On a recent visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Pope Francis condemned the large companies from the West and China that mine the poor country's abundant mineral resources. Speaking ...
Beneath Congo's rich red earth lies the world's largest known deposit of cobalt, a key metal in the lithium-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
Coltan is indispensable to the making of modern electronic devices but its mining causes human and environmental disasters in the DR Congo.
Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara …
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about us About MMR Established in 2009 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mining Mineral Resources (MMR) stands as a pioneer in the exploration and production of crucial minerals such as Tin, Tantalum, and Tungsten. Setting a benchmark in responsible sourcing, MMR spearheaded the introduction of iTSCi in the country and proudly holds …
The mining industry has led to large-scale conflict, particularly in eastern Congo. The Congolese military, more than 120 militias and armed groups, and other governments have waged decades of war for control of the region's mining reserves.Most of the funding for armed groups comes from mining profits, and many of the groups …
The five largest mines, i.e., Tenke Fungurume Mine, Frontier Mine, Sicomines Copper-Cobalt Mine, Kibali Mine, and KOV Mine, cumulatively produced approximately 46.82 …
Mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo include both large, international mining houses and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining companies (ASM). DRC's active mining companies: • …
Established in 1997 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MCK has proven itself as the leading mining, earthworks and civils contractor in the region.
We have succeeded over the years to become the most trusted producer of Copper and Cobalt Products in the Democratic Republic of Congo, exploiting the Mines of Lupoto, …
The Mining industry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a significant factor in the world's production of cobalt, copper, diamond, tantalum, iron, and gold.
Established in 1997 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MCK has proven itself as the leading mining, earthworks and civils contractor in the region. A reputation that has …
Mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo include both large, international mining houses and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining companies (ASM).
The top five largest gold mining companies operate in diverse regions across the world, from Africa and Asia to South America, the US and Russia.
This article will discuss the leading cobalt extraction companies and their operational footprint. If you want to skip our overview of the major moves and trends in the cobalt mining industry ...
International mining companies attracted by high-grade and low-cost mines are increasingly attracted to the DRC's copper belt in the southern part of the …
Copper and cobalt are the Democratic Republic of Congo's two biggest exports. Artisanal miners often dig for these riches on lands licensed to large companies, sometimes prompting violent state intervention. The government should instead foster better ways for citizens to share in the mineral wealth.
The Kibali gold mine is located in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), approximately 220 kilometres east of the capital of the Haut Uele …
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SOMINIERE is an independent precious minerals mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across the mineral rich region of eastern Congo. While gold is our principal product, we also have interests in diamond mining and other precious minerals where we can leverage existing assets ...
After revelations of child labor and dire conditions in Congolese cobalt mines, automakers and mineral companies said they'd adhere to international safety standards.
A deal to allow the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler to cash out his mining positions in the Democratic Republic of Congo has enraged human rights activists and some government officials.
The government of Congo is trying to clean up cobalt mining in the country. Here's the backstory.
Welcome to Congo Mining Cooperative Our mission is "to be Congo's most mining professionals centric company, where customers can find and discover Congo mining opportunities and give them the most compelling mining experience possible." GET IN TOUCH Sustainable Development CMC will at all-time demonstrate its commitment to …
A federal appeals court on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit that sought to hold Apple, Google, Tesla and other major tech companies liable for their alleged use of child labor to mine cobalt in the ...
Companies can't verify that their source didn't involve artisanal mining. A discussion over responsible sourcing strategies and practices is needed.
Here are the ten largest cobalt mines by production across the world, according to GlobalData's mining database.
Mining Laws and Regulations Congo D.R. 2024. ICLG - Mining Laws and Regulations - Congo D.R. Chapter covers common issues in mining laws and regulations – including the acquisition of rights, ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, transfer and encumbrance, environmental aspects, native title and land rights.
Communaute Miniere de Goma's success stems from organizing the Artisan miners community and collaborating with other mining companies. Believing that natural mineral resources belong to the people and that they should enjoy the benefits, the community uses the minerals to generate revenue.