Why Cobalt Mining in the DRC Needs Urgent Attention
More than 70 percent of the world's cobalt is produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and 15 to 30 percent of the Congolese cobalt is produced by artisanal and small-scale mining ...
Responsible Minerals Trade | Democratic Republic of the Congo …
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ranks among the richest countries in the world in mineral wealth, estimated at $24 Trillion, and yet also among the poorest populations of the world. Informal artisanal and small-scale extraction is pervasive and attracts illicit actors that perpetuate instability and conflict in communities.
Impunity and pollution abound in DRC mining along the …
This means the DRC has lost $1.95 billion and could lose another $3.71 billion in the years to come, according to the most recent financial survey by Le Congo n'est pas à vendre (Congo is not ...
Mining of cobalt, copper in DRC leading to human rights …
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 Sep 2023
What coltan mining in the DRC costs people and the …
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 mining.
Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: …
BY DOROTHÉE BAUMANN-PAULY. Center for Business and Human Rights. February 2023. 1. Introduction. ique experiment in "artisanal" mining for cobalt in the Democratic …
Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo – …
The Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo contains all the general principles and regulations regarding the extraction of minerals in the country. It was revised in 2018, and it includes several key elements about strategic minerals.
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 Laws and Regulations Report 2024 Congo D.R.
Mining Laws and Regulations covering issues in Congo D.R. of Relevant Authorities and Legislation, Recent Political Developments, Transfer and Encumbrance.
The Dark Side of Congo's Cobalt Rush | The New Yorker
A Western mine official told me he had visited a mine in Congo, owned by a small Chinese company, that had many Chinese laborers. It reminded him of an internment camp: "The Chinese were ...
Under the shadow of war in the DRC, a mining company …
LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Land-grabbing, lack of consultation, communities wiped off maps and impunity. These are the serious accusations made against the mining company ...
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Five Largest Mines in 2021
Tenke Fungurume Mine in Katanga, was the largest mine in Democratic Republic of the Congo, producing approximately 16.6 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of Run-of-Mine (ROM) and primarily produced copper (209.12 thousand tonnes) in 2021. The Tenke Fungurume Mine is owned by CMOC Group Ltd;Bohai Industrial Investment Fund …
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo | Global …
Since 1996, conflict in eastern DRC has led to approximately six million deaths. The First Congo War (1996–1997) began in the wake of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, during which ethnic Hutu ...
'Cobalt Red' describes the 'horror show' of mining …
Some 20,000 people work at Shabara artisanal mine in the DRC, in shifts of 5,000 at a time. The DRC produced approximately 74% …
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 transparency in the DRC mining sector.
World Bank Supports the Democratic Republic of Congo's …
The World Bank approved a total of $250 million, comprised of a $125 million grant and a $125 million credit, to support the Democratic Republic of Congo's efforts to increase mining revenue transparency and strengthen expenditure management at the central level and in selected provinces, with the ultimate goal of increasing funds …
Manono Lithium-Tin Project, Democratic Republic of Congo
A definitive feasibility study for the DRC mining project was completed in April 2020. The mine development will require a projected capital investment of approximately £391.2m ($545.5m) for a mining life of 20 years. Production is expected to commence by the end of 2021. Manono Lithium-Tin project location and geology
Chinese Company Removed as Operator of Cobalt Mine in Congo
The U.S. government is backing the review of mining contracts in Congo as part of an effort to crack down on corruption. Eric Lipton is a Washington-based investigative reporter.
Mining Companies in the DRC | Africa Mining IQ
Mining in the DRC. We're currently tracking 102 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 Province.Owned by MMG Limited, this is one of the most important copper mines in the world, with a capital value of about ZAR …
Programme | DRC Mining Week | Mining | VUKA Group
DRC Mining Week plays host to Women In Mining initiative, which unites a prominent community of professionals within the mining industry in the DRC. ... Attendees exploring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) mining sector are embarking on a transformative journey into one of the world's most resource-rich, yet complex, regions ...
Democratic Republic of Congo: "This is what we die for": …
This report documents the hazardous conditions in which artisanal miners, including thousands of children, mine cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It goes on to trace how this cobalt is used to power mobile phones, laptop computers, and other portable electronic devices. Using basic hand tools, miners dig out rocks from …
EXCLUSIVE Congo in talks with China's Huayou to end dispute
Item 1 of 2 Artisanal miners work at Tilwizembe, a former industrial copper-cobalt mine, outside of Kolwezi, capital city of Lualaba Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
About Us – MCK Group
was established as a registered company in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1997 to provide contract mining and civils earthworks construction services to the mining industry. Since its inception the company has gained a solid reputation in the mining sector and in civil earthworks projects associated with the mining industry.
37 Mining jobs in Democratic Republic of the Congo (5 …
Today’s top 37 Mining jobs in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. New Mining jobs added daily.
Democratic Republic of Congo Overview: Development …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), about the size of Western Europe, is the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). DRC is endowed with exceptional natural resources, including minerals such as cobalt and copper, hydropower potential, significant arable land, immense biodiversity, and the world's second-largest rainforest ...
Can the Democratic Republic of the Congo's mineral …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa's second-biggest country by land mass, is rich in both those elements. But for much of its recent history, the …
34 Mining jobs in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1 …
Today's top 34 Mining jobs in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. New Mining jobs added daily.
Under the shadow of war in the DRC, a mining company acts …
These are the serious accusations made against the mining company Alphamin Bisie Mining SA by the Indigenous communities of Banamwesi and …
DRC Mining Industry Features | Mining Outlook
Uncover the mineral 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 into the complexities of mining in the DRC, from artisanal mining to large-scale operations, regulatory challenges, and international …
In Congo, Peace Means a Halt to 'Brutal, Illegal Mining'
The dense forests, rugged highlands and lakeshores of the eastern DRC are pocked with both industrial and artisanal mines, guarded by armed militias and worked …