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US Investment Won’t Displace DRC Mining Partners 1 Mining in DRC 

US Investment Won’t Displace DRC Mining Partners

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The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mining Registry (CAMI), Crispin Mbindule Mitono, has reassured the public that the arrival of American investors in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector will not result in the country’s resources being sold off or in the replacement of existing partners. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Mbindule dismissed rumors suggesting that the Congolese government intends to reserve the mining sector exclusively for American companies. “The contract we signed does not mean we are offering mining areas… Read More Here
Sound exploration – the bedrock of every mining project 2 Exploration Corporate News Sponsored Content 

Sound exploration – the bedrock of every mining project

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Whether the purpose is to assess the value of an acquisition target or to decide on advancing a project to its next stage, a due diligence study on the exploration work conducted is a vital risk mitigation measure. “The orebody and its geological setting form the foundation of a mineral project’s value, so the project champions and other stakeholders need to have the utmost confidence in the reliability of the exploration results,” says Marcin Wertz, partner and principal mining engineer at SRK Consulting (South Africa). “It might be possible to… Read More Here
Mining Cadastre of DRC Launches Drone Surveillance and AI Integration for 2025 22 Mining in DRC Mining technology 

Mining Cadastre of DRC Launches Drone Surveillance and AI Integration for 2025

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DR Congo’s CAMI Deploys Drones, AI, and Legal Reforms to Boost Mining Sector Oversight The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has kicked off the second half of 2025 with a series of technological and legal initiatives aimed at enhancing oversight, transparency, and efficiency in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Announced by CAMI Director General Paul Mabolia during a press conference on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the upgrades include the acquisition of drones to improve aerial surveillance of mining perimeters. These drones will help verify the actual commencement of work on… Read More Here
DRC Exports Over One Tonne of Artisanal Gold in First Half of 2025 23 Mining in DRC Artisanal mining Economy Gold 

DRC Exports Over One Tonne of Artisanal Gold in First Half of 2025

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DRC Gold Trading SA Reports 1,057 kg of Legal Artisanal Gold Exports Worth €97 Million Between January and June 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) legally exported a total of 1,057.88 kilograms of artisanal gold, according to statistical data published by DRC Gold Trading SA on its official X (formerly Twitter) account in July 2025. The company emphasized that these figures demonstrate the viability of selling Congolese gold through legal, traceable, and profitable channels. “With just over one tonne of artisanal gold exported in the first half of 2025,… Read More Here
KCC Denies Reports of Selling Three Artisanal Mining Sites in Lualaba Province 24 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News 

KCC Denies Reports of Selling Three Artisanal Mining Sites in Lualaba Province

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Kamoto Copper Company Refutes Claims of Selling Lualaba Artisanal Mining Sites In a press release issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) firmly denied allegations that it intends to sell its three artisanal mining sites in Lualaba Province. “KCC has made no such commitment,” the company stated, underscoring its importance as an employer, community partner, and taxpayer in the province. “We intend to continue playing our role to the fullest by operating all of our mining permits,” the statement added. KCC clarified that during the renewal of… Read More Here
DRC Lawmakers Inspect MMG Kinsevere Mine to Review Community and Environmental Compliance 25 Mining in DRC Corporate News 

DRC Lawmakers Inspect MMG Kinsevere Mine to Review Community and Environmental Compliance

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DRC Parliament Oversight Mission Evaluates MMG Kinsevere Mining Operations and Community Projects A delegation of national deputies from the Standing Committee on Environment, Tourism, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Development of the National Assembly conducted an inspection visit on Thursday last week to the Kinsevere mining site in Lualaba Province, operated by MMG. The visit was part of a broader oversight mission to monitor mining sites across Lualaba and Haut-Katanga. Led by Honorable Bokele Djema Adrien, the eleven-member parliamentary team assessed the company’s compliance with its legal obligations under the Mining… Read More Here
DRC Recovers 594 Mining Titles and 31,648 km² of Territory in Major Sector Cleanup 26 Mining in DRC 

DRC Recovers 594 Mining Titles and 31,648 km² of Territory in Major Sector Cleanup

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DR Congo Mining Registry Reform Recovers Massive Land and Titles, Boosting Transparency On Monday, August 4, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines received a landmark report from the Congolese Mining Registry (CAMI), led by its Director General, Popol Yenga Mabolia. The document confirms the successful cleanup of the national mining registry database. Key achievements outlined in the report include: Recovery of 594 mining titles by the Congolese State. Regularization of 210 mining rights previously suspended due to prolonged force majeure situations. Reclamation of 31,648 km² of mining… Read More Here
Namibia Advances Bid to Join Nuclear Suppliers Group Amid Growing Nuclear Ambitions 27 International Energy 

Namibia Advances Bid to Join Nuclear Suppliers Group Amid Growing Nuclear Ambitions

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Namibia Pursues Nuclear Suppliers Group Membership to Boost Uranium Sector and Nuclear Energy Plans Namibia has officially endorsed its application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the global body that governs the export of nuclear technology and materials to prevent their use in weapons. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade will lead the application process and establish an inter-ministerial committee to ensure Namibia meets all NSG compliance requirements, the cabinet announced in a statement. As part of the efforts, a Namibian delegation will engage with the International Atomic… Read More Here
DRC Signs Deal with BGN Intl to Revolutionize Mineral Supply Chain 28 Mining in DRC 

DRC Signs Deal with BGN Intl to Revolutionize Mineral Supply Chain

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DRC Partners with BGN Intl to Transform Mineral Trade, Promote Transparency, and Drive Local Development The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a landmark agreement this week with BGN International, the American arm of a global energy giant. This pioneering deal creates a one-stop platform for commercial and government buyers of DRC’s rich mineral resources, aiming to streamline extraction, sales, and supply chain governance. The DRC government emphasizes that the agreement will enhance the management of mining products through end-to-end monitoring and support artisanal miners by promoting fair-trade principles… Read More Here

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