Embassy urges Chinese firms to avoid illegal mining in DRC

China’s embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a renewed warning to Chinese companies and nationals operating in the country, urging them to stay away from illegal miningpart of a broader push to reduce exposure to security threats and legal risk in artisanal mining areas as initialluy released by Global Times.

In a statement posted on the embassy’s WeChat account, the mission said it convened a video conference on safety in the artisanal mining sector, stressing that Chinese enterprises and individuals should comply with local laws and avoid involvement in illegal mining activities. The embassy described the move as aimed at raising safety awareness and improving protection for Chinese nationals in the DRC.