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DRC Suspends Angoa Mining Operations After Fatal Landslide Claims Artisanal Miner’s Life 1

Fatal Landslide at Walikale Artisanal Mine Sparks Suspension of Operations and Renewed Calls for Stronger Safety Standards Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have temporarily suspended mining operations at the Angoa artisanal mining site in the Utunda group of Walikale Territory, North Kivu, following a fatal landslide that claimed the life of an artisanal miner. The accident occurred on July 19 while the miner was working at the bottom of a mining shaft. A large section of earth suddenly collapsed, burying him beneath the debris. Fellow miners immediately launched… Read More Here

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DRC Parliament Raises Alarm Over Environmental Impact of Ruashi Mining Operations in Kolwezi

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Constance

DRC National Assembly reviews pollution allegations against Ruashi Mining amid health and environmental concerns in Kolwezi The Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Assembly has received a formal motion highlighting serious environmental and public health concerns linked to the activities of Ruashi Mining in Kolwezi, located in Lualaba province. The motion was introduced by National Deputy Eddy Ilunga Mbuyu, who is calling for government intervention to address pollution concerns raised by residents living near the mining site, particularly in the Ilungu district. He urged authorities to halt operations until adequate measures… Read More Here

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DRC Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Activities Near Maiko National Park Amid Environmental Concerns

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance

DRC Suspends Mining Operations Near Maiko National Park Over Alleged Environmental and Legal Violations The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified its crackdown on mining operations deemed irregular in environmentally sensitive areas. In a statement issued on June 2, 2026, the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, ordered the immediate and precautionary suspension of activities carried out by two companies holding exploration permits near Maiko National Park. The decision concerns exploration permits No. 16591 and No. 16594, granted respectively to Stone Mining SARLU and Xin Hong Kuan… Read More Here

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Barrick Tightens Ebola Safety Measures at Kibali Gold Mine Amid Deadly Congo Outbreak

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 Constance

Barrick Increases Ebola Screening at Kibali Mine as Congo Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 131 Barrick Mining has intensified Ebola prevention measures at its Kibali Gold Mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a deadly outbreak in a neighbouring province. The company confirmed that no Ebola cases have been detected among workers at the mine. However, Barrick has introduced enhanced screening and monitoring procedures as a precautionary response to the outbreak, which has already claimed 131 lives, according to health officials. Ebola, a highly infectious virus transmitted through bodily… Read More Here

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Zambia Hosts Successful IMRC 2026 as Global Mine Rescue Teams Showcase Life-Saving Skills

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Constance

IMRC 2026 in Zambia Showcases Global Mine Rescue Excellence and Advances Safety Standards The 14th International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC 2026), hosted in Zambia, has concluded in Livingstone, bringing together global mining teams in a high-level demonstration of emergency response skills and mine safety excellence. The event combined competitive testing with a strong focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the shared goal of improving safety standards across the global mining industry. General Manager of Kansanshi Mining Plc, Meiring Burger, emphasized the importance of prioritising human life over production. “No production… Read More Here

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Sibanye-Stillwater Halts Operations After Fatal Shaft Accident at Kloof Mine

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Constance

Sibanye-Stillwater Kloof Mine Accident: Two Workers Killed as Operations Suspended Pending Investigation JSE- and NYSE-listed mining company Sibanye-Stillwater has confirmed the deaths of two contractor employees following a fatal accident at its Kloof 8 shaft on 3 May. The incident occurred during preparations for a routine scheduled shaft inspection. According to the company, an inspection platform became detached from the main winder conveyance, causing it to descend uncontrollably down the shaft. The two contractors sustained fatal injuries as a result. Investigation and regulatory response underway A full investigation into the… Read More Here

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Zambia Hosts Historic International Mine Rescue Competition for the First Time in Africa

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Constance

Zambia Launches International Mine Rescue Competition 2026, Bringing Global Safety Teams to Copperbelt Operations Zambia has officially launched the International Mine Rescue Competition 2026, marking the first time the prestigious global safety event is being hosted on the African continent. The competition highlights the country’s growing role in promoting mining safety, emergency preparedness, and technical excellence across the global mining industry. The event was formally opened on Sunday evening at the Garden Court Kitwe by Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe. Running from 26 April to 5 May, the… Read More Here

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DRC Declares Radiological Emergency in Remba T17 Following Artisanal Mining Activity

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Constance

DRC Government Declares Radiological Emergency in Kolwezi’s Remba T17 Area Amid Public Health Risks The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared a radiological emergency in the Remba T17 area of Kolwezi due to the presence of radioactive materials linked to artisanal mining activities. The announcement was made on March 23, 2026, by Marie-Thérèse Sombo, who is responsible for the country’s nuclear oversight. According to the minister, unregulated exploitation of the site has led to the proven presence of radioactive substances, posing significant risks to public health, national security, and… Read More Here

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Zambia Launches Major Environmental Remediation at Sino-Metals After Tailings Dam Collapse

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Constance

Zambia Orders Comprehensive Clean-Up at Sino-Metals Following Tailings Dam Disaster The Government of Zambia has officially launched a large-scale environmental remediation program at Sino-Metals Leach Limited following the collapse of Tailings Dam Number 15 in February 2025, which led to widespread contamination of local waterways. Water and Sanitation Development Minister Collins Nzovu officiated the launch in Chambishi, emphasizing that the clean-up is not a routine corporate exercise but a critical national effort to protect water resources and safeguard the health and livelihoods of affected communities. The 2025 dam failure released… Read More Here

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DRC Ministry of Mines Launches Joint Inspection at TFM Following Air Pollution Allegations

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Constance

DRC Mines Ministry Investigates Tenke Fungurume Mining Over Lualaba Air Quality Concerns The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines announced on March 18, 2026, the deployment of a joint inspection mission to the Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) site, a subsidiary of China Molybdenum Company (CMOC), following allegations of air pollution affecting communities in Lualaba province. The move comes after a report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) highlighted concerns about declining air quality around the mine. The ministry emphasized that, at this stage, the allegations remain largely based on… Read More Here