Randgold CEO warns DRC: With proposed tax, $2.5bn Kibali Mine a non-starter
Randgold CEO Mark Bristow warns had DRC then implemented its proposed new tax regime, his group’s massive Kibali gold mine would never have been built.
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Belgian Prince, dedicated Director of DRC’s Virunga National Park – epitomising hope in Africa
Prince Emmanuel’s tale pulls at the heart-strings as it informs us of the tireless fight of those who believe in the future of the Virunga National Park and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Congo president fires CEO of state miner Gecamines for “gross negligence”
KINSHASA (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Joseph Kabila has fired the chief executive of the country’s state mining company Gecamines for “gross negligence”, according to a presidential decree read out on the state television channel. Government officials declined to give further details on the nature of Ahmed Kalej Nkand’s negligence following Saturday’s decision. The government issued a stern warning to Gecamines last … Read more