Category: Mining in DRC

Afrewatch Urges Stricter Oversight as Mining Firms Fail to Pay Dues to Congolese Communities During a high-level workshop in Lubumbashi (September 9–12), organized by the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) through IDAK, the African Observatory of Natural Resources (Afrewatch) raised concerns over widespread non-compliance by mining companies with their legal obligation to contribute 0.3% of turnover to local communities affected by mining activities. Afrewatch highlighted findings from the Court of Auditors’ June report, which revealed that nearly half of audited companies were in default. “Out of 44 companies audited,… Read More Here

DRC Mining Cadastre and Parliamentarians Urge Compliance with Mining Code in Walikale Kinshasa, DRC — The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has engaged in discussions with a parliamentary delegation led by national deputy Michel Moto, elected from Walikale territory, over growing concerns about non-compliance with mining standards in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The delegation, received by CAMI Director General Popol Mabolia Yenga and his deputy Jacques Muyumba Ndubula, highlighted violations of legal and regulatory provisions by several mining companies operating in Walikale, a resource-rich but poorly regulated region. Parliamentarians expressed… Read More Here

DRC Court of Auditors Uncovers Widespread Mismanagement of Mining Community Funds The Court of Auditors of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) released a critical audit report on September 3, 2025, exposing serious mismanagement of the 0.3% allocation of mining company turnover designated for community development projects. Established under Article 258 bis of the DRC Mining Code, this fund is intended to mitigate the adverse impacts of mining on local communities. The report was presented to the Minister of State for Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions, and National Solidarity, Ève Bazaiba,… Read More Here