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DRC Lawyers Pursue Apple Over Alleged 3T Mineral Laundering

May 22, 2024May 27, 2024 Constance

Lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have secured government approval to explore legal avenues against tech giant Apple. The case centers on the alleged laundering of critical minerals—tin, tantalum, and tungsten—through Rwanda and private entities within Apple’s supply chain. Led by Robert Amsterdam (Amsterdam and Partners LLP, Washington DC) and William Bourdon (Bourdon et Associés, Paris), the DRC legal team claims to possess compelling evidence related to these so-called “blood” minerals. Whistleblowers have stepped forward, corroborating existing information about Apple’s operations in the DRC. The lawyers express concern… Read More Here

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Opposition Leader Martin Fayulu Accuses Rwandan Army of Collusion with M23 in Rubaya

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Constance

Opposition figure Martin Fayulu has condemned the presence of the Rwandan army alongside M23 militants in the mining town of Rubaya, located in the Masisi territory of North Kivu province. Fayulu, expressing his criticism via his X account, accused the Rwandan M23 army of controlling Rubaya, suggesting Rwanda’s increased access to Congolese coltan. Amidst this, Fayulu highlighted the plight of Congolese citizens affected by floods in Kalemie and Uvira, denouncing the government’s apparent lack of assistance and expenditure on unnecessary trips. Rubaya, known for its rich mineral resources including coltan,… Read More Here

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M23 Rebels Seize Control of Coltan Mining Town in Eastern DRC

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Constance

M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have captured Rubaya, a vital mining town known for its coltan reserves, following days of intense conflict, according to a rebel spokesperson. Eastern Congo has endured violence since the 1990s, fueled by struggles over identity, ethnicity, and resources, resulting in millions of deaths and the emergence of numerous armed groups. Willy Ngoma, the spokesperson for the Tutsi-led M23 militia, stated that they had taken control of Rubaya in North Kivu province after confronting other armed factions, including the Forces for the… Read More Here

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Rwanda’s Mining Exports to UAE Surpass DRC’s by 7% in 2023

April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 Constance

In 2023, the Rwanda Development Board reported a significant milestone for the country, with foreign exports reaching $3.5 billion, marking a remarkable 17.2% growth compared to 2020. This growth, according to the government institution tasked with accelerating Rwanda’s economic development, stemmed from the export of various raw materials, including raw gold, platinum-plated gold, zirconium, tin, and tungsten. Additionally, essential products like malt, wheat or meslin flour, cereal flours, coffee, tea, and cement contributed to this upward trend. The United Arab Emirates emerged as the primary importer, accounting for 56.9% of… Read More Here

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DRC Raises Concerns with Apple Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 Constance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has conveyed apprehensions to Apple Inc. regarding the potential presence of conflict minerals sourced from the country within the tech giant’s supply chain. International lawyers representing the Congolese state submitted inquiries to Apple on April 22, expressing concerns about the origin of minerals like tin, tungsten, and tantalum, collectively known as 3T minerals, as reported by Bloomberg. This development follows a recent US court ruling that cleared several tech companies, including Apple, of child labor charges in cobalt mines across Africa. In a statement… Read More Here

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Uganda to open its first tin refining facility next month

April 21, 2024April 21, 2024 Constance

Uganda is set to launch the country’s first tin refining plant in the south-western region next month, Reuters reported. The move is expected to support the country’s efforts to expand its mineral processing capacity. This plant is owned by Uganda-based mining and mineral trading company Woodcross Resources The establishment of the tin refining facility aligns with President Yoweri Museveni’s strategy to maximise the benefits of Uganda’s mineral exports, according to the news agency. The country, which already hosts several gold refineries, is expanding its mineral processing capabilities. Recently, Chinese-backed Sunbird… Read More Here

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Uganda Set to Inaugurate First Tin Refining Plant

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Constance

Uganda is poised to inaugurate its inaugural tin refining facility in the southwestern region next month, signaling a significant step towards expanding capacity and enhancing domestic value addition to its mineral resources, according to a senior official from the mining ministry. President Yoweri Museveni’s administration aims to capitalize on the advantages of exporting minerals to the East African nation, where several gold refineries are already operational. Recently, Chinese-backed Sunbird Resources secured a license to mine limestone for cement production, further highlighting Uganda’s commitment to maximizing its mineral resources. Irene Bateebe,… Read More Here

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Tantalex Lithium Resources Corp Announces Production Milestone in DRC’s TiTan Plant

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 Constance

Canadian company Tantalex Lithium Resources Corp, led by Eric Allard, has announced that its tin and tantalum plant, TiTan, based in the DRC, has produced its first batch of export-ready tin and tantalum concentrates. A first batch of 10 tonnes of tin concentrates (SnO2) has been fully processed at its Manono mining site. Additionally, 2.5 tonnes of tantalum concentrates (Ta2O5) have also been produced. All of TiTan’s production is sold under an operating agreement with AfriMet Resources Ag, a Swiss company based in Zug, founded by Hadley Natus in 2019,… Read More Here

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DRC’s Main Mining Exports Witnessed Price Decline Last Week

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 Constance

The average prices of the primary mining export products from the Democratic Republic of Congo exhibited a downward trajectory on the international market last week, from February 12 to 17, 2024, as projected by experts from the Commission Nationale des Mercuriales du Ministry of Foreign Trade. Tin witnessed a slight improvement during the week, trading at 25,805 USD per tonne compared to 25,602 USD per tonne the previous week, marking an increase of 202 USD. Gold also experienced an upward trend, reaching 65.72 USD per gram, up from 65.56 USD… Read More Here

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Rome Resources Ventures into DRC’s Tin Assets Through London Partnership

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Constance

Rome Resources, a company actively engaged in tin exploration in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has unveiled its plans to acquire interests in promising tin assets located in North Kivu. This move is anticipated to significantly impact the African tin production landscape, with the arrival of a London-listed company potentially drawing increased investments into the sector. On November 30, Rome Resources made public the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Pathfinder Minerals, a British company listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The memorandum… Read More Here