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DRC Ministry of Mines Advances Administrative Reforms to Strengthen Sector Governance 1

DRC Ministry of Mines Pushes Human Capital Reform to Improve Mining Sector Efficiency The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s mining administration through an ongoing personnel reform programme aimed at improving efficiency, accountability and governance across the sector. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Mining Administration Staff Development Commission in Kinshasa on 23 July 2026, Professor Dr. Michel Kaswa, Chief of Staff to the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, said a strong and well-organised public administration is essential to… Read More Here

DRC’s SAEMAPE Urges Mining Reforms and Cooperative Support After Major Copper Discovery in Greater Kasai

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

SAEMAPE Calls for Formalisation of Artisanal Mining Following Major Copper Discovery in Greater Kasai The Director General of the Service for Assistance and Support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, has called for the formalisation of artisanal mining following the discovery of a significant high-grade copper deposit in Katende, Kasai-Oriental Province. Kapongo urged provincial authorities to replicate the one-stop shop model used in Lualaba and Haut-Katanga to simplify administrative procedures, strengthen oversight and support the formation of mining cooperatives. He noted that the Mining Code no longer… Read More Here

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Civil Society Urges DRC to Fast-Track Independent Audit of Sicomines Agreement

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Civil Society Calls for Urgent Independent Audit of Sicomines Project to Improve Transparency and Accountability The Congo Is Not for Sale Coalition (CNPAV) has called on President Félix Tshisekedi and Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka to accelerate the implementation of an independent technical and financial audit of the Sicomines mining project, describing it as essential to improving transparency, accountability and governance in one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest mining partnerships. In a statement issued on 23 July, the coalition urged the government to maintain momentum on the… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Companies Agree on Framework for Congolese Ownership Participation Rules

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Miners and Government Reach Agreement on Decree to Increase Congolese Participation in Mining Companies Mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Mines on the draft decree governing Congolese participation in the share capital of mining companies. The agreement was reached during a working session held on July 21, 2026, in Kinshasa, chaired by Professor Dr. Michel Kaswa Kayomo, Chief of Staff to the Minister of Mines, who represented Minister Louis Watum Kabamba. The meeting brought together senior government officials,… Read More Here

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Yannick Makola Appointed First Congolese Managing Director of Kamoto Copper Company

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Glencore’s KCC Names Yannick Makola as First Congolese CEO to Lead Major DRC Copper Producer Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a subsidiary of global mining group Glencore in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has appointed Yannick Makola as Managing Director, subject to approval by the company’s Board of Directors. The appointment marks a historic milestone for KCC, as Makola becomes the first Congolese national to lead the company since its establishment. Makola joined KCC in 2020 as General Manager responsible for Processing before advancing through senior leadership roles. He most recently… Read More Here

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DRC’s Kasai-Oriental Seeks Funding and Energy Solutions to Unlock Copper Potential

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

SAEMAPE Calls for More Funding and Energy Investment to Support Copper Development in Kasai-Oriental The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai-Oriental Province faces major challenges in developing its copper potential, with limited financing for exploration activities, artisanal mining formalisation, and energy supply emerging as key concerns. The Director General of the Service for Assistance and Support of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (SAEMAPE), Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, has called on the Congolese government and the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN) to provide the necessary resources to support the transition of artisanal miners… Read More Here

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Manono Lithium Expands Local Hiring and Skills Development in DRC’s Emerging Lithium Sector

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Manono Lithium Prioritises Local Employment as DRC Advances Major Lithium Project Development Manono Lithium SAS says it is prioritising the recruitment and training of young people from Tanganyika Province as it develops one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most promising lithium projects. The company’s Communications Officer, Célestin Muganza, said local employment remains a key focus, while acknowledging that mining operations require specialised technical skills that may not always be immediately available in the region. “Manono Lithium’s priority is to provide employment opportunities for local youth. The project must first… Read More Here

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DRC Sets July Deadline for Mining Companies to Implement Local Ownership Rules

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

DRC Requires Mining Firms to Transfer 10% Ownership Stakes to Congolese Nationals Under Mining Code The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will begin enforcing a long-delayed requirement requiring mining companies to allocate local ownership stakes to Congolese nationals from July 31, 2026, as the government moves to increase local participation in the country’s mining sector. The requirement, introduced under the 2018 Mining Code, requires mining companies to transfer 10% of their equity to Congolese citizens, including a 5% stake reserved for employees. However, no mining company has yet implemented the… Read More Here

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Haut-Katanga Journalists Visit Provincial Projects as Kazembe Administration Highlights Development Progress

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Haut-Katanga Showcases Government-Funded Infrastructure Projects After First Year of Kazembe Leadership Journalists in Haut-Katanga Province have visited several infrastructure projects financed through the provincial government’s own resources as part of efforts to showcase development progress made during Governor Martin Kazembe Shula’s first year in office. The field visit allowed media professionals to assess ongoing construction and rehabilitation works across the province and gain a better understanding of projects being implemented to improve public infrastructure and services. The inspected projects form part of the provincial government’s development programme, which focuses on… Read More Here

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ARSP Advances Digital Subcontracting Reform and Engages Lualaba Entrepreneurs

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

DRC’s ARSP Promotes Digital Subcontracting Certificate System and Strengthens Support for Local Businesses in Lualaba The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has begun implementing the new digital subcontracting certificate system as part of efforts to modernise services, simplify procedures, and increase opportunities for Congolese businesses. ARSP Director General Juan Ted Belesgayi met with entrepreneurs from Lualaba Province on July 21, 2026, in Kolwezi to present the new electronic certification process and discuss challenges affecting subcontractors operating in the province. The engagement had two main objectives: to… Read More Here