Category: Mining in DRC

Ituri Government Strengthens Mining Oversight to Combat Rebel Financing and Ensure Compliance Since Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the Ituri provincial government has launched an operation to monitor and regulate mining sites recently recovered and closed following military operations in Mabanga and surrounding areas. According to security sources, the initiative aims to restore order and ensure traceability of mining resources, some of which had been used to finance armed groups operating in the region. Implemented jointly by provincial experts and technical services from the mining sector, the first phase of the… Read More Here

DRC Launches Transparent Mineral Marketing with CEEC–HOLDCO Strategic Partnership On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba met with a delegation from the Center for Expertise, Evaluation, and Certification (CEEC), led by Chairman Dave Kalemba Nkashama, alongside Director General Freddy Muamba Kanyinku and Thierry Katembwe Mbala. While not a formal audience, the meeting symbolized the country’s assertion of sovereignty in managing its mineral resources. The delegation reported on the development of the CEEC–RDC/BGN-USA strategic partnership, formed under a shareholding agreement signed on July 30, 2025. This… Read More Here

DRC Minister of Mines Visits Kolwezi to Strengthen Mining Sector Governance The Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, has been in Kolwezi, the capital of Lualaba province, since Thursday, September 18, 2025, as part of an official mission to engage directly with mining sector stakeholders. Welcomed by Governor Fifi Masuka and other provincial authorities, Minister Kabamba explained that the visit reflects the central government’s commitment to strengthening mining governance and maximizing the sector’s economic benefits for both the province and the nation. During his… Read More Here

Congo Mines Minister Visits Kolwezi to Tackle Artisanal Mining, Site Invasions, and Governance Issues Louis Watum Kabamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, arrived in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, on Thursday, September 18, 2025, for an official mission aimed at strengthening dialogue with the mining industry. The visit seeks to identify and resolve key challenges undermining the sector’s positive impact on local communities and the national economy. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mines, the Minister’s agenda includes addressing issues such as the management of mining royalties… Read More Here

Congo Justice Minister Pushes Mining Oversight, Royalty Compliance, and Justice Reform Guillaume Ngefa, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of State and Minister of Justice, has announced a renewed focus on enforcing mining legislation, particularly in the areas of royalty payments and environmental compliance. The statement was delivered during a special government briefing led by Communication Minister and spokesperson Patrick Muyaya. Following an inspection tour in Haut-Katanga and Lualaba—two provinces central to the country’s mining activity—Ngefa reported persistent violations of the Mining Code. He highlighted two main issues: environmental breaches… Read More Here