The Lualaba province was struck by a drama of rare intensity on Saturday 15 November 2025. A stampede occurred in the Mulondo quarry, an exploitation permit of the company Chemaf (PE 2116) where there is artisanal exploitation approximately fifty kilometres from Kolwezi. According to initial estimates relayed by several local sources, 49 artisanal diggers lost […]
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November 2025 On the eve of the signing of the crucial peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, and the Spokesperson for the Head of State, Tina Salama, held a special briefing from the American capital. The Congolese Executive presented a “coherent package” of
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November 2025 The Minister of Mines, Louis Watum, has lifted the measure suspending gold exploitation throughout the province of Ituri. He made this announcement on Monday 6 October 2025 in Bunia, during a meeting with mining operators and provincial authorities. Measures have already been taken to ensure better governance of the mining sector in this
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November 2025 Two human rights defence organisations, PELDDH (Patrice Emery Lumumba for Community Development, Defence and Promotion of Human Rights) and IPDHOR (Initiative for the Protection of Human Rights and Social Reintegration), are sounding the alarm on a presumed mafia system surrounding the exploitation of coltan and cassiterite in Maniema province. In a joint communiqué,
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November 2025 The mining sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a major pillar of the national economy, representing more or less 80% of budgetary revenues and nearly 50% of public revenues. According to a survey by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) published in 2023, this sector also constitutes 99% of exports
November 2025 Kinshasa hosted on Tuesday 25 November, at the Pullman Chapiteau, a high-level Forum on the refinement and strengthening of the macroeconomic framework model through the inclusion of forecasts of budgetary revenues from the extractive sector. As a member of the high-level panel, the National Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, spoke on “The
During his itinerary in the provinces of Ituri and Haut-Uélé, Ir. Louis Watum Kabamba, National Minister of Mines, continued a busy program on Sunday, October 5, 2025, focused on monitoring mining activities and strengthening governance in the sector. The day of October 5 was marked by two major events: a visit to the facilities of
Congo Launches Its First Gold Refinery Pilot — A Historic Step for the Country’s Mining Industry The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a historic milestone with the launch of its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province. The refinery, DRC Gold Refinery S.A., was officially inaugurated on 11 March 2026, marking a
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The mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rich in minerals like cobalt and copper, relies on a crucial industrial ecosystem for operation. MES Holdings plays a pivotal role in this ecosystem by providing engineering and manufacturing services, establishing local production facilities, and supporting recycling initiatives. This approach enhances industrial capacity, reduces reliance on imports, and fosters sustainable practices.
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