Research and Markets: Democratic Republic of the Congo Precious Metals Mining Market to 2020 - A Focus on the Diamond Industry

DUBLIN--()--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4xs35b/precious_metals) has announced the addition of the "Precious Metals Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to 2020 - a Focus on the Diamond Industry" report to their offering.

The 'Precious Metals Mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to 2020 - a Focus on the Diamond Industry' report comprehensively covers the country's historical and forecast data on rough diamond production and exports to 2020, and reserves by region. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major diamond mining companies, information on the major active, exploration and development projects and regulations governing the industry.

Most reserves are located in the provinces of Kasai Occidental, Kasai Oriental and Katanga. The DRC's diamond mining industry is fully export-oriented, and it produced 15.7 million carats of rough diamonds in 2013, with the majority of production originating from the Kasai-Oriental and Kasai-Occidental provinces.

Key Highlights

  • The mining industry's contribution to the country's GDP grew from 25% in 2012 to 27.4% in 2013.
  • Projects such as the IGE Tshikapa project, the Longatshimo project, the Mbelenge project and the Lubembe project - located in the Kasai-Occidental province - and the Mbujimayi project - located in the Kasai-Oriental province - are key upcoming projects.
  • Artisanal and small-scale miners account for the majority of DRC's rough diamond production, and around a third of the rough diamonds produced are estimated to be smuggled out of the country.
  • In 2013, rough diamond production in the DRC measured 15.7 million carats, a decline of around 27% over 2012 owing to the cash flow problems at mining company Société Minière de Bakwanga (MIBA) and the reduction in the number of exploitable areas due to the new system of mining permits issued to artisanal diamond producers.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Precious Metals Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo

3 Diamond Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo - Reserves, Production and Trade

4 Competitive Landscape

5 Fiscal Regime

6 Appendix

Companies Mentioned

  • Mwana Africa Plc
  • Namakwa Diamonds Ltd
  • Gem Diamonds Ltd

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Laura Wood, Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470
For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630
For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907
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Sector: Mining