In the eastern part of the country, nine mining companies, six of them Chinese, have been temporarily shut down by the provincial authorities. Gold mining. Especially in Mwengaquis’ territory was the stage for tensions between local communities and foreign operators who were active in the exploitation of gold.
as reported from Kinshasa, Patient Ligodi
According to the governor of South Kivu, many foreign companies operating in the province are operating illegally. In any case, this is what is stated in an internal report.
Some companies have been established in the province for several years. “They land in our province only with a research permit,” states South Kivu Governor Théo Ngwabidje Kasi. And once there, they are illegally operating our mines. ”
According to the governor, some companies have claimed that they will support local mining cooperatives. But today they are in semi-industrial production. Local communities also complain about cases of river pollution.
The Governor hopes that the conclusions of this report will enable the judiciary to address certain issues and clean up this sector. This control operation should soon extend to the Shabunda, Fizi and Kalehe areas.
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