Delays and dangers of getting copper out of Africa
In order to get a truckload of copper out of Africa, Chanda Kulungika must spend a week sitting in one of the world’s longest traffic jams.
In order to get a truckload of copper out of Africa, Chanda Kulungika must spend a week sitting in one of the world’s longest traffic jams.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has dropped its plans to change its mining code after opposition from mining companies, Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu says.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering from power shortages that are hindering attempts to increase minerals production.
Opposition parties in the DRC are coalescing around a campaign to stop what they describe as President Joseph Kabila’s intention to extend his 14-year rule.