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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have arrested 58 people suspected of involvement in violence and vandalism during protests by artisanal miners in Kolwezi, the country's main ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Lualaba » People: Congo detains 300 Chinese in illegal mining crackdown
Around 300 Chinese nationals have been detained in the Democratic Republic of Congo's copper-rich Kolwezi hub during a targeted crackdown on illegal mining operations.
News Democratic Republic Congo » Lualaba » People: Bridge collapse at Congo copper mine leaves dozens dead, sparks calls for investigation
Authorities report dozens dead after panic triggered by alleged gunfire caused a bridge collapse at a Lualaba copper mine, prompting calls for an independent investigation.
News Democratic Republic Congo » Lualaba » People: DR Congo Seeks Investment to Formalise Artisanal Mining Through 64 Designated Zones
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking financing and technical partnerships to develop 64 artisanal mining zones in Lualaba and Haut-Katanga provinces as part of efforts to formalise ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Lualaba » People: Death toll at Glencore’s mine puts spotlight on illegal mining
For Glencore, the mine accident is a warning sign of the risks of working in Congo, which ranks as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Investors have punished the company’s shares in the ...