Surveyor: Eric Madingaka Itakabobo

Mapping of artisanal mining sites in western Mambasa, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

27 oktober 2023

The western part of Mambasa territory, in Ituri province, has been overlooked by national authorities and international partners. This despite major expansions of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) operations, including in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve (OWR). These mining operations have caused tensions between native inhabitants, miners, armed actors, officials and conservationists. Se