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BGR (2019) Mapping of the DRC artisanal copper-cobalt …
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the world's largest cobalt producer. Cobalt is a key commodity for battery-powered vehicles and other modern technological developments. Cobalt ore, along with copper, is hosted by the so-called Copperbelt in the south-eastern DRC where the ore is mainly extracted through large-scale industrial ...
Ivanhoe Mines Announces the KITOKO …
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo–(Newsfile Corp. – November 28, 2023) – Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Founder and Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete are excited …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Mining …
The mining sector revenues of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have significantly increased proportionally to the mining production. Unfortunately, the increase in mining production has not ...
D.R. Congo's mining capital is at the heart of
KOLWEZI, Democratic Republic of Congo — Little about Kolwezi, a small city in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, hints at its global importance. Nondescript and ringed …
Heart of Darkness: The Cataclysm of Artisanal Cobalt Mining in the Congo
Amnesty International, too, reports on vast forced evictions and human rights abuses linked to the expansion of industrial-scale cobalt and copper mines in the DRC. The organization advocates for ...
DRC: People uprooted so copper and cobalt demand can be …
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 …
Ivanhoe Mines and China's Zijin Mining Group sign …
Ivanhoe Mines and China's Zijin Mining Group sign landmark agreement to co-develop the world-scale Kamoa copper discovery in the Democratic Republic of Congo Zijin to acquire 49.5% of Ivanhoe's Kamoa stake for a total cash consideration of US$412 million […]
Mapping of the Artisanal Copper-Cobalt Mining Sector …
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the world's largest cobalt producer. Cobalt is a key commodity for battery-powered vehicles and other modern technological developments. Cobalt ore, along with copper, is hosted by the so-called Copperbelt in the south-eastern DRC where the ore is mainly extracted through large-scale industrial ...
The human cost of cobalt: Modern slavery in the Democratic …
Most of the world's cobalt is extracted in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But to get it, hundreds of thousands of Congolese people labor with no other means to survive. On episode three of On Point's special series -- cobalt and the human cost of mining.
Artisanal mining: the struggle to clean up a murky industry
Now 30, a teacher and interpreter, Asamoah says he is one of the lucky few in the surreal, almost otherworldly, reddish-brown landscapes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's copper and ...
DELVE COUNTRY PROFILE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the richest countries in terms of natural resources in Africa. Its natural resources include large deposits of copper, cobalt, ... administration, invested in large-scale mining (LSM) of copper. The Union Minière du Haut-Katanga (UMHK) was created in 1906 and was granted extensive concessions in ...
Artisanal cobalt mining swallowing city in …
Satellite imagery provided by Planet Labs shows the dramatic growth of copper and cobalt mines in and around the city of Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Cobalt and Corruption: The Influence of …
As a global powerhouse in the technological market, China is one such state with an invested interest in the demand for cobalt. According to an investigative series by The New York Times, private and state-owned Chinese …
Ivanhoe's giant Kamoa-Kakula hits stage 3 commercial copper …
Ivanhoe Mines' (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) Kamoa-Kakula copper mine, the world's third-largest, has reached commercial production in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the company said Monday.. The concentrator had previously started production just over two months ago, shortly after its construction was completed ahead of schedule at the end of …
Supporting Sustainable Mining Practices and Pathways in the Congo …
For emerging nations, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Central African regions in general that historically lacked effective governance in the mining sector, industrial ...
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The country is also the second-largest producer of copper. But despite the recent U.S. push to increase its footprint in critical minerals, China remains overwhelmingly dominant. …
KPMG GLOBAL MINING INSTITUTE
mines exported to China. Source: 1. China has a Congo Copper headache Asia Times, March 11, 2010 2. Chinas a Congo Copper headache, Asia Times, March 11, 2010 3. USGS The Africa Report, Investing DR Congo 2013; USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2013; World Bank, Doing Business 2014. 25% . Global diamond reserves in DRC, and largest in Africa . 80%
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Industrial Mining of …
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 including sexual assault, arson and beatings.
Mining of cobalt, copper in DRC leading to …
The expansion of industrial-scale mines that extract cobalt and copper for rechargeable batteries has led to forced evictions and human rights abuses, including sexual assault, in the Democratic ...
DR Congo's mining capital caught in the U.S.-China struggle …
Its firms own over 80 percent of Congo's copper mines, according to the Lobito Corridor Investment Promotion Authority. And they enjoy a similarly commanding position in …
Human Rights Abuses in the DRC's Cobalt and Copper Mining …
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is known for its abundant reserves of cobalt and copper, crucial components for the production of rechargeable. ... "The forced evictions taking place as companies seek to expand industrial-scale copper and cobalt mining projects are wrecking lives and must stop now."
Canadian mining firm accused of human rights …
The Canadian company Ivanhoe Mines compromised the human rights of hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who were evicted to make way for the expansion of a sprawling copper-mining …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Industrial …
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 including sexual assault, …
D.R. Congo's mining capital is at the heart of Biden's bid to …
The country is also the second-largest producer of copper. But despite the recent U.S. push to increase its footprint in critical minerals, China remains overwhelmingly dominant. Its …
D.R. Congo's mining capital is at the heart of Biden's bid to …
Its firms own over 80 percent of Congo's copper mines, according to the Lobito Corridor Investment Promotion Authority. And they enjoy a similarly commanding position in …
Dewatering strategy for a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Golden CO; USA "Reliable Mine Water Technology" IMWA 2013 Dewatering strategy for a copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo Gideon Steyl¹, Gerrit van Tonder², Lordrif Chironga³ ¹Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 9300; Golder Associates, Brisbane, Australia, 4064, [email protected] ²Institute for Groundwater …
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO: FORCED …
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 including sexual assault, arson and beatings. ... The forced evictions taking place as companies seek to expand industrial-scale copper and cobalt mining ...
Ivanhoe Mines begins new era of commercial copper …
"This is a historic moment for Ivanhoe Mines and the Democratic Republic of Congo," said Mr. Friedland. "Discovering and delivering a copper province of this scale, grade and outstanding ESG credentials, ahead of schedule and on budget, is a unicorn in the copper mining business. This accomplishment reflects the outstanding cooperation of
Making Mining Safe and Fair: Artisanal cobalt extraction …
mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The goal of the assessment was to identify actions that could eliminate violations of human rights and the use of child labour in sourcing cobalt in the DRC. These findings are intended to inform future dialogue on human rights and child labour issues associated with artisanal small-scale mining
Small-scale mining and child labour in Kolwezi, …
Child labour is a critical issue in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The case of Kolwezi in Lualaba is of interest because the area is known as the capital of cobalt, a strategic mineral for the transition to a low-carbon economy. Since 2017, global demand for cobalt
Baseline Study of Artisanal and Small-Scale Cobalt …
6| Baseline Study of Artisanal and Small-Scale Cobalt Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo Cobalt, in use in the technology industry as a critical battery material for automotive, renewable energies, and electronic devices, is also central to the aerospace and healthcare industries (Cobalt Institute n.d.), hence
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Forced evictions at
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 including sexual assault, arson and beatings. ... The forced evictions taking place as companies seek to expand industrial-scale copper and cobalt mining ...
News Release
Ivanhoe Mines is a Canadian mining company focused on advancing its three principal projects in Southern Africa: the development of new mines at the Kamoa-Kakula copper discovery in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Platreef palladium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa; and the extensive redevelopment and ...
Distributional impact of corporate extraction and …
Introduction. The end of the second civil war (1998–2003) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) brought renewed large-scale mining (LSM) investment in the Katanga region of southeastern DRC, which has a long history of LSM including by state-owned copper-mining enterprise Gécamines.