Kizito Pakabomba, Minister of Mines for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has strongly condemned the ongoing exploitation of his country’s mineral resources by Rwanda, allegedly under the guise of the M23-AFC rebel group. Speaking at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, on February 2, Pakabomba labeled Rwanda’sContinue Reading
Industrial Resources Limited (IRL), a subsidiary of Zambia’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), has entered into a strategic partnership with Barrick Gold Corporation, a global mining leader, to drive exploration and development in Zambia’s thriving mining sector. The collaboration aims to unlock Zambia’s rich mineral resources, support the country’s mining growthContinue Reading
DRC Gold Trading, formerly known as Primera Gold, has set an ambitious goal of purchasing 16 tonnes of gold in 2025, with a long-term objective of generating $12 billion for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the next five years. During a press interview over the weekend, CEO JosephContinue Reading
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
Zambia made an unforgettable impression at the 2025 Mining Indaba, showcasing its growing influence in the mining sector with a packed Country Showcase that captured global attention. As Africa’s second-largest copper producer and a rising leader in critical minerals like cobalt and lithium, Zambia is positioning itself as an unparalleledContinue 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
South African authorities suspended rescue operations on Monday for an unspecified number of illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg. The decision came after rescue teams descended 70 meters into the shaft but were forced to stop when safety risks escalated. Suspension of Rescue Operation “WeContinue Reading
At the 37th special session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 7, 2025, the International Chamber of Commerce and Development (CCID) called on the United Nations to increase transparency in the transfer of raw materials from Rwanda, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight to combat mineral exploitationContinue Reading
The flagship event of the mining sector, Investing in African Mining Indaba, is now in its third day. Speaking on one of the panels on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, John Woto, Deputy General Manager of Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM), highlighted the company’s major achievements that demonstrate its commitment to responsibleContinue Reading
