On Saturday, July 13, in Isiro, the Haut-Uele Civil Society Synergy called on the provincial governor to suspend semi-industrial mining activities by cooperatives supported by Chinese expatriates. This northeastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen extensive mining operations, which civil society claims have not contributed to local development or improved living conditions for the population. The statement highlighted several concerns: –Environmental Destruction: Unregulated use of heavy machinery has led to significant environmental damage, including deforestation, water pollution, soil degradation, and the destruction of road infrastructure, particularly bridges.… Read More Here

On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) presented a report to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, highlighting the agency’s recent achievements. The ARSP has made substantial progress in integrating Congolese individuals into the ownership of major subcontracting companies working with large mining groups. Notable achievements include the integration of Congolese shareholders into the BANGDE company, which collaborates with SICOMINES, and four subcontracting companies of the ERG AFRICA group. Seven Congolese individuals have become shareholders in these companies. Similarly, SANDVIK INTERNATIONAL… Read More Here