DR Congo: how the EGC is trying to sanitize artisanal cobalt mining in Kolwezi
The state-owned Enterprise générale du Cobalt (EGC) is working to improve the artisanal cobalt mining industry in Kolwezi, having exported 1,000 tons of 'clean' cobalt in November 2025, despite facing various challenges.
DRC: Cases of Nosebleeds in Kolwezi, Ruashi Mining's Activity Under Scrutiny
Residents in Kolwezi, DRC, report cases of nosebleeds which they attribute to pollution linked to Ruashi Mining.
DR Congo: 12 dead in the collapse of an artisanal mine near Kolwezi
Twelve artisanal miners have died in a mine collapse near Kolwezi, marking another tragic incident in the region that raises concerns about mining safety.
South of the DRC: Residents of Kolwezi Worried About the Consequences of Mining Activities on the City Center
Residents of Kolwezi in the DRC express concerns over the impact of mining activities on their city center's future, as significant destruction and displacement occur.
DRC: In Kolwezi, residents denounce air pollution around the Musonoï mine
In Kolwezi, residents near the Ruashi Mining company are complaining about air pollution as the company tests a new facility related to the underground mining of Musonoï.