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DRC and China Sign Police Cooperation Deal to Combat Mining Fraud and Cybercrime 1

DRC–China Security Agreement Targets Mining Fraud and Cybercrime Amid Resource Governance Push The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and China have signed a police cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Congolese National Police (PNC), with a focus on combating mining fraud and cybercrime. The agreement was concluded on May 26 in Beijing by Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani and Chinese Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong. According to the DRC Embassy in China, the partnership will provide Chinese technical assistance in crime prevention, mining-related fraud detection,… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Minister Defends Mining Reforms and Crackdown on Illegal Operations Before Parliament

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Highlights Mining Reforms, Illegal Mining Crackdown, and Cobalt Oversight in Parliament The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, appeared before the National Assembly on Monday, May 25, 2026, to respond to concerns raised by lawmakers during a plenary session focused on the country’s mining sector. The session followed an oral question and debate initiated by Member of Parliament Sumeyi Kitenge Pierre. Government outlines mining sector reforms Addressing national deputies, Minister Kabamba presented key measures undertaken by the… Read More Here

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DRC Mineral Prices Show Mixed Trends as Govt Suspends Mining Activities in South Kivu

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Constance

Gold, Copper and Tin Prices Decline While Nickel and Germanium Rise as DRC Suspends Mining Operations in South Kivu Prices of several key mining commodities exported by the Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded mixed movements on international markets during the period from May 25 to 30, 2026, according to official price data released by the country’s relevant authorities. Gold, copper and tin record declines Among the commodities that posted declines during the week, gold prices fell from US$152.89 to US$149.49 per gram. Copper, one of the DRC’s most important… Read More Here

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DRC Mines Ministry Reviews ONYO-BT’s Proposed Green Energy Solution for Mining Projects

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Ministry Engages ONYO-BT on Innovative Decentralized Green Energy Technology to Support Mining Operations On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, received a delegation from the Congolese company ONYO-BT, led by its President and CEO, Bryan Tshibanda. The meeting focused on the presentation of an innovative energy solution intended to support mining development across the country, particularly in areas affected by limited electricity access. Energy solution targeting the mining sector According to a statement from the Ministry of… Read More Here

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Jinchuan Probe Flags Suspected Financial Misconduct at Congo Mining Unit

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 Constance

Jinchuan Investigates Alleged $145 Million Irregular Payments at DRC’s Copper-Cobalt Mine Jinchuan Group International Resources Co says an independent investigation has identified approximately $145 million in suspected irregular payments linked to its copper and cobalt operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The investigation focused on Ruashi Mine, where the company said former local employees may have exploited weak procurement and payment controls between 2019 and 2024 through questionable supplier transactions, cash payments, and disputed invoices. In a filing released late Friday, Jinchuan said investigators reviewed financial transactions during a… Read More Here

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

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Constance

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

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

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Constance

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

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DRC Losing $7.5 Billion Annually to Illegal Artisanal Gold Exports

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Constance

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

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Lualaba Governor Calls for Economic Transformation at KBM 2026 in Kolwezi

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Constance

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

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

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Constance

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