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DRC Minister of Mines Visits Mulondo to Boost Artisanal Mining Safety

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Constance

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

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DRC Minister of Mines Survives Plane Crash During Emergency Mission to Mulondo

November 17, 2025November 19, 2025 Constance

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

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Tshisekedi Condemns Toxic Spill by Congo Dongfang Mining in Lubumbashi

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 Constance

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

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Tragic Artisanal Mining Collapse in Kolwezi Claims Around 100 Lives

November 17, 2025November 24, 2025 Constance

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

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Seven Miners Killed in Landslide at Lugushwa Artisanal Mining Site

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Constance

Deadly Landslide at Lugushwa Mining Site Claims Seven Lives, Highlights Safety Risks for Artisanal Miners A deadly landslide at the G20 mining site in Lugushwa has claimed the lives of seven miners, raising urgent concerns about the safety of artisanal mining operations in the region. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when a section of the mine collapsed, burying workers in a drainage area while they were extracting ore. Several others were injured and received immediate care from makeshift first responders at the scene. Residents of the Wamuzimu… Read More Here

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Two Killed in Ituri Landslide at “Jerusalem” Artisanal Gold Mine

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 Constance

Two Dead, Two Injured in Landslide at Ituri Artisanal Gold Mine Amid Heavy Rains Two people have died following a landslide that struck the “Jerusalem” artisanal mining site near Lwemba, in Ituri province, late Sunday night. The tragedy adds to a growing number of fatal incidents linked to unstable terrain in eastern Congo’s informal mining zones. According to Peresi Mamboro, a local civil society leader, the accident was triggered by intense rainfall that has battered the region in recent days. “Two people were killed in this landslide, while two others… Read More Here

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Zambian Communities Demand $420 Million Compensation Over Toxic Mine Spill

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Constance

Zambia Mine Spill Victims Seek $420 Million From Sino Metals After Toxic Waste Disaster Communities affected by a massive toxic spill at a Zambian mine in February are demanding $420 million in compensation from Sino Metals Leach Zambia Ltd., a Chinese state-owned company that operates the site. Two separate legal groups issued formal letters of demand to Sino Metals in recent days, according to documents confirmed by their legal representatives. The claims follow reports that the spill — involving highly acidic waste contaminated with toxic heavy metals — may have… Read More Here

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Landslides Claim Three Lives in North Kivu’s Walikale Artisanal Mines

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

North Kivu Mining Tragedy: Three Artisanal Miners Killed in Landslides A devastating double landslide has struck the Walikale region of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of three artisanal miners on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Local sources report that two miners died at the Kabombo mining site while working inside a shaft. “They were caught off guard by a sudden landslide while mining,” said the head of the Utunda group. On the same day, a separate landslide at the Angola site claimed another life. Recovery efforts were… Read More Here

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Codelco Faces Stricter Safety Demands to Reopen El Teniente Mine Following Deadly Accident

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 Constance

Chile’s Sernageomin Tightens Safety Rules for Codelco’s El Teniente Mine After Fatal Collapse Chile’s mining regulator, Sernageomin, has imposed stricter safety requirements on state-owned copper producer Codelco before it can fully reopen operations at its flagship El Teniente mine, following a deadly collapse that killed six workers on July 31. According to official directives, Codelco must now submit a detailed monitoring and follow-up plan to ensure the stability and safety of all underground operations at El Teniente that remain closed. The accident prompted Codelco to immediately suspend activity across the… Read More Here

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Zambia Downplays Pollution Fears After Massive Mine Waste Spill

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Constance

Zambia Mine Waste Disaster: Government Insists Water Safe Despite Report of 30x Higher Toxic Spill The Zambian government has moved to reassure the public about water safety following growing concerns over pollution from a recent mining disaster. A new independent study suggested the scale of contamination from a Chinese-owned copper mine may be far greater than initially disclosed. “The water is fit for consumption,” Zambia’s Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Mike Mposha, told reporters in Lusaka on Friday. Laboratory results released this week indicated that pH acidity levels in… Read More Here