DRC Diamond Production Sees 27% Growth in Early 2024 Driven by Artisanal Mining
Diamond production in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains primarily artisanal, according to recent provisional data from the Ministry of Mines’ Technical Unit for Coordination and Mining Planning (CTCPM).
In the first half of 2024, artisanal mining operations produced 3,319,025 carats, accounting for nearly 68% of the country’s total diamond output.
Kasaï-Oriental province reaffirmed its position as the leading artisanal diamond producer, contributing almost 99% of the sector’s production.
Industrial mining also saw significant growth, yielding 1,544,190 carats, while semi-industrial mining contributed a modest 1,433 carats.
In total, diamond production across all mining sectors reached 4,864,648 carats in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
