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Ivanhoe Mines Achieves Early Production of Kamoa-Kakula Phase 3 Concentrate 1 Mining in DRC Copper 

Ivanhoe Mines Achieves Early Production of Kamoa-Kakula Phase 3 Concentrate

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland announced on 11th June, ahead of his appearance at the 2024 Evercore Global Clean Energy & Transition Technologies Summit at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York, that on June 10, 2024, first concentrate production by Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 3 concentrator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was celebrated by the mine-site management and employees. First copper concentrate was achieved approximately two weeks after the first feed of ore into the concentrator, as announced on May 28, 2024. The Phase 3 concentrator expansion was… Read More Here
The Carter Center Launches Climate & Environmental Justice Initiative in the DRC 2 Mining in DRC Energy 

The Carter Center Launches Climate & Environmental Justice Initiative in the DRC

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The Carter Center announced on June 10, 2024, the launch of the Climate & Environmental Justice Initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This initiative aims to ensure a just transition, acknowledging that the DRC’s mineral wealth is crucial for building a low-carbon and resilient world. It also seeks to ensure that the Congolese people fully share in the prosperity and promise of this emerging climate economy, according to a press release. Since its inception in 2007, the Carter Center’s Extractive Industries Governance Program has focused on protecting human… Read More Here
OEARSE Criticizes DRC Mining Companies for Environmental and Social Oversights 3 Mining in DRC Environment Social Governance (ESG) 

OEARSE Criticizes DRC Mining Companies for Environmental and Social Oversights

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In a press release dated Monday, June 10, 2024, DESKECO.COM received a statement from the Observatory for Studies and Support for Social and Environmental Responsibility (OEARSE). The organization expressed concerns that many mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have not heeded the lessons from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) assessment report regarding their social and environmental obligations. OEARSE warned that these companies might hold questionable social licenses. The EITI evaluation, conducted in March 2023 in the regions of Haut-Katanga, Lualaba, and Haut-Uélé, reviewed 93 mining… Read More Here
AJN Resources Inc Initiates Lithium Exploration in DRC's Manono Nord-est Project 4 Mining in DRC Battery Metals Lithium New Mining Projects 

AJN Resources Inc Initiates Lithium Exploration in DRC’s Manono Nord-est Project

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On Friday, May 31, 2024, Canadian junior exploration company, AJN Resources Inc, announced the commencement of lithium exploration on its Manono Nord-est project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project is located in the Tanganyika province under permit PR15282. A South African drilling company has been engaged to closely monitor the percussion drilling program and analyze drilling data. The program has already identified three zones of alluvial sediments adjacent to granite contact zones. These targeted areas span approximately 7 kilometers within the permit area, as illustrated in Figure… Read More Here
DRC Mining Cadastre Urges Compliance with Concession Tax Payments 5 Mining in DRC Mining tax Taxes 

DRC Mining Cadastre Urges Compliance with Concession Tax Payments

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The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) issued a press release on Friday, May 31, 2024, urging holders of mining or quarry rights to comply with the payment of taxes on the area of mining concessions. This announcement follows a memorandum of understanding signed between CAMI and the General Directorate of Revenue of Lualaba (DRLU), which aims to ensure that all mining and quarry right holders meet their financial obligations. CAMI specifically addressed those who have not yet paid the tax on the area of mining concessions for the 2024 fiscal year. The… Read More Here
ARSP Recommends Congolese Subcontractors for Major Contracts with Tenke Fungurume Mining 6 Mining in DRC 

ARSP Recommends Congolese Subcontractors for Major Contracts with Tenke Fungurume Mining

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The Regulatory Authority for Public Procurement in the Private Sector (ARSP) has unveiled a partial list of Congolese-owned subcontracting companies recommended for executing major contracts with Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM). A memorandum of understanding, signed by the ARSP, the Ministry of Mines, and the Federation of Congolese Companies (FEC), aims to facilitate access for eligible companies to these contracts by ensuring compliance with the required conditions for subcontracting agreements. Here is the list of 25 recommended subcontracting companies for TFM: 1-Éléphant Trade SARL: Electrical construction and automation. 2-Panaco: Supply of… Read More Here
New DRC Govt Urged to Prioritize Energy Sector to Boost Mining Industry 7 Mining in DRC Energy Governance 

New DRC Govt Urged to Prioritize Energy Sector to Boost Mining Industry

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On the eve of the inauguration of the Judith Suminwa Tuluka government, the Prime Minister and her team face numerous challenges, with a significant emphasis on prioritizing the energy sector. Patrick Muland Kabey, President of the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC) Katanga section, highlighted the critical need for this focus to support the mining industry, which is currently suffering from a severe electrical energy deficit. Speaking at a press conference in Lubumbashi organized by DRC Mining Week in collaboration with the FEC and event sponsors, Patrick Muland called for… Read More Here
EU Ambassador Highlights Congolese Origin of Rwanda's Mineral Exports Amid Rising Tensions 8 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

EU Ambassador Highlights Congolese Origin of Rwanda’s Mineral Exports Amid Rising Tensions

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“All independent reports show that at least 80 percent of the minerals exported by Rwanda are of Congolese origin,” revealed the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during an interview with Human Rights Watch in Kinshasa. This statement comes amidst escalating tensions between Kinshasa and Kigali, with both sides leveling accusations against each other. The DRC has long condemned the plundering of its minerals, particularly since the onset of the conflict led by Rwanda under the guise of the M23 rebel group. The… Read More Here
Burial of Sensele Mine Accident Victims Held in Chingola 9 Mining in Zambia Mine Safety News in Brief 

Burial of Sensele Mine Accident Victims Held in Chingola

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The remains of the nine victims from the Sensele mine accident in Chingola district, Copperbelt, have been laid to rest at Chingola Cemetery. Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring safer operations for small-scale miners to prevent future accidents. During the burial, Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo expressed gratitude to the families of the deceased for their patience and cooperation during this difficult time. Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe and District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi reassured the mourners of the government’s support for the people of Chingola during such challenging… Read More Here
Zambia Implements Strategic Measures to Restore Economic Stability and Foster Growth 10 Mining in Zambia Economy 

Zambia Implements Strategic Measures to Restore Economic Stability and Foster Growth

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The Zambian government has launched strategic interventions aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, enhancing economic efficiency, and promoting private sector-led growth through increased investments. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Minister of Finance and National Planning, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to collaborating with the private sector during his address at the Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) pre-budget meeting in Lusaka earlier this week. He emphasized that the private sector’s expansion and its ability to seize upcoming investment opportunities are crucial to Zambia’s economic prosperity. Minister Musokotwane identified several key challenges contributing to Zambia’s recent… Read More Here

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