Chinese-owned companies, under investigation for irregularities in their gold mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DR Congo) east, hope to "bounce back" after a suspension that started in August, a consultant for one of the firms said. Ordering the halt, South Kivu Governor Theo Ngwabidje Kasi said that he was determined to "restore order" in Mwenga territory ...

In April 2005, the Republic of the Congo introduced a new Mining Code under Law4-2005. The new mining code offers attractive terms and establishes a clear regime from exploration and exploitation agreements. The mining code allows foreign entities to control mining operations. This represented the first major overhaul to the mining code since 1965.

Mbuji Mining & refinery is an established indigenous mining company that specializes in the mining of gold, Diamond,Copper, coltan and other semi precious stones with several mining sites across Mbuji Mayi region in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In order …

(Johannesburg, June 2, 2005) — The lure of gold has fuelled massive human rights atrocities in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said in a …

1 11/02/21 AT 12:04 PM. Chinese-owned companies, under investigation for irregularities in their gold mining operations in the far east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, hope to "bounce back ...

Videos and photos sent to the FRANCE 24 Observers team on March 3 show children working in gold mines in Kamituga in South Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Even though it is illegal, child labour is still a reality, according to human rights organisations. With buckets and shovels in their hands, children – some ...

Take a short trip with me to Dawson City, Canada. Have a look at how the "average, not for TV" miner gets gold. No staged arguments, breakdowns, or deadlines...

Along the northeastern border region, most of the gold mines are small in scale and don't rely on heavy machinery. In the DRC, this so-called artisanal …

The Associated Press. People gather at the scene of a gold mine collapse near the town of Kamituga, South Kivu province, in eastern Congo Friday, Sept. 11, …

Some steps have been made to clean up the mining sector in Congo too. Congo's Mining Minister passed a decree in 2012 making it a requirement for all mining and mineral trading companies operating in the country to meet OECD due diligence standards, the international framework for conflict-free mineral sourcing.

DR Congo na kontri wey dey rich in minerals and precious metals like gold, and di mountain inside di video na registered mining area wey get official workers. How Buhari new gold mining program go ...

KIBALI GOLD MINE, Democratic Republic of Congo, Oct 13 C anada's Barrick Gold Corp has discovered geological extensions at its Kibali gold …

A gold rush drawing thousands to a village in Congo's South Kivu province has driven authorities to ban mining there until more oversight is established, the provincial mines minister said on ...

The country authorities have had to ban mining in a village after a mountain made of gold-rich deposits was discovered. A video shared on social media by freelance journalist Ahmad Algohbary shows dozens of villagers flooding the mountain in Luhihi, which is located in Congo's South Kivu province, following the discovery of the gold-rich area.

Rape victims in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are being forced to work in conditions of slavery in mines producing the gold, coltan and tin …

Homes bulldozed to make way for gold mining in DR Congo . In mid-October, local authorities ordered the destruction of several houses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on land operated by the mining company Kibali Gold Mining since 2009.

KINSHASA, Congo — More than 50 people are dead after landslides caused the collapse of three artisanal gold mines near the city of Kamituga in the …

Africa Gold mining in DRC, from the ore to the bar For the people in the eastern DRC, small-scale gold mining is a key source of income. The workers risk their lives digging for the ore, which ...

1 China firms in the dock over murky DR Congo gold mining ops. Chinese-owned companies, under investigation for irregularities in their gold mining operations in the far east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, hope to "bounce back" after a suspension dating to August, according to a consultant for one of the firms.

Mining for Gold and Metals in Uganda. Rare Gold Nuggets. November 11, 2015. Recent Posts. Gold production in Uganda has radically increased in the recent past. Today gold sales contribute about 30% of Uganda's export revenue. With gold deposits spread across the country, Uganda offers companies a great opportunity to invest in gold mining.

1 China firms in the dock over murky DR Congo gold mining ops Bukavu, DR Congo, Nov 2 (AFP) Nov 02, 2021 Chinese-owned companies, under investigation for irregularities in their gold mining operations in the far east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, hope to "bounce back" after a suspension dating to August, according to a consultant for one of the firms.

As a result, they will often sell gold to trading houses such as this one in close proximity to the mine, which buy in bulk, and offer a better price to the seller. Mwenga Territory, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 14th, 2017.

Mine shafts dot a shaved green mountainside in Congo's gold-rich province of South Kivu. The tunnels are propped up by tree trunks and plastic …

At least 50 people are thought to have died when an artisanal gold mine collapsed near Kamituga in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a local mining NGO said.

A gold rush drawing thousands to a village in Congo's South Kivu province has driven authorities to ban mining there until more oversight is established, the provincial mines minister said. Hundreds of villagers flocked to a small village of Luhihi in the Democratic Republic of Congo to illegally mine gold after a mountain made-up of gold ...

A gold rush drawing thousands to a village in Congo's South Kivu province has driven authorities to ban mining there until more oversight is established, the provincial mines minister said on Thursday. The discovery of gold-rich ore in Luhihi in late February brought throngs of diggers to the site, South Kivu Mines Minister Venant Burume ...

The history of gold mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo can be traced back to 1931 when the first gold deposit was discovered at Namoya. The …

C anada's Barrick Gold Corp has discovered geological extensions at its Kibali gold mining joint venture in Democratic Republic of Congo that …

1 Chinese-owned companies, under investigation for irregularities in their gold mining operations in the far east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, hope to "bounce back" after a suspension ...

Canada's Barrick Gold Corp has discovered geological extensions at its Kibali gold mining joint venture in Democratic Republic of Congo that …

DR Congo gold mine collapse leaves 50 feared dead. Rescuers are digging through rubble after a gold mine collapsed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving about 50 …

Last Updated: 7th March, 2021 13:58 IST Congo: Mountain Made Up Of Gold-rich Soil Discovered In A Village, Authorities Ban Mining The mountain is said to be made up of 60-90% of gold, which triggered a frenzy as several miners from all …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) contains vast and significant mining resources including more than 1100 minerals and precious metals. With such riches, the DRC has the potential to become one of the richest countries in Africa and to guarantee the well-being of its population—including its children. However, despite the availability of these mineral […]

At the Kachanga mine in South Kivu, the panel quoted three diggers saying that from 2019 until at least March 2020, over 120 combined members of their gold-mining cooperatives had to pay 1,000 Congolese francs daily to some members of Congo's armed forces "who sent the money to the military hierarchy of the 33rd military region."

1 11/02/21 AT 12:04 PM. Chinese-owned companies, under investigation for irregularities in their gold mining operations in the far east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, hope to "bounce back ...