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DRC Revokes Seven Mining Permits Over Non-Payment of Surface Rights 1

DRC Strengthens Mining Oversight, Revokes Seven Permits for Companies Failing to Pay Surface Fees The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is stepping up oversight of its mining sector. At the end of October 2025, the Ministry of Mines announced the forfeiture of seven mining titles from various companies for non-payment of surface rights, according to a list published by the Mining Cadastre (CAMI) on November 3. Among the companies affected, Geocore was the most impacted, losing two permits. One of these, issued in 2021, covered five mining blocks in the… Read More Here

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Carter Center Delegation Visits MMG Kinsevere Mine to Review Community and Environmental Initiatives

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Constance

Carter Center Leaders Tour MMG Kinsevere Mine, Evaluate Community Projects and Environmental Management A 14-person delegation led by Ms. Paige Alexander, President and CEO of The Carter Center, visited the MMG Kinsevere mine on Friday, November 7, 2025, where they were welcomed by the mine’s General Manager, Mr. Yi Chen. The visit focused on mining innovation, community project implementation, and environmental risk management. The delegation toured the mine and processing facilities, including the RGA plant, regarded as one of Central Africa’s most modern copper processing sites. They reviewed the investments… Read More Here

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Seven Miners Killed in Landslide at Lugushwa Artisanal Mining Site

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Constance

Deadly Landslide at Lugushwa Mining Site Claims Seven Lives, Highlights Safety Risks for Artisanal Miners A deadly landslide at the G20 mining site in Lugushwa has claimed the lives of seven miners, raising urgent concerns about the safety of artisanal mining operations in the region. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when a section of the mine collapsed, burying workers in a drainage area while they were extracting ore. Several others were injured and received immediate care from makeshift first responders at the scene. Residents of the Wamuzimu… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines to Receive First 50 MW of Clean Power from Inga II Hydroelectric Dam This November

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex to Tap 50 MW from Inga II Hydroelectric Dam — Key Step Toward Energy Independence by 2027 Ivanhoe Mines has announced that its flagship Kamoa-Kakula copper complex will begin receiving an initial 50 megawatts (MW) of renewable power from the Inga II hydroelectric dam this November. The update was shared in the company’s third-quarter 2025 financial report, released on October 29, 2025. The new power supply will come from Turbine 5 at Inga II, which has a total capacity of 178 MW. The turbine has… Read More Here

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DRC Minister of Mines Advocates Innovation and Transparency at Sweden-Led Sustainability Forum

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 Constance

DRC Mining Minister Calls for Innovation, Cooperation, and Good Governance to Build a Sustainable Mining Future The National Minister of Mines participated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the Development Session on Sustainability in the Mining Sector, organized by the Embassy of Sweden at Espace Texaf Bilembo in Kinshasa. The event was held under the theme: “How Innovation, Responsibility and International Cooperation Are Influencing the Future of the Mining Sector.” This high-level forum brought together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, and international partners to discuss how to… Read More Here

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DRC Minister of Mines Highlights Mining Sector Progress at Glencore 2025 Conference

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 Constance

DRC Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Praises Glencore’s Investments, Highlights $40 Billion in Sector Growth The National Minister of Mines, His Excellency Mr. Louis Watum Kabamba, joined Prime Minister Her Excellency Mrs. Judith Suminwa at the annual Glencore DRC 2025 conference. Held under the theme “Securing the Future: From Global Standards to Local Impact,” the conference brought together government officials, private sector representatives, and international partners to discuss sustainability, governance, and local impact in the mining sector. In his keynote address, Minister Kabamba commended Glencore for its continued presence in… Read More Here

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DRC Minister Suspends Congo Dongfang Mining After Effluent Spill in Lubumbashi

November 7, 2025November 11, 2025 Constance

DR Congo Suspends CDM Mining Operations Following Major Environmental Incident in Lubumbashi On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2 a.m., the National Minister of Mines, His Excellency Louis Watum Kabamba, arrived in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, to assess a major environmental incident at the Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) site. Initial reports indicated that an overflow of industrial effluent from a discharge basin affected several nearby neighborhoods, raising serious concerns about public safety and environmental protection. On-site inspections revealed significant shortcomings: the CDM discharge basin failed to meet international standards, lacking proper… Read More Here

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CMOC Reports $850 Million in Cobalt Sales Despite DRC Export Suspension

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Constance

CMOC Posts Strong Cobalt Sales in 2025 Despite DRC Export Ban Chinese mining giant CMOC Group Ltd reported cobalt sales of 6.2 billion yuan ($850 million) between January and September 2025, down just 7.8% year-on-year, despite a months-long suspension of exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The ban, in place from February 21 to October 15, affected all of CMOC’s cobalt operations, including its flagship Tenke Fungurume and Kisanfu mines. The embargo cut cobalt sales volumes by 36% to 51,027 tons, but higher global prices offset much of… Read More Here

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DRC’s 9th Mining Indaba Highlights Global Rush for Strategic Minerals

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 Constance

Lubumbashi Hosts 9th Alternative Mining Indaba Focused on DRC’s Strategic Minerals and Sustainable Development Nearly 200 people participated in the 9th edition of the Alternative Mining Indaba, held in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from October 29 to 31, 2025. The participants came from various provinces across the country and represented civil society organizations, local communities, and government institutions. This year’s event carried special significance under the theme “Strategic Minerals of the DRC: Between Global Geopolitical Stakes and Local Socio-Economic Impacts.” Claude Muteba, Executive Director… Read More Here

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Turkish Ambassador Highlights Growing Economic and Strategic Ties with the DRC

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 Constance

Turkey Projects $200 Million Trade with DRC in 2025, Targets $500 Million in Medium Term The Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Murat Ülkü, praised the steady progress in economic and trade relations between the two countries on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, during a ceremony marking the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Ambassador Ülkü projected that bilateral trade between Turkey and the DRC would surpass USD 200 million this year, adding that both nations are working toward a… Read More Here