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DR Congo opens first gold refinery to enhance value addition

Pile of gold bullion coins and bars. Photo by Zlaťáky @ Unsplash
Pile of gold bullion coins and bars. Photo by Zlaťáky @ Unsplash
  • DR Congo launches first pilot gold refinery
  • Facility targets transparency and value addition

 

KINSHASA, CONGO – The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its first pilot gold refinery in Kalemie, marking a significant step toward strengthening transparency and value addition in the country’s vast mining sector.

The facility, located in Tanganyika Province, has a monthly refining capacity of between 500 and 600 kilograms and produces bullion with 99.9% purity, according to officials overseeing the project.

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