The article on the news of Prince Nyampala and National Gold Day in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which was held for the first time on October 24, 2023, highlights the importance of promoting this precious metal.
Prince Nyampala, Managing Director of ALTESS SARL, who has extensive experience in communications, events and public relations, highlighted in his opening speech that the formation of one gram of gold requires a million years working the land. He thus launched an appeal not to neglect Congo’s gold, stressing that selling off or treating this metal lightly amounts to insulting millions of years of efforts by the planet to make us rich.
Prince Nyampala, having worked with major Congolese companies and state-owned enterprises, is now committed to promoting the country’s gold sector. He presents “WOLO” as a tool to further assert the presence of Congolese gold on the international scene.
National Gold Day in the DRC aims to bring together stakeholders in the gold sector, such as equipment manufacturers, financiers, gold miners, exporters and local communities, to build a dynamic and structured sector. This event marks a major step forward in the development of Congolese gold.
Prince Nyampala recalls that the DRC has significant gold reserves, estimated at nearly 2,000 tonnes in 2021. However, he underlines the paradox that despite this wealth, populations still live in underdevelopment. He therefore calls for using gold as a real development tool for the different cities of Congo.
The fight against smuggling and improved regulation in the gold sector are solutions advocated by participants in National Gold Day. A concrete example is that of the Primera Gold joint venture, which helped increase artisanal gold exports from 38 kg per month to a monthly average of 600 kg.
In conclusion, National Gold Day in the DRC marks a significant step forward in the promotion and development of the country’s gold sector. It is essential to use planning, seriousness and adequate regulation to transform this wealth into development and progress for the Congo.