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• Democratic Republic of Congo Restores Monetary Gold Reserves Following First Delivery from State-Led Refinery Programme

  Published: Apr 13, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Central Bank of the Congo has received its inaugural batch of refined gold ingots, marking a major shift toward formalizing the artisanal mining sector. This state-led initiati...

• United Nations Issues Urgent Warning Over Malawi Mining Surge Amid Risks of Irreversible Environmental Destruction

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  UNDP Resident Representative Fennella Frost has cautioned the Malawian government against prioritizing short term mineral wealth over long term environmental sustainability. As min...