Democratic Republic of Congo launched its first state-backed gold refinery as it moves to formalize a trade historically linked to smuggling and conflict in the country’s mineral-rich east.

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — An artisanal mine collapsed in the Central African Republic on Thursday morning, killing eight people, according to miners who are at the scene. The collapse, ...

Mark Pieth, a Swiss lawyer and professor of criminal law, discusses the issues raised by a recent OCCRP investigation into how weak industry regulations may have allowed gold from conflict areas in ...

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Residents living near Lega Dembi mine, located in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, have complained of serious health impacts for ...

State company DRC Gold Trading aims to collect 15 tonnes of artisanal gold in 2026, far above volumes declared in recent years. The company plans to expand operations across eight additional provinces ...

Crude oil plunges 7% as Trump hints at imminent end to Middle East war. Congo copper supply at risk due to sulphur import issues via Strait of Hormuz. Gold and silver surge on a weaker dollar; US Fed ...

Air pollution by the world’s biggest cobalt producer appears to have damaged the health of local communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to an investigation by environmental groups.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking to significantly increase the volume of gold sourced from its vast artisanal mining sector as part of a broader effort to formalize trade and strengthen ...