Category: Mining in DRC

DRC Minister of Mines Advocates Transparency and Cooperation to Turn Minerals into Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region The Congolese Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has called for a decisive shift in the management of natural resources in the Great Lakes region. Speaking at the 9th Meeting of Ministers in Charge of Mines of the ICGLR, held in Kinshasa, he emphasized that “the region’s mineral wealth should no longer be a source of conflict, but a lever for peace and shared prosperity.” Minister Watum highlighted that the… Read More Here

DRC Prime Minister Leads Economic Reform Initiative to Strengthen Business Climate, Promote Local Manufacturing, and Stabilize Currency The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, participated on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the official economic launch of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) at the Rotana Hotel. The event brought together key stakeholders from the Congolese business community to foster dialogue and collective reflection on the country’s economic priorities. In her address, Prime Minister Suminwa highlighted the ambitious reforms undertaken by her government under… Read More Here

Lubumbashi Mining Disaster: Acid Spill from CDM Threatens River, Homes, and Public Health In Lubumbashi, the Lubumbashi River has become a symbol of a growing environmental crisis. A recent spill from an acid effluent retention basin at the Chinese-owned Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) in the Kasapa district has contaminated streets, homes, and the river itself, prompting outrage from local communities and NGOs. The spill, which occurred three days prior, released toxic water that killed fish and destroyed residential areas. Authorities warn of serious health risks, including respiratory and neurological problems,… Read More Here

DRC and Rwanda Take Key Step Toward Normalized Relations with New Economic Integration Framework Under the auspices of the United States, Qatar, Togo (as mediator for the African Union), and the African Union Commission, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward normalizing their relations. The two countries have initialed the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), an ambitious agreement designed to lay the groundwork for sustainable economic cooperation, contingent upon the consolidation of peace on the ground. Economic Diplomacy as a Tool for Stability… Read More Here