Category: Mining in DRC

During his address to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly on April 2, 2025, the Governor of South Kivu Province, Jean-Jacques Purusi Sadiki, shed light on the growing issue of illicit mineral exploitation in his region. He refuted widely held assumptions about the destination of these illegally mined resources. “Contrary to claims that 90% of South Kivu’s illicit mineral production goes to China, our data shows otherwise,” the governor stated. “About 67% is exported to the Middle East—specifically Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia—while less… Read More Here

During the 38th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Kinshasa, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa emphasized the urgent need to secure the Democratic Republic of Congo’s strategic mineral resources, given the country’s ongoing security challenges. According to the government’s spokesperson, Minister of Communication and Media Patrick Muyaya, the meeting particularly focused on the minerals known as the “3Ts”—tungsten, tantalum, and tin. Prime Minister Suminwa chaired a strategic session with experts from the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Mines, the Mining Registry, the… Read More Here

Aaron Poynton, President of the Africa-US Business Council (A-USA Business Council), has announced an upcoming visit by Congolese officials to Washington, D.C., for discussions on U.S.-DRC collaboration in strategic minerals. In a letter to Chris Smith, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Poynton emphasized that the visit presents a unique opportunity to advance commitments that could redefine U.S. engagement in the region. Smith recently chaired a conference on “Metals, Minerals, and Mining: How the CCP Fuels Conflict and Exploitation in Africa.” Poynton is advocating for a meeting… Read More Here

Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo – Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced today an update on year-to-date production at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the ultra-high-grade Kipushi zinc mine, also in the DRC. Kamoa-Kakula delivered near-record copper production in January of 45,477 tonnes and 40,849 tonnes during the shorter month of February. Daily copper production averaged over each month totaled 1,467 tonnes per day (tpd) in January and 1,459… Read More Here

The Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, led the inauguration of the newly built provincial directorate of the Haut-Katanga Cadastre Minier (CAMI RDC) on Saturday. This significant event highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize the infrastructure of the mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reinforcing its commitment to transparent, accountable, and equitable management of the country’s mineral resources. The new building represents more than just a physical structure; it reflects the government’s determination to equip the mining sector with effective tools to combat speculation, fraud, and bureaucratic delays… Read More Here

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Kizito Pakabomba has denounced illegal mining practices that undermine the national economy. Speaking in Kinshasa on Thursday, March 27, during a meeting with representatives of processing entities, he condemned the illicit exploitation of the country’s natural resources. “It is unacceptable that some entities continue to source from uncertified suppliers, promoting fraudulent exploitation that harms our economy and the environment,” Pakabomba stated. He also highlighted the challenges faced by artisanal miners, who are frequently exploited through unfair trade practices. Calling for stricter enforcement,… Read More Here