THE MINERALS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

In the north of the province of Kivu, there are outcrops of carbonatite of Lueshe, rich in pyrochlores, while at the Rwandan border, the region of volcanos contains lavas in which several new silicates have been discovered. In the north of Congo, in the Oriental Province, there are the famous gold exploitations of Kilo-Moto.

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Actors Must Suspend Sourcing Minerals Financing Armed …

Additionally, on February 12, the DRC government declared a number of mine sites across North Kivu and South Kivu as "red," with no legal sourcing from the areas allowed. Private sector actors must immediately cease their sourcing of minerals from any areas under influence of armed groups, including mine sites, transportation routes, and ...

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(PDF) A review of the G4 "tin granites" and associate minerals

A review of the G4 "tin granites" and associate minerals occurences in the Kivu belt (Eastern democratic Republic of Congo) and their relationships with the last Kibaran tectonothermal events.

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Group Kivu Mining

Group Kivu Mining is a prominent player in the gold mining industry, known for its unwavering commitment to excellence and sustainable practices. Founded with a vision to harness the rich …

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Congo jails three Chinese citizens in illegal mining crackdown

The judge in a court in Bukavu, the capital of eastern South Kivu province, found the defendants guilty on Tuesday of money-laundering, illegal purchase and possession of mineral substances, and ...

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DR Congo: Precious minerals at the heart of the conflict in Kivu

North Kivu's underground is rich in minerals—coltan, cassiterite, and tungsten—essential for producing high-value items such as smartphone batteries. What is …

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MINSERVE

MINSERVE is a medium mining and commodity trading company. Founded in Goma, NORTH KIVU as MINEX, which was purposely formed to trade in Raw Gold, then later in 2011 changed to MINSERVE Sprl and expanded to trading in the three Ts, that is, Tin, Tungsten and Tantalite together with Gold ... We were one of the first companies to implement Three ...

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Three Chinese Nationals Detained in DR Congo for Illegal Gold …

According to Jean Jacques Purusi, the governor of South Kivu province, the authorities discovered the gold and cash concealed beneath the seats of the vehicle being used by the suspects.

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Maps of DRC Archives

IPIS created maps of conflict minerals in eastern DRC, more particularly on Haut Uele, Ituri and North and South Kivu. These maps detail the type of minerals, the qualification of the mines, the mining titles and give an overview of armed …

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DR Congo gold: Chinese nationals arrested with bars and …

The arrests come as fighting continues to flare in the neighbouring North Kivu province, where a Rwanda-backed rebel group has captured large areas of territory.

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Mineral supply chains mapping and labour market …

This mineral supply chain mapping and labour market assessment covers the two intervention areas of the Partnership Against Child Exploitation (PACE) project in DRC, around Masisi in North Kivu province and Nzibira in South Kivu province. Findings are based on interviews, surveys, and focus groups with key

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The African war brewing over 'blood minerals' in phones

Diamonds are found there, gold too, but the most coveted riches are the lesser known ones: coltan, wolfram, cassiterite, and a dizzying array of other metal salts. These minerals, crucial in the production of laptops and smartphones, have for decades turned the province of North Kivu into a honeypot for smugglers.

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ITSCI update on the security situation in North Kivu Province

The security situation in North Kivu Province, DRC, remains volatile and continues to evolve rapidly, with important differences from one territory to another. We continue to closely monitor the situation and regularly engage with local authorities in order to evaluate impacts on surrounding areas and remain responsive to evolving risks on 3T supply chains and local …

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Maps of DRC

The movement took up arms again in 2021, and it rapidly seized vast territories in the south-east of North Kivu province in 2022, with military support from the Rwandan army. The IPIS-ASSODIP report included several …

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NORTH KIVU PROVINCE

NORTH KIVU PROVINCE. County town: GOMA. Area: 59,483 km2. ... chicken and egg production units, sugar refinery, mineral water production units, mayonnaise production units, fish smoking units, potato and banana chips production units, potato mash production unit etc. ... Semi-industrial mineral exploitation units in the province. Gold recovery ...

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DRC rebels take eastern city of Goma – why it matters and what …

In a major escalation in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), rebels from the March 23 Movement – or M23 – have seized Goma, the capital city of North Kivu province.

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South Kivu's Mineral Wealth Lost to Illicit Mining, Earning Under …

South Kivu, a province rich in copper, cobalt, lithium, and other valuable minerals, generates less than $1 million annually due to widespread illicit mining ... This stark contrast between the province's mineral potential and its economic output was highlighted by Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi during a recent meeting with local stakeholders ...

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What's Reigniting War In Congo? Rare Minerals And Rwandan …

-Analysis-PARIS – An old and deadly conflict has resurfaced amid a time of deep global upheaval.In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Goma — the capital of North Kivu province and home to one million people — has fallen into the hands of M23 rebels.The takeover Monday triggered widespread panic and a massive exodus of civilian refugees.

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North Kivu

North Kivu is a province bordering Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital city is Goma. ... North Kivu is rich in mineral deposits. [79] The province contains a variety of ... [85] Gold deposits are located in Beni, Lubero, Masisi, and Walikale, while silver is found in all territories except Nyiragongo. Rutshuru ...

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Fighting in Africa's mineral-rich DRC killed over 3,000 in less

At least 700 people have been killed and 2,800 people injured since Sunday in intense fighting in Goma, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, a UN spokesman said ...

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Gold mining in North Kivu...

Gold mining in North Kivu Province While gold deposits in North Kivu receive far less international attention than the province's tin, ... GOLD Tantalite Minerals. S o o d e s n p t r c 3 u 0 e i a 4 t 1 f 5 0 4 0 t u 0, 4 5 l 2 a c 1 m i 4 i b c ...

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ITSCI update on our work in North Kivu, DRC

Other minerals such as gold are more prominent than 3Ts in Lubero Territory and 3T production has always been marginal compared to neighbouring territories. Therefore, the …

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From 'conflict minerals' to peace? Reviewing mining reforms, …

In North Kivu, 3T minerals are an important source of income for many artisanal miners. Weyns et al. (2016: 4) note that 32 per cent of miners work in 3T mines, whereas 69 per cent work in gold mines. In May 2019, 3T and gold sector accounted for about 21,597 miners in total (Matthysen et al., 2019: 4). The structural characteristics of the 3T ...

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Mineral extraction in the province of Nord-Kivu, DRC: present

The mining in the Province of North Kivu is mainly for gold, cassiterite, coltan, diamonds, tourmaline, pyrochlore, wolfram… These minerals are extracted through artisanal mining by groups of diggers known as cooperatives that sell to processing entities (desks) …

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Ituri: Gold, land, and ethnicity in north-eastern Congo

North Kivu: The Backgr ound to Con ict in North Kivu Province of Eastern Congo P ARECO: Land, Local Strongmen, and the Roots of Militia Politics in North Kivu

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UPDF troops in Congo reinforce conflict minerals link to Uganda

Jason Stearns, director of Congo Research Group, says Uganda's economic interests – competition with Rwanda over gold – have kept its military engaged in Ituri and North Kivu to secure ...

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The DRC's historic case against Apple over blood minerals in its …

Most of it is concentrated in Rubaya, a mining town in North Kivu province which produces over 15% of the global supply of Tantalum. By the end of April, it was taken over by the Rwandan army-backed militia, the M23. ... In 2022, Rwanda sold a billion-dollar worth of 3T minerals and gold, collectively known as 3TG, despite having little ...

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China's Illegal Mining Operations in the Democratic Republic of …

Most of the locations seized by the M23 rebel group—including Numbi, Lumbishi, Shanje, and Minova—in the south Kivu Province are home to abundant reserves of tourmaline, perilium, cassiterite, and gold, as well as Rubaya in the North Kivu province, which is also home to most of the DRC's coltan reserve.

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Arrests in DR Congo Highlight Gold Smuggling Issues

Three Chinese nationals were apprehended in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They were found with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash. The authorities discovered the gold and money hidden under the seats of their vehicle. Jean Jacques Purusi, the governor of South Kivu province, confirmed the details of the arrest.

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The key factors fueling conflict in eastern DRC

In late April 2024, the M23 gained control over a mine near Rubaya town in North Kivu province. To that point in its history, the militia had taxed the smuggling of minerals into Rwanda as a ...

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