Amid persisting concerns over how mineral exploitation is entangled with conflict, human rights abuses, smuggling, and corruption, the Kimberley Process...
New Research Highlights How Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss is Affecting DRC’s Artisanal Mining Communities
Populations across Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are feeling the impact of climate change with high temperatures, increased rainfalls, and...
2024 Update: Supporting Resilient Communities in DRC
In its first year, the Powering Resilience project worked with its partners to build a foundation for future actions. This...
Women’s Empowerment: Key to Ending Child Labour in Cobalt Mining
Research shows that children’s income goes to support basic family needs like food June 11, 2025 — Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic...
Enabling Change in Supply Chains by Putting Communities First
In a dimly lit room in Mambasa Territory, deep in the equatorial forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a...
Beyond the Label: Rethinking Traceability in Critical Minerals
The global rush to secure access to critical minerals has once again drawn attention to the adverse impacts of mining...
In Focus: Conversation with Oscar Katho on Environmental Stewardship in Artisanal Mining
Welcome to our In Focus series, where we dive into the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply chains. Through conversations...
In Focus: Conversation with Félicien Mbikayi on Transparency and Fiscal Reform to Support Artisanal MiningÂ
Welcome to the first installment of our In Focus series, where we explore the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply...
The Unintended Costs of Mineral Embargoes in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been at the center of global debates over conflict minerals. As the...
New Project Supports Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Mining Communities to Safeguard Ecosystems and Adapt to Climate Change
Democratic Republic of Congo is pivotal in the global fight against climate change as it contributes to meeting demand for...
Project Addresses Corruption in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Artisanal Cobalt Sector
Cooperatives being charged more than $10,500 USD in informal taxes and fees December 6, 2023 – Kolwezi/Ottawa IMPACT is launching...
How Taxation Discourages Legal Trade in DRC: Opportunities for Reform
High taxes and arduous administrative burdens are pushing artisanal mining actors across Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into informality and...