China's Illegal Mining Operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mining operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Enough Project. By Amani Matabaro Tom, Fellow and Scholar at Risk, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, HKS; …

Protecting Miners' Health in Democratic Republic of …

As people go about their days connected to phones and computers, miners in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risk their lives extracting minerals that power those devices. ... An estimated 500,000 to 2 …

Gates, Bezos-backed critical minerals explorer to 'go …

KoBold Metals, the mining startup backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is expanding its footprint into the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with plans to invest billions into the African nation ...

Gates-backed explorer makes play for Congo lithium deposit

KoBold Metals has told the government of the DRC it wants to develop one of the world's biggest hard rock lithium deposits. Copper $ 4.86 / lb 2.97% Brent Crude Oil $ 65.21 / …

DRC: history is repeating itself in Lubumbashi as the world …

Lubumbashi is a city in the mineral-rich Katanga region in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).. Many people might not have heard of it, but …

DRC Mining Cadastre Map Portal

This Public Mining Cadastre Portal provides a spatial view into the mining cadastre data for DRC and is intended to improve stakeholder communications, reduce corruption and improve …

How illicit mining fuels violence in eastern DRC: Interview with …

On Jan. 28, the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 captured Goma, capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral-rich North Kivu province. The fall of Goma marks a …

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An estimated 500,000 to 2 million people were directly dependent on artisanal mining activities (mainly gold, cassiterite, coltan, and diamonds) (Bryceson and Geenen 2016, 304). A 2020 study by IPIS has mapped about 2,951 mines, …

DRC Mining Industry Features

Uncover the mining wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where vast reserves of copper, cobalt, and other minerals drive global supply chains. Our exclusive features delve …

Trump to DR Congo's rescue? What we know about a proposed …

Congolese appeals for Western mining investments are seen as a snub to China, which alone controls between 75 and 80% of mining operations in DR Congo, particularly in …

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The DRC introduced community development agreements ("cahier des charges") in the 2018 Mining Code, making it mandatory for companies to define the operators' social expenditures to the benefit of local …

Chinese companies to spend $7bn in Congo's mining sector

The mining sector in Congo is predominantly influenced by Chinese companies. In April last year, the National Assembly of DRC called for a review of the country's mining …

Chamber of Mines DRC : Spotlight

In the Central African nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), mining has long been the backbone of the country's economic activity. Since gaining independence in 1960, the extraction of minerals including copper and …

The DRC Mining Industry: Child Labor and Formalization of Small …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has some of the world's most valuable minerals, such as copper, gold, coltan, cobalt, and diamonds, and has the earth's second …

What coltan mining in the DRC costs people and the environment

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ... Resources Institute, the DRC has lost 8.6% of its tree cover since 2000. One of the major causes of deforestation in the DRC is …

US, Congo in 'exploratory talks' over minerals deal: FT

The United States is holding "exploratory talks" with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a deal that would give it access to the African nation's critical minerals in …

Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is paradise for its vast mineral wealth, making it a vital player in the global mining industry. The DRC is located in Central Africa, boasting an …

3 Chinese citizens sentenced to 7 years in prison for illegal mining …

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Three Chinese citizens were sentenced Tuesday to 7 years in prison and ordered to pay $600,000 in fines for illegally exploiting mineral resources in Congo, according …

(PDF) Mining Industry Overview and Economic Impact in the …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is positioned as a significant player in the global mining industry, boasting extensive reserves of cobalt, copper, gold, diamonds, and …

Mining of cobalt, copper in DRC leading to human rights abuses: …

Artisanal miners work at the Tilwizembe mine, a former industrial copper-cobalt mine outside of Kolwezi in the DRC [File: Ross/Reuters] Published On 12 Sep 2023 12 …

The Deadly Cost of Cobalt Mining in the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the world's richest country in terms of resources, holding vast reserves of cobalt, copper, and lithium, 5 which the State Department estimates …

Mining Companies in the DRC | Africa Mining IQ

Mining in the DRC. We're currently tracking 103 mining projects in the DRC across all stages of development. Among these projects is the Kinsevere Mine, located 30 km north of Lubumbashi, in the Kipushi Territory in the Katanga …

Zijin plans lithium production in Congo from 2026

China's Zijin Mining Group Co. aims to start producing lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo early next year from one of the world's largest deposits of the battery metal. …

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Mining Companies in the DRC

Copperbelt Katanga Mining is the central Africa's largest mining information service provider, with over 350 projects on record to date, over 90 of these projects are located in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mining industry in the DR Congo

The dominance of mineral production in the DR Congo stems from the country's extensive mining industry, which, according to ONEM DRC, employed over 26,600 people, …

KPMG GLOBAL MINING INSTITUTE

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) mining sector presents a high-risk high-return opportunity. The country has a unique position with substantial untapped gold, cobalt and high …

DRC Mining Week

Be part of the future of mining with us at DRC Mining Week! The discussion during the forum will explore the critical role of the Congolese government in revitalising the energy …

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Established in 2020, Aurora Mining DRC is dedicated to transforming the mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through responsible and sustainable …

US negotiates investment in mineral-rich DR Congo

The DRC is home to substantial deposits of cobalt, lithium and uranium. Credit: esfera/Shutterstock. The US is in discussions to make investments in the mineral-rich …

DRC Mining Week

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mining Week is a conference designed to connect stakeholders in the mining industry and showcase new technologies. The conference will feature a number of …

Congo wants to pivot away from China's dominance over its mining

Democratic Republic of Congo's top mining official said the country is courting new investors for its world-class deposits of key metals as it looks to diversify ownership in its …

The Democratic Republic of Congo: The World's Largest Cobalt …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) dominates global cobalt production, mining approximately 130,000 metric tons annually, accounting for around 70 percent of the world's …

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We strive to be an industry leader in the DRC in the safe, responsible, and efficient production of copper and cobalt – a business that contributes to the economic and social development of the …

Forced evictions at industrial cobalt and copper mines in the DRC

The expansion of industrial-scale cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has led to the forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights …