DR Congo

Africa Mining: DRC miners form new body to fight mining code

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

Miners operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo have formed a new body, the Mining Promotion Initiative (MPI), to engage with the government on their concerns about the country’s new code and other issues affecting the local industry.

Africa Mining: DRC Mining Code draft regulations complete, but industry still hopes for changes

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

Major mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remain hopeful that meaningful changes can still be made to the 2018 Mining Code.

Africa Mining: Congo miners continue to press gov’t for code revision

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

Kinshasa, DRC, 14 May 2018 – The commission appointed to draft the regulations to effect the 2018 Mining code has officially completed its work and will now report back to the Minister of Mines who will work with the inter-ministerial commission ahead of presenting it to government for approval, industry representatives* said today.

Africa Mining: Mining industry submits mining code proposal to DRC govt

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

Mining industry representatives on Thursday submitted a formal proposal to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministry of Mines, aimed at addressing concerns about the country’s recently revised mining code and government’s revenue needs.

Africa Mining: First train carrying ore from DR Congo arrives in Angola

Posted on March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Mozambique Resources Post

The delivery of the first shipment of manganese mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo carried along the Benguela Railroad to the port of Lobito provided tax revenue of 22,000 kwanzas (US$103), said the regional director of Angola’s 7th Tax Region.