MCK Group

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 been built over 26 years of commitment to customer satisfaction and the highest standards of excellence, reliability, safety and service.

Deforestation triggered by artisanal mining in eastern Democratic …

With 107 million hectares (ha) of rainforest, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is home to about 60% of the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest in the world 1.Despite widespread ...

Procurement Improving Mining Local

The case of the Democratic Republic of Congo June 2021. Imprint PUBLISHED BY Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) Stilleweg 2 ... • Mining projects with infrastructure components provide opportunities for alleviating infrastructure constraints (transport, energy, etc .) on local businesses . ...

What coltan mining in the DRC costs people and the …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in natural resources – its untapped deposits of minerals are estimated to be worth US$24 trillion. Gold, diamonds, cobalt and zinc are among them.

Child Labor and Forced Labor Reports

In 2022, the Democratic Republic of the Congo made minimal advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. In October, the Inter‐ministerial Commission to Combat Child Labor in Mines and Artisanal Mining Sites launched the Child Labor Monitoring System.

Procurement Improving Mining Local

Local procurement plans at the company / project level are a practical tool for planning and monitoring. Mining projects with infrastructure components provide opportunities for …

Ending Exploitation in the DRC's Deadly Cobalt …

For more than five years, the Fund has partnered with Apple to support activists working with miners and mining-affected communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the …

Artisanal cobalt mining swallowing city in Democratic …

Artisanal and small-scale mining are estimated to employ an estimated 200,000 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and over a million more are …

Chinese companies to pour $7 billion into mining infrastructure in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo's state miner, Gecamines, will be entitled to a 1.2% royalty. Congo holds the title of the world's largest producer of cobalt, a vital element in batteries for electric vehicles and mobile phones.; The country also ranks as the third-largest global producer of copper, and its mining landscape is largely …

Kamoto Mine, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Katanga Mining Limited (KML) is developing the Kamoto mine as part of its extensive copper-cobalt project in Lualaba Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Glencore International (GIAG), a subsidiary of Glencore, holds 86.3% stake in KML.

Mining code of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mining code of the Democratic Republic of Congo. ... Democratic Republic of Congo EITI. March 2018. Share. The law replaces an earlier code from 2002. It raises royalties on minerals and removes a clause that protected miners from changes to the fiscal and customs regime for 10 years.

One hundred years of cobalt production in the Democratic …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) mined 69% of world cobalt in 2020. • DRC cobalt mining grew at a compound annual rate of 20% from 1995 through …

Governor of eastern Congo's gold-rich province bans mining …

The governor of the South Kivu province in eastern Congo on Friday ordered the suspension of all mining activities in order to "restore order" in the mineral-rich region plagued by violence ... one of the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo that have been plagued by violence from armed groups for nearly three decades. ...

Dispute Resolution in Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has a complex relationship with international labor standards, involving a mix of conventions, domestic legislation, and enforcement realities. ... These limitations contribute to persistent issues like child labor in the mining sector and violations of worker safety regulations. Challenges in Implementation.

Democratic Republic of Congo | Pact

Since 2003, Pact has worked on a wide range of development issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo, mostly focused on artisanal and small-scale mining communities. Our work in DRC is helping to make this vital livelihood safer, more formalized and productive, and free of human rights abuses.

Congo government extends suspension of ERG's Boss Mining

Democratic Republic of Congo extended the suspension of Eurasian Resources Group's Boss Mining copper and cobalt project for at least three months amid ongoing environmental and safety concerns.

The DRC is revisiting its mining code. Why reform is long …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has scheduled its 15-year-old mining code for review. The country must ensure reform that benefits its people.

Deforestation triggered by artisanal mining in eastern …

With 107 million hectares (ha) of rainforest, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is home to about 60% of the Congo Basin, the second-largest rainforest …

Seeking Access to Congo's Metals, White House Aims to …

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.

Congo suspends ERG subcontractors at major cobalt mine

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended nine subcontracting companies working at mines run by Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), as the cobalt and copper producer faces fresh ...

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Five Largest Mines in 2021

Tenke Fungurume Mine in Katanga, was the largest mine in Democratic Republic of the Congo, producing approximately 16.6 million metric tons per annum (mmtpa) of Run-of-Mine (ROM) and primarily produced copper (209.12 thousand tonnes) in 2021. The Tenke Fungurume Mine is owned by CMOC Group Ltd;Bohai Industrial Investment Fund …

Forced evictions at industrial cobalt and copper mines in the …

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Industrial mining of cobalt and copper for rechargeable batteries is leading to grievous human rights abuses The expansion of industrial-scale cobalt and copper mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has led to the forced eviction of entire communities and grievous human rights abuses …

Understanding DRC's new mining law power play: Will the

The Democratic Republic of Congo adopted a new Mining Code, but industry and government are at loggerheads over taxation. Last month, the Democratic …

Mining Profile: Democratic Republic of Congo

This short news article is a mining profile of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was published by both the MiningIR and the Minerals to Metals Initiative Website page of the University of Cape ...

HUACHIN MINING SPRL Company Profile | Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic …

Support Activities for Mining Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Printer Friendly View Address: 747 Quarter Joli Site Commune Annexe Lubumbashi Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo

Since colonization, "the Congolese economy has relied extensively on the industrial exploitation and export of raw materials" (Bezy et al., 1981) by foreign multinational companies.Modern DRC began with King Leopold as the sole owner of the DRC's land and resources in the second half of the nineteenth century (1885 to 1908).

Mineral Concessions: Avoiding Conflict in DR Congo's Mining …

In June and July 2019, soldiers entered the two largest industrial mining sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). [fn] TFM and the Kamoto Copper Company mine are the DRC's largest as measured by government revenue in 2015. "Democratic Republic of Congo", Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), 10 June 2020.

Bill Gates-backed mining startup wants to expand into Congo

KoBold Metals, a mining start-up backed by Bill Gates that's developing a copper project in Zambia, is getting closer to investing in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mining Industry Overview and Economic Impact in the Democratic Republic …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is positioned as a significant player in the global mining industry, boasting extensive reserves of cobalt, copper, gold, diamonds, and other precious minerals.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has some of the …

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has some of the world's most important mineral reserves. For more than a decade the extraction of these resources has been linked to conflict, human rights abuses and corruption. ... Profits and loss: Mining and human rights in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo June 20, 2013 …

Four Lawmakers Denounce Plan to Ease Sanctions on Mining …

Mr. Gertler has been accused of relying on personal ties to government officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo to get mining concessions at below-market prices.

Inside the Democratic Republic of Congo's Diamond Mines …

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, almost all diamond mining is done by hand. ... Lynsey Addario and I journeyed to the heart of Congo's diamond mining district in August to report on an $81.4 billion industry that links the miners of Tshikapa with the glittering salesrooms of the world's jewelry retailers.

Inside the Democratic Republic of Congo's Diamond Mines

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, almost all diamond mining is done by hand. It's a labor-intensive process that requires hauling away layers of dirt and rock, sometimes 50 feet deep, to ...

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC: Whereas the Constitutional Decree-Law no. 003 of 27 May1997 pertaining to the organisation and the exercise of powers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in particular the second paragraph of section 5 ; Whereas the Mining (Code) Act 007/2002 of 11 July 2002, in particular, sections 9 [a], 326 and 334

Manono Lithium-Tin Project, Democratic Republic of Congo

The proven and probable reserves of the Manono project are estimated at 93 million tonnes (Mt) grading 1.58% Lithium oxide (Li 2 O) and 988g/t of Tin (Sn), as of April 2020.. Mining methods. The Manono project will utilise conventional open-pit mining methods of drill and blast with articulated haul trucks and hydraulic excavators.. The drill …

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), country located in central Africa.Officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country has a 25-mile (40-km) coastline on the Atlantic Ocean but is …

BHP discussing Congo copper deal in shift of strategy

BHP Group is in talks about buying into a copper project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a dramatic departure from the world's biggest mining company's policy of shunning ...

Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo:

Coltan Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo: How tantalum-using industries can commit to the reconstruction of the DRC. This report gives a factual background to the extraction of coltan, its refining to tantalum metal and its ultimate use in many different types of equipment. The report had been researched and written by …