Chinese gold mining companies in eastern DRC face criticism for illegal operations polluting rivers and damaging farmland.

Chinese gold mining companies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) face criticism for illegal operations that pollute rivers and damage farmland in South Kivu. Despite a 2022 ban on unpermitted mining, hundreds of firms continue to operate, often partnering with local cooperatives to bypass regulations. Local priest Davide Marcheselli and civil groups advocate for accountability, but oversight remains weak, with increased gold exports failing to reduce black market activities.

October 24, 2024
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