector did well to cope with and address many of the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented, and as always,… Read More Here

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DRC President Félix Tshisekedi postpones the 4th edition of the Mining Conference scheduled for Kisangani

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 admin

The Presidency of the Republic, in a press release read on Tuesday, December 8 on the RTNC by Mr Eboma, Principal Advisor at the College of Mines and Energy at the Office of the Head of State, has just postponed the 4th mining edition of the DRC, initially planned from December 14 to 16, 2020 in Kisangani, in the province of Tshopo, following the rise of the second wave of the covid-19 pandemic. Signed by the chief of staff ai of the President of the Republic, Eberande Kolongele, this press… Read More Here

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A-Z Guide to doing business in the DRC

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 arnbethnic

Monday, 30 November 2020 GMT 15:00 SAST Register to tune into the highly anticipated A-Z guide to doing business in the DRC: Spotlight on Mining Webinar Panellist: John Kanyoni, Vice President, Chamber of Mines of the DRC Olebogeng Sentsho, CEO, Ayana Group, South Africa Eric Bruggerman, CEO, South African Capital Equipment Export Council South Africa Tshiamala Tonka, Mining Director, Deloitte, DRC #drcminingweek #drc #mining\ Read More Here

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Webinar 30 November: A-Z guide to doing business in the DRC

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 admin

Home to abundant mineral reserves, including strategic battery metals such as cobalt, tin and lithium, the Democratic Republic of Congo is without a doubt a booming mining destination in Africa and has attracted eager investor interest over the years. However, with an ever-changing mining code, insufficient infrastructure, political instability and the recent impact of the global health crisis of COVID-19, it can be a challenging destination in which to do business. With the development of new mining operations such as the Kamoa-Kakula copper project, the redevelopment and upgrading of… Read More Here

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DRC’s Minister of Mines opened the 4th “Alternative Mining Indaba” in Lubumbashi

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 arnbethnic

The Congolese Minister of Mines, Willy Kitobo opened, on Wednesday November 18, 2020 in Lubumbashi in Haut-Katanga, the fourth edition of the Alternative Mining Indaba of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Held in the Pullman Grand Karavia room, this two-day meeting brought together experts from the province of Lualaba and that of Haut-Katanga as well as members of Congolese civil society in order to “reflect on the issue of mining royalties by the Decentralized Territorial Entities (ETD) ”. In this opening ceremony, Jean-Claude Kanfwa Kimimba, vice-governor of Haut-Katanga said he… Read More Here

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4th edition of the Mining Conference scheduled for December 14-16, 2020 in Kisangani | DRC

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 arnbethnic

The Minister of Mines, Willy KITOBO SAMSONI, chaired Friday the meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the DRC Mining Conference intended to validate the terms of reference, the work program and the provisional budget for this event. It was during this working session that the Minister of Mines announced the precise dates of the upcoming holding in Kisangani, in the province of Tshopo, of the 4th edition of the DRC Mining Conference, namely from 14 to December 16, 2020, reports the communication unit of this ministry. Placed under the high… Read More Here

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Africa Mining Forum hosts Ministerial Forum on 19 Nov

November 6, 2020November 9, 2020 admin

A Ministerial Forum with top government representatives from DRC, Rwanda, Botswana and Lesotho during the upcoming Africa Mining Forum Digital Event in November, will give an in-depth view of how the mining sectors in these regions have fared under COVID conditions. The session will be broadcast on 19 November from 09:00-10:30 GMT and will feature the following esteemed guests: –Hon. Francis Gatare, CEO, Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, Rwanda– Hon. Lefoko M. Moagi, Minister, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, Botswana– Hon. Serialize Qoo, Minister, Ministry of Mining,… Read More Here

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Mining Indaba 2021 officially cancelled

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 arnbethnic

The 2021 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19. The event will now take place on 7-10 February 2022. For the last 27 years, Investing in African Mining Indaba has been about bringing the global mining community together and delivering world-class, face-to-face events. “Unfortunately, after discussions with our partners in South Africa and key stakeholders in the mining industry, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 edition of Mining Indaba,” explains Fred Noce, Director of Sales.… Read More Here