Press review: The GIRGL Forum on gold mining in Kinshasa
This Wednesday, the newspapers return to the GIRGL Forum (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region) which is currently being held in Kinshasa and which addresses the question of gold exploitation.
According to Le Potentiel, during the opening of this forum, Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde underlined the importance of strengthening traceability in order to put an end to illicit trafficking in Congolese gold. He indicated that this meeting brings together experts in mining and aims to consider a regional mineral monitoring system, to ensure responsible trade in gold from artisanal and small-scale mining in the Greater Region. Lakes.
The Congolese Press Agency reports the words of the Prime Minister, who affirms that the traceability of gold has become a crucial issue in the region. Many countries and national and international organizations are committed to establishing traceability mechanisms to eliminate harmful practices and guarantee responsible, ethical and legal exploitation of gold. This approach aims to ensure peace and prevent the financing of insecurity.
Eco News points out that the gold trade in the Great Lakes region is a vital economic activity for many countries, but unfortunately leads to problems such as illegal mining, conflict financing, human rights violations and environmental deterioration. It is therefore necessary to eliminate these practices in order to guarantee sustainable development of the gold sector.
For L’Avenir, this regional forum marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation and sustainable development of the gold industry within the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. It also provides a unique platform to exchange knowledge and address complex challenges related to the development of gold mining sectors.
In conclusion, the GIRGL Gold Mining Forum in Kinshasa highlights the importance of traceability and the fight against harmful practices in the gold trade. It represents an opportunity for experts to reflect on sustainable solutions to ensure responsible and ethical development of the gold industry in the Great Lakes region.