DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

News and press review

CIFTAM in the press.
A changing sector.

Read publications mentioning CIFTAM and selected news on artisanal mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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CIFTAM IN THE NEWS

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the sector’s conversation.

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PRESS REVIEW

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Agence Congolaise de Presse

CIFTAM in the press

CIFTAM mentioned in an article on mining governance

Agence Congolaise de Presse reports that Philippe Bisimwa, Director General of CIFTAM, attended the ethical excellence workshop held in Kinshasa from 31 August to 4 September 2026. Discussions focused on mining governance, community participation and cooperative formalisation.

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SECTOR WATCH

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in the artisanal sector.

Selected SAEMAPE publications on formalisation and support for artisanal miners.

Formalisation and dignity at the Artisanal Mining Forum

SAEMAPE

Formalisation and dignity at the Artisanal Mining Forum

SAEMAPE identifies formalisation, traceability and cooperative organisation among the priorities discussed at the forum on 11 September 2026.

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Kolwezi: assessing pilot artisanal mining zones

SAEMAPE

Kolwezi: assessing pilot artisanal mining zones

A SAEMAPE mission assesses operating conditions and priority needs in ZEA 350 and 371 to prepare their development.

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SAEMAPE and CHEMAF: an agreement in principle

SAEMAPE

SAEMAPE and CHEMAF: an agreement in principle

SAEMAPE announces an agreement in principle with CHEMAF to strengthen support for and formalisation of artisanal mining.

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