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DRC Chamber of Mines Urges Rapid Artisanal Mining Reform After Mulondo Disaster 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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
U.S. Welcomes DRC’s Suspension of CDM License Amid Environmental and Security Concerns 8 Mining in DRC 

U.S. Welcomes DRC’s Suspension of CDM License Amid Environmental and Security Concerns

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Washington Praises Congo’s Tough Stance on CDM Amid Intensifying U.S.–China Mineral Tensions In a statement published on its X account on Friday, November 14, 2025, the U.S. State Department applauded the Congolese government’s decision to suspend the operating license of Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM), a subsidiary of Chinese mining giant Huayou, following a recent environmental incident in Lubumbashi. “The United States welcomes the decision of Minister of Mines Louis Watum to suspend CDM’s license and looks forward to working with the DRC government to attract more responsible investment,” the State… Read More Here
DRC Govt Crackdown on Mining Tax Evasion Delivers Unprecedented Results 9 Mining in DRC Mining tax 

DRC Govt Crackdown on Mining Tax Evasion Delivers Unprecedented Results

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DRC Mining Tax Reform Drives Revenues Up Nearly 2,000% After Ending Fuel Subsidies The reforms launched by the Congolese government to curb tax evasion in the mining industry are now delivering clear, measurable results. According to data presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the National Economy, Daniel Mukoko Samba, during his address to the Senate on November 4, 2025, public revenues from petroleum products supplied to mining companies have surged dramatically following the enforcement of new regulations in August 2025. Until July 2025, the duties owed by mining… Read More Here
Kasai Oriental Authorities Seize 13 kg of Diamonds in Anti-Smuggling Operation 10 Mining in DRC Diamond 

Kasai Oriental Authorities Seize 13 kg of Diamonds in Anti-Smuggling Operation

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DRC Diamond Smuggling Thwarted: 13 kg Seized in Kasai Oriental, Strengthening Mining Sector Controls Provincial authorities in Kasai Oriental intercepted a shipment of approximately 13 kilograms of diamonds on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Bipemba Airport in Mbuji-Mayi. The cargo was reportedly about to be fraudulently transported to Kinshasa. The operation was carried out jointly by the provincial Anti-Fraud Services, the Mines Division, and other specialized agencies, signaling a strong commitment to curbing mineral smuggling in the region. Interim Governor Daniel Kazadi Cilumbayi commended the vigilance of the control teams… Read More Here

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