The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) generated $409 million from tin concentrate exports between January and September 2024, according to a report from the Technical Unit for Coordination and Mining Planning (CTCPM) under the Ministry of Mines. Industrial Mining Leads the Way In Q3 2024, industrial mining dominated tin exports,Continue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has urged the European Union (EU) to immediately suspend all cooperation with Rwanda, particularly in the trade of strategic minerals like coltan, which the DRC claims Rwanda illegally exports to EU member states. Congolese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba, made this demand duringContinue Reading
At the 31st edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held on February 3, 2025, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka strongly criticized the international community’s failure to address the ongoing exploitation of Congolese mining resources, which continues to fuel armed conflicts in the easternContinue Reading
During an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on January 27, 2025, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Foreign Minister, delivered a powerful address condemning what she described as a “systematic and coordinated strategy” by Rwanda to support the M23 rebel group. She urged theContinue Reading
DRC Gold Trading SA, a state-owned mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on its official X account on Tuesday, January 21, that it successfully exported 200 kilograms of gold in January. This gold was sourced from artisanal and small-scale mining operations. The exports were facilitated byContinue Reading
In the dynamic landscape of African industry, DGC Workforce Solutions exemplifies over 115 years of excellence and innovation. As a distinguished division of the Dickinson Group of Companies, established in 1910, DGC Workforce Solutions has grown from its industrial services foundations to become a leading provider of integrated workforce solutionsContinue Reading
The Governor of Haut-Uele province has ordered the suspension of mining activities by Chinese operators in the region following an official visit to Watsa. This decision comes in response to illegal mining practices and environmental harm attributed to these operators. Provincial authorities revealed that Chinese companies have been exploiting resourcesContinue Reading
DRC Showcases Visionary Leadership at Mining Indaba 2025 The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba will host a prestigious delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), led by H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, and Hon. Louis Watum, Minister of Industry and Small and Medium EnterpriseContinue Reading
On January 18, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered an address to ambassadors accredited to the country, spotlighting the government’s efforts to enhance the traceability of “strategic” minerals sourced from the eastern region. In his speech, Tshisekedi emphasized the critical importance of transparency andContinue Reading
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa has declared a nationwide moratorium on state control missions targeting businesses, following concerns raised by the Federation of Congolese Enterprises (FEC) regarding the administrative burden at the end of the fiscal year. The suspension, which is effective from December 16, 2024, to January 30, 2025, isContinue Reading
