DRC drops plans to change mining code

[miningmx.com] – THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had dropped plans to change its mining code, according to reports by Reuters and Bloomberg News which were republished by BDLive.

The newswires cited the DRC’s mines minister, Martin Kabwelulu as saying the change in thinking was in response to opposition from mining companies. “The mining code, which is currently in place, will stay in place,” said Kabwelulu.

“You don’t have to think about modifying your business plan. Those who are thinking of investing can do so based on this code,” Kabwelulu told the newswires.

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