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Rome Resources to Raise £1.9 Million for Drilling at Bisie North Tin Project 1 Mining in DRC New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources to Raise £1.9 Million for Drilling at Bisie North Tin Project

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Rome Resources Secures £1.9M to Drill High-Grade Tin at Bisie North Project in DRC On November 19, 2025, British mining company Rome Resources announced plans to raise £1.9 million ($2.4 million) through a share placement, subject to regulatory approval. The funds will support a new drilling campaign at the Bisie North tin project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Focus on High-Priority Targets The upcoming program will concentrate on priority zones, particularly the deeper sections of the Kalayi and Mont Agoma deposits. According to CEO Paul Barrett, the company… Read More Here
DRC Extends Red Classification for Mining Sites in Masisi and Kalehe for Six Months 2 Mining in DRC 

DRC Extends Red Classification for Mining Sites in Masisi and Kalehe for Six Months

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DRC Extends Red Status of Masisi and Kalehe Mining Sites Amid Security Concerns and Illegal Mineral Trade The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines has extended the “red” status of several mining sites in Masisi (North Kivu) and Kalehe (South Kivu) for an additional six months, citing persistent insecurity and the continued presence of armed groups controlling mineral-rich areas. The decision updates a previous directive issued in February 2025, which first classified these sites as “red” due to escalating rebel activity and widespread illicit mineral exploitation. Legal Basis for… Read More Here
Lualaba Confirms Official Toll of Mulondo Mining Disaster 3 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

Lualaba Confirms Official Toll of Mulondo Mining Disaster

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Mulondo Mining Tragedy: Official Death Toll Reaches 35 as Lualaba Authorities Launch Full Investigation Following a meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, held with the delegation led by the Minister of Mines, Lualaba authorities released the official and provisional death toll from the Mulondo mining site tragedy: 35 confirmed deaths and 2 survivors. The expanded meeting of the Security Committee included cooperative leaders and representatives of artisanal miners from the Mulondo site, ensuring broad participation in evaluating the situation. Updated Death Toll and Survivor Status According to information from the… Read More Here
DRC Chamber of Mines Urges Rapid Artisanal Mining Reform After Mulondo Disaster 4 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

DRC Chamber of Mines Urges Rapid Artisanal Mining Reform After Mulondo Disaster

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Chamber of Mines Calls for Urgent Reform After Mulondo Tragedy and Minister’s Plane Incident The Chamber of Mines of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) has issued a strong call for structural reform following two major incidents: the tragedy at the Mulondo artisanal mining site and the plane crash involving Minister of Mines Louis Watum as he traveled to assess the situation. In a statement signed by its President, Bin Nassor Kasongo, the Chamber highlights the urgent need to build a diversified, secure, and economically viable industrial alternative for… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Visits Mulondo to Boost Artisanal Mining Safety 5 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Mining safety 

DRC Minister of Mines Visits Mulondo to Boost Artisanal Mining Safety

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DRC Minister of Mines Visits Mulondo Site After Tragedy to Strengthen Safety Measures The day after a challenging landing in Kolwezi, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba visited the Mulondo mining site in Kawama village on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The site was the scene of a tragic accident on November 15, which claimed the lives of several artisanal miners. Despite the air incident, which fortunately caused no injuries, Minister Watum remained committed to his mission in Lualaba, following directives from President Félix Tshisekedi and responding swiftly to the mining… Read More Here
DRC and UAE Forge Stronger Economic and Strategic Ties 6 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC and UAE Forge Stronger Economic and Strategic Ties

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DRC and UAE Deepen Strategic and Economic Partnership: Key Agreements on Trade, Mining, Infrastructure, and Security The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, received His Highness Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the African Union City. The meeting focused on advancing the economic and strategic partnership between the two nations. Held first behind closed doors before expanding to include both delegations, the discussions covered major issues at the… Read More Here
DRC Extends Six-Month Ban on Conflict-Affected Artisanal Minerals in North and South Kivu 7 Mining in DRC 

DRC Extends Six-Month Ban on Conflict-Affected Artisanal Minerals in North and South Kivu

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DRC Prolongs Ban on Conflict Minerals From 38 Artisanal Sites to Curb Armed Group Financing The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has extended for an additional six months its ban on the trade of minerals sourced from dozens of artisanal mining sites in the conflict-affected provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu, the Ministry of Mines announced. This extension increases compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum, and tungsten (3Ts)—critical raw materials used in the electronics, automotive, aviation, and aerospace industries. Initially imposed in February, the ban remains… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines Survives Plane Crash During Emergency Mission to Mulondo 8 Mining in DRC Mining safety Safety & Health 

DRC Minister of Mines Survives Plane Crash During Emergency Mission to Mulondo

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Mulondo Mining Emergency: Minister Louis Watum’s Plane Fire at Kolwezi Airport Avoids Casualties An emergency mining mission to Mulondo, Lualaba Province, led by DRC Minister of Mines Louis Watum, narrowly avoided disaster on Monday, November 17, 2025, when the plane carrying the delegation caught fire upon landing at Kolwezi Airport. Initial reports from airport authorities indicate a technical malfunction in the aircraft’s landing gear, which triggered the fire. Kolwezi airport emergency services responded immediately, containing the blaze and ensuring the safety of all passengers. Miraculously, there were no injuries, despite… Read More Here
Tshisekedi Condemns Toxic Spill by Congo Dongfang Mining in Lubumbashi 9 Mining in DRC Mining safety 

Tshisekedi Condemns Toxic Spill by Congo Dongfang Mining in Lubumbashi

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Lubumbashi Environmental Disaster: DRC President Tshisekedi Demands Accountability for Congo Dongfang Mining Toxic Spill President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi has expressed “very high concern” over a major environmental incident in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, involving a toxic effluent spill by Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM). The statement was made during the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Kinshasa. According to preliminary reports, CDM allegedly failed to meet several environmental obligations, resulting in widespread contamination of water, soil, and the local ecosystem. The incident has particularly affected residents of the Kasapa… Read More Here
Tragic Artisanal Mining Collapse in Kolwezi Claims Around 100 Lives 10 Mining in DRC Mining safety 

Tragic Artisanal Mining Collapse in Kolwezi Claims Around 100 Lives

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Mulondo Mine Disaster in DRC: Dozens Killed in Deadly Artisanal Mining Accident Near Kolwezi Around 100 artisanal miners lost their lives on Saturday, November 15, 2025, when they fell into an open-pit mine while attempting to escape gunfire from armed assailants. The incident occurred at the Mulondo mine, located approximately 30 kilometers from Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Preliminary reports indicate that nearly 100 miners died instantly, with over 100 more believed to be buried under rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing, as teams and volunteers work tirelessly… Read More Here

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