DRC: suspension of mining activities for three months in two territories of Sud-Kivu

Kinshasa, May 24^th, 2026 (CPA). – The mining activities in the territories of Mwenga and Shabunda, in Sud-Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have been suspended for a period of three (3) months, following the illegal exploitation consulted on Saturday by CPA. “Are suspended, for a period of three (3) months, all mining activities in the territories of Mwenga and Shabunda, in Sud-Kivu Province, following the resurgence of illegal mining activities denounced in this part of the national territory, as substantiated by the report from the public administrative services and the conclusions of parliamentary inquiries,” it is read. According to the source, these illegal mining activities have had a negative impact on the security and integrity of the national territory, in particular through the financing of projects designed to destabilise the Republic’s institutions. To this end, the Minister in charge of Mines has ordered an inspection mission by the General Inspection of Mines, in collaboration with other relevant State departments, to investigate the legality and legitimacy of mining operations, to document the reported incidents, identify those responsible, and recommend coercive or corrective measures in accordance with the law. “The General Secretary for Mines is responsible for the implementation of this decree, which comes into force on the date of its signature,” it is specified. CPA/