The Walikale area is home to the largest tin deposits in Congo and to several significant gold mines. The Bisie tin mine, around 60 kilometers (35 miles) northwest of the town, accounts for the ...
He said Uganda was making vast sums by taking Congolese gold that was then "labelled... and exported as Ugandan". "For the last three years, Uganda's gold exports have gone through the roof," he said.
The United States is holding “exploratory talks” with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC ... It also holds significant reserves of gold, copper, tin, lithium and tantalum.
The EU also sanctioned four Congolese nationals, including the political leader of M23, Bertrand Bisimwa, and three other high ranking members of the rebel group. Rwanda's only gold refinery ...
He said Uganda was making vast sums by taking Congolese gold that was then "labelled... and exported as Ugandan". "For the last three years, Uganda's gold exports have gone through the roof," he said.