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Mapping Artisanal Mining Sites in Western Mambasa, DRC's Ituri Province 1 Artisanal mining Gold Mining in DRC 

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

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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
Visionary Prince Nyampala Kicks Off Inaugural DRC National Gold Day 2 Gold Events & Expos Mining in DRC 

Visionary Prince Nyampala Kicks Off Inaugural DRC National Gold Day

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Prince Nyampala, the visionary behind the inaugural National Gold Day in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), set the stage for a profound dialogue on the significance of gold at the Congo lounge of the Pullman Grand Hotel in Kinshasa on October 24, 2023. In his opening address, Prince Nyampala, who boasts 17 years of expertise in communication, events, and public relations as the Managing Director of ALTESS SARL, emphasized the remarkable rarity of gold. He shared that the Earth takes an astonishing one million years to produce just one… Read More Here
Kibali Mining Company's Transformative Role in DRC's Gold Industry 3 Mining in DRC Gold 

Kibali Mining Company’s Transformative Role in DRC’s Gold Industry

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Panelists at the World Gold Day event organized by the Chamber of Mines and the Federation of Congolese Companies (FEC) discussed the remarkable contributions of Kibali mining company to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over its 14-year existence. During the panel discussion on “the pillars of the revival of the gold industry in the DRC,” Cyril Mutombo emphasized that the Congolese population should benefit from the economic impact created by mining companies in the gold sector. He noted that Africa produces only 45% of the world’s gold, highlighting the… Read More Here
DRC Reports Strong H1 2023 Gold Exports at $677.3 Million 4 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Reports Strong H1 2023 Gold Exports at $677.3 Million

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) exported 15 tonnes of gold during the first six (6) months of the current year (2023) to international markets.According to the report of the Technical Cell of Coordination and Mining Planning of the Ministry of Mines, this volume of export of Congolese raw gold generated revenues of around 677.3 million US dollars during the first half of 2023. Indeed, the Kibali Gold company exported more than 13 tonnes of gold estimated at 556.1 million US dollars. On the other hand, the MCCR company only… Read More Here
NGOs Urge EU to Mandate Traceable Imports from DRC Mines 5 Mining in DRC Gold Tin 

NGOs Urge EU to Mandate Traceable Imports from DRC Mines

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More than six years after its entry into force, the European Union regulation on the responsible sourcing of tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold from conflict or high-risk areas is struggling to achieve its main objectives, namely breaking the link between mineral exploitation and conflict financing, as well as tackling human rights violations in supply chains, NGOs say. Twenty European non-governmental organizations have jointly issued a statement calling on the EU and its member states to strengthen enforcement of existing rules and adopt new measures to improve supply chain transparency while… Read More Here
DRC Gold Production Skyrockets from 38 kg to 475 kg in September 2023 6 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Gold 

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

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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
DRC Gold Ore Sparks Discussion Among Mining Stakeholders 7 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Gold 

DRC Gold Ore Sparks Discussion Among Mining Stakeholders

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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
Citizens Rally at US Embassy in DRC Demanding Action on Primera Gold in Anti-Smuggling Fight 8 Mining in DRC Gold Regional conflict 

Citizens Rally at US Embassy in DRC Demanding Action on Primera Gold in Anti-Smuggling Fight

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Citizen movements organized a sit-in this Friday, August 20, 2023, in front of the United States Embassy in Kinshasa to express their concerns about the positions of the American state through their press release of October 12. According to these citizen associations, the positions of the United States “verge on a strong observed inconsistency”. In their memorandum read by Mr. Jeriel Kasia, these citizen associations draw the attention of the United States of America to three areas: the area of ​​security, the socio-economic area and finally the consolidation of democracy.… Read More Here
key actions of Kibali's social commitment 9 Mining in DRC Corporate News Corporate social responsibility Gold 

key actions of Kibali’s social commitment

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The 2018 Mining Code requires mining companies to develop the local communities where their mines are located. As a good student, the mining company Kibali Gold Mines does not deviate from this rule. Several achievements have been made by this mining giant in the 14 years since it was established in the Haut-Uele province. At the 50th press conference held on October 5, 2023, Mark Bristow, President and CEO of Kibali, looked back on these various achievements. First, concerning community development Here, the achievements are classified in the sector of… Read More Here
Primera Gold DRC SA Exports 125.542 kg of Gold to the UAE 10 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

Primera Gold DRC SA Exports 125.542 kg of Gold to the UAE

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Primera Gold DRC SA exported 125,542 kg of gold last weekend to the United Arab Emirates. According to the tweet from the communications manager of this state portfolio company, Ms. Gisèle Kayembe, who shared this information on her page month of October, Gold from artisanal mining. Note that before the arrival of Primera Gold DRC SA, the province of South Kivu exported an average of 25 kg per year of gold from artisanal mining, for an amount equivalent to 1.5 million USD. And the entire DRC, an average of 100… Read More Here

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