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DRC Suspends Mining Operations in South Kivu Amid Illegal Mining and Security Concerns 1 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining 

DRC Suspends Mining Operations in South Kivu Amid Illegal Mining and Security Concerns

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DR Congo Suspends Mining Activities in Mwenga and Shabunda Over Illegal Operations The Congolese government has suspended all mining activities in the territories of Mwenga and Shabunda in South Kivu Province following growing concerns over illegal mining operations and security threats linked to the sector. The decision was announced in a decree signed on May 22, 2026, in Kinshasa by Minister of Mines Louis Kabamba Watum. Under the order, all mining activities in the two territories will remain suspended for a period of three months. According to the Ministry of… Read More Here
ARSP Pushes Mining Companies in Haut-Katanga to Prioritise Local Content and Job Creation 2 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

ARSP Pushes Mining Companies in Haut-Katanga to Prioritise Local Content and Job Creation

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DR Congo’s ARSP Intensifies Mining Sector Compliance Drive to Boost Local Content and Employment The Subcontracting Regulatory Authority in the Private Sector (ARSP) has intensified its compliance monitoring operations in Haut-Katanga Province as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen local participation in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. During the mission, ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal visited several mining companies, including STL (Société du Terril de Lubumbashi), CDM, and MMG, as well as the facilities of various subcontracting firms operating in the region. According to ARSP, the inspections focused… Read More Here
DRC Losing $7.5 Billion Annually to Illegal Artisanal Gold Exports 3 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Economy Gold 

DRC Losing $7.5 Billion Annually to Illegal Artisanal Gold Exports

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DR Congo Faces Massive Gold Smuggling Crisis as Illegal Exports Drain Billions from Economy The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to suffer massive financial losses from the illegal export of artisanal gold, with authorities estimating that nearly 50 tonnes of gold are smuggled out of the country each year. According to DRC Gold Trading SA, the illicit trade is costing the national economy an estimated US$7.5 billion annually. The figures were revealed by the company’s Director General, Joseph M. Kazibaziba, in a video shared on the company’s X account,… Read More Here
Lualaba Governor Calls for Economic Transformation at KBM 2026 in Kolwezi 4 Mining in DRC Governance 

Lualaba Governor Calls for Economic Transformation at KBM 2026 in Kolwezi

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Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Urges Shift from Raw Mineral Exports to Local Industrialisation at KBM 2026 At the opening of the 7th edition of the Katanga Business Meeting (KBM 2026), held on 20 May in Kolwezi, Governor Fifi Masuka of Lualaba Province called for a structural transformation of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s economic model. The event, which brought together investors, mining companies, and development partners under the theme “Investing in a sustainable future for a winning Africa,” focused on the need to move beyond an extractive economy reliant on… Read More Here
KCC Inaugurates One-Stop Shop and Customs Office to Modernise Mining Administration in the DRC 5 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

KCC Inaugurates One-Stop Shop and Customs Office to Modernise Mining Administration in the DRC

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Kamoto Copper Company Launches One-Stop Customs Facility to Streamline Mining Operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo On 19 May, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a joint venture between Glencore, Gécamines, and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, officially inaugurated a new one-stop shop and customs office aimed at modernising and streamlining administrative processes in the country’s mining sector. The launch event brought together government officials, technical institutions, and industry stakeholders, underscoring growing efforts to improve transparency, efficiency, and governance within the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mining industry.… Read More Here
Equity Group Posts 24% Profit Growth as Regional Subsidiaries Become Core Earnings Driver 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

Equity Group Posts 24% Profit Growth as Regional Subsidiaries Become Core Earnings Driver

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Equity Group Holdings Q1 2026 Profit Rises 24% as African Subsidiaries Contribute Majority of Earnings Equity Group Holdings posted a 24% increase in profit after tax to KSh 19.1 billion (approximately CDF 556.4 billion) for the first quarter of 2026. The performance was driven largely by strong growth across its regional subsidiaries outside Kenya, marking a structural shift in the Group’s earnings base. The Nairobi-listed banking group, which operates in six African countries, also recorded a 16% expansion in its balance sheet to KSh 2.04 trillion (CDF 59.4 trillion). Growth… Read More Here
Barrick Tightens Ebola Safety Measures at Kibali Gold Mine Amid Deadly Congo Outbreak 7 Mining in DRC Gold Mining safety Safety & Health 

Barrick Tightens Ebola Safety Measures at Kibali Gold Mine Amid Deadly Congo Outbreak

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Barrick Increases Ebola Screening at Kibali Mine as Congo Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 131 Barrick Mining has intensified Ebola prevention measures at its Kibali Gold Mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a deadly outbreak in a neighbouring province. The company confirmed that no Ebola cases have been detected among workers at the mine. However, Barrick has introduced enhanced screening and monitoring procedures as a precautionary response to the outbreak, which has already claimed 131 lives, according to health officials. Ebola, a highly infectious virus transmitted through bodily… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Urged to Take Immediate Action Over Alleged Pollution and Health Damage Linked to Ruashi Mining 8 Mining in DRC 

DRC Prime Minister Urged to Take Immediate Action Over Alleged Pollution and Health Damage Linked to Ruashi Mining

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Investigation Urges DRC Government to Act Over Environmental and Health Impacts of Ruashi Mining in Lualaba An investigation into the activities of Ruashi Mining has called on Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa to take urgent action over alleged environmental pollution and public health damage affecting communities in Kolwezi, the capital of Lualaba province. The report describes a worsening environmental situation in the Biashara neighborhood, where residents have raised concerns about chemical emissions, air pollution, and the impact of mining operations on public health and local infrastructure. According… Read More Here
Kibara Minerals to Export 9 Tonnes of Copper from DRC’s Tshopo Province to Hong Kong 9 Mining in DRC Copper Economy 

Kibara Minerals to Export 9 Tonnes of Copper from DRC’s Tshopo Province to Hong Kong

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DRC’s Kibara Minerals Plans Export of 9 Tonnes of Copper from Tshopo to Hong Kong Nine tonnes of copper produced in Lubutu, located in the Tshopo Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are set to be exported to Hong Kong following completion of legal and tax procedures, according to a statement attributed to mining company Kibara Minerals. Company representative Johnny Makundo said the shipment will proceed once all regulatory requirements are fulfilled, including payment of duties to the provincial treasury. “We plan to export nine tonnes of copper… Read More Here
MMG Calls for Clarity on DRC’s Cobalt Export Quotas After Receiving Low Allocation 10 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Cobalt Economy 

MMG Calls for Clarity on DRC’s Cobalt Export Quotas After Receiving Low Allocation

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MMG Seeks Policy Transparency as Congo Tightens Control Over Cobalt Exports China’s MMG Limited is seeking greater clarity on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt export policy after receiving what it described as a disappointing production quota, raising broader concerns about how the country’s new restrictions are being implemented. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s leading producer of cobalt  a critical mineral used in electric vehicle batteries first suspended cobalt exports in February 2025 to reduce global oversupply and increase the value derived from its mineral resources. In… Read More Here

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