Category: Mining in DRC

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

DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi Signals Peace and Economic Renewal with Imminent Doha and Washington Agreements On the sidelines of COP30, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, announced that the Doha and Washington Processes are expected to reach a successful conclusion in the coming days. The statement, delivered before members of the Congolese diaspora in Brazil, carries major diplomatic and economic implications, signaling a potential breakthrough for peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. A Signal of Stability for Investors and Partners The conclusion… Read More Here

DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi Urges Climate Justice and Action at Belém Summit Before COP30 Launch As a prelude to the 30th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP30), the Belém Climate Summit officially opened on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Amazon Convention Center Hangar in Belém, Brazil. The opening ceremony brought together nearly fifty Heads of State, welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, host of this major international event dedicated to global climate action. Global Leaders Confront Unmet Climate Commitments In his keynote address, UN Secretary-General… Read More Here