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SACIM Dominates DRC’s Industrial Diamond Output in Q1 2025 with 97% Share 1 Diamond Corporate News Mining in DRC 

SACIM Dominates DRC’s Industrial Diamond Output in Q1 2025 with 97% Share

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Anhui Congo Mining Investment Company (SACIM) has emerged as the dominant producer of industrial diamonds in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the first quarter of 2025, accounting for 97% of the country’s total output. According to statistics released by the Technical Unit for Coordination and Mining Programming (CTCPM), a department under the Ministry of Mines, SACIM produced 334,505.81 carats out of a national total of 344,049.44 carats between January and March 2025. The remaining 9,543.63 carats—just 3%—were produced by Minière de Bakwanga (MIBA), highlighting the growing disparity between the… Read More Here
Boss Mining Calls for Action Amid Ongoing Looting and Armed Violence at Lualaba Site 2 Mining in DRC Corporate social responsibility 

Boss Mining Calls for Action Amid Ongoing Looting and Armed Violence at Lualaba Site

Constance
Boss Mining, a joint venture between Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) and state-owned Gécamines, has issued a strong condemnation of continued looting and violence at its mining operations in Lualaba, Greater Katanga. In a statement released on Thursday, June 5, 2025, the company revealed that since 2024, more than 200 trucks have been leaving its site daily with illicit shipments of copper and cobalt valued at approximately $1.8 million per day. . This unchecked activity, the company stated, has deprived the Congolese government of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax… Read More Here
DRC Mining Minister encourages industry to gather at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 11 June 3 Mining in DRC Events & Expos 

DRC Mining Minister encourages industry to gather at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 11 June

Constance
“Organisers can be rightfully proud of building such a legacy over 20 years” The DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, says he is looking forward to visiting “the legendary DRC Mining Week,” which is taking place from 11–13 June in Lubumbashi. The organisers of this longstanding expo and conference, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary edition this month, have extended the event until 14 June for the official visit of Mining Minister H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume who will address and engage with delegates during a special… Read More Here
DRC Lifts Mandatory Mining Tender Rule to Restore Commercial Freedom 4 Mining in DRC Mining Supply Tenders 

DRC Lifts Mandatory Mining Tender Rule to Restore Commercial Freedom

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba Karinga Mulume, has officially repealed Ministerial Order No. 00049/CAB.MIN/MINES/01/2022, which had mandated the sale of mineral substances through tenders supervised by the Center for Expertise, Evaluation and Certification (CEEC). The decision, announced on Monday, June 2, 2025, aims to restore the legal right of mining operators to freely market their products, in line with Articles 85 and 108 octies of the Congolese Mining Code. The 2022 order required holders of mining rights to sell their products through competitive bidding processes… Read More Here
Rome Resources Advances Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at Bisie North in DRC 5 Mining in DRC New Mining Projects 

Rome Resources Advances Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate at Bisie North in DRC

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Aim-listed Rome Resources has commissioned consulting firm MSA Group to complete a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its Bisie North Project in North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The estimate will cover both the Kalayi and Mont Agoma prospects and will adhere to Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) guidelines. MSA’s work includes generating 3D block models, incorporating grades, estimating tonnage, and assessing the potential for eventual economic extraction. The results will be documented in a National Instrument (NI) 43-101 technical report, compliant with LSE Aim reporting standards.… Read More Here
DRC Gold Trading SA Moves 280kg of Gold Injects 27M into Maniema 6 Mining in DRC Gold 

DRC Gold Trading SA Moves 280kg of Gold Injects 27M into Maniema

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In a major boost for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s artisanal gold sector, state-owned enterprise DRC Gold Trading SA announced on March 25, 2025, that it had successfully funneled over 280 kilograms of artisanal gold through its Kindu branch in Maniema province—just two months after the branch’s inauguration. The operation has brought more than US$27 million into the provincial economy, a result credited to the company’s strategic partnership with Rawbank. This collaboration supports DRC Gold Trading SA’s mission to formalize the artisanal gold sector and bring its production into the… Read More Here
Kamoa-Kakula Management are Advancing Works to Reopen the Western Side of Kakula Mine 7 Mining in DRC Copper 

Kamoa-Kakula Management are Advancing Works to Reopen the Western Side of Kakula Mine

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Ivanhoe Mines to provide next week plans for reopening the western side and restart of the eastern side of Kakula Mine Ivanhoe Mines announced yesterday that following the temporary suspension of underground operations at the Kakula Mine announced on May 20, 2025, senior management continues to work alongside world-leading engineering experts to safely and conservatively restart mining operations. Kamoa Copper’s engineering teams are currently updating the short-, medium-, and long-term plans to resume operations on both the western and eastern sides of the Kakula Mine. Subject to dewatering progress, underground… Read More Here
DRC to Audit State Interests in Mining Sector Amid Transparency Concerns 8 Mining in DRC Economy 

DRC to Audit State Interests in Mining Sector Amid Transparency Concerns

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In response to mounting pressure on public finances, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to audit the state’s shareholdings in mining companies. During the Council of Ministers meeting held on May 30, 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi called for the swift establishment of an ad hoc commission to undertake this task, according to the official report from the session. The commission, to be coordinated by the Ministries of Finance, Mines, and State Portfolio, will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive audit of mining assets under state… Read More Here
North Western Corridor Set to Transform Copper Exports from DRC to Namibia 9 Mining in DRC Copper Mining in Zambia 

North Western Corridor Set to Transform Copper Exports from DRC to Namibia

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The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) is advancing plans to establish a transformative trade route connecting Kolwezi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Walvis Bay in Namibia. Dubbed the “North-Western Corridor,” this strategic initiative aims to offer a faster, shorter, and more efficient logistics alternative to the region’s current, overburdened routes. At present, mineral exports from the DRC and Zambia travel through the congested Copperbelt and the heavily used Kasumbalesa border post, causing frequent delays and increased transportation costs. The new corridor is designed to bypass these bottlenecks,… Read More Here
Uncertainty Deepens at Kamoa-Kakula After Seismic Flooding Disrupts Key Copper Mine 10 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

Uncertainty Deepens at Kamoa-Kakula After Seismic Flooding Disrupts Key Copper Mine

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More than a week after seismic activity triggered severe flooding underground, the status of one of the world’s most significant copper mines—Kamoa-Kakula in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—remains unclear, casting uncertainty over global copper supply. The mine, operated by Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines and co-owned by China’s Zijin Mining and CITIC Metal, had been on track to become the world’s third-largest copper producer this year. However, recent flooding and infrastructure damage have jeopardized those plans. Conflicting reports from Ivanhoe and its Chinese partners have only added to the confusion. Ivanhoe… Read More Here

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