Alphamin Resources has resumed tin production at its Bisie mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 rebels withdrew from the nearby town of Walikale.
The company announced that it is currently processing stockpiled tin ore, with full underground mining operations expected to restart later this month as employees return to the site.
Operations at Bisie, which supplies approximately 6% of the world’s tin, were suspended in March due to the rebel group’s advance into Walikale.
The M23, a militia reportedly backed by Rwanda, had earlier taken control of Goma and Bukavu in North and South Kivu provinces.
The rebels pulled out of Walikale earlier this month following a peace agreement facilitated by the United States government.
Alphamin, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, confirmed it has resumed tin exports. However, the company revised its 2025 production forecast down to 17,500 tons from the originally projected 20,000 tons, citing the recent disruptions. In 2024, Alphamin produced around 17,000 tons.
Tin output for the first quarter of 2025 fell by 18% to roughly 4,300 tons, compared to 5,200 tons in the previous quarter, the company added.
