DRC: 12,923 carats of diamonds produced at the end of August 2022
The mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produced around 12,923 carats of diamonds in the first eight months of 2022.
These statistical data are provided by the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) in its Summary of statistical information published in October 2022.
According to this report, diamond production during this year is down compared to the year 2021 when production stood at 35,727 carats.
Artisanal diamond production in the DRC continues to take over industrial production with a production volume of around 7,322 carats in August 2022 against 5,600 carats produced by industries.
It should be noted that the prices of mining products exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on the international market suffered a major shock this week from October 24 to 29, 2022.
The prices of the main products exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo were projected downward this week by experts from the National Commission of Mercurials of the Ministry of Foreign Trade.
