Alphamin resumes drilling at Bisie

Alphamin Resources has recommenced drilling at its Bisie tin prospect following assurances from the Democratic Republic of Congo government over security. An incident in July had resulted in all staff being evacuated from the site. Bisie and the surrounding Walikale...

DR Congo government wants bigger stake in mine projects

Plans by Democratic Republic of Congo to raise its stake in new mining projects to 35% from 5% under a revised mining code have unnerved investors, Reuters reported. DR Congo – which holds rich deposits of copper, tin, cobalt and gold – is reviewing its...