One major trend is the move towards resource nationalism, where governments are increasing their stakes in mining ventures.

Mining is prohibited in protected areas, which includes the reserve, according to Congo’s mining code. Issa Aboubacar, a spokesperson for the Chinese company, Kimia Mining Investment, said the ...

The Rwanda-backed M23 has said it is committed to a ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo despite its capture ...

The DRC seeks to offer key minerals to the U.S., but rebel forces and China largely control access to these vital rare earth resources, which are said to be worth trillions of dollars.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured the town of Walikale in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to media reports citing local and security sources. The rebels took over ...

The seizure of the town of around 60,000 people late on Wednesday marks the farthest west the anti-government group has advanced into the interior of the Democratic Republic of Congo since it ...

Metals and minerals: Every powerful country in the world is currently striving hard to obtain rare minerals. On February 27, the Indian government announced the securing of a 9,000 square ...

To mark International Women’s Day we’re digging into an often overlooked, but critical sector for the global economy, and for many millions of women: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). From gold, ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Soldiers from the Ugandan People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and soldiers from the 214th DP ...

Rebels from the M23 group have seized the strategic mining town of Walikale in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking their furthest westward advance in the ongoing conflict. Nestor ...