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Corporate Social Responsibility

The Luiza territory, historically an agricultural hub, has shifted towards artisanal mining. 

Our operation integrates an ambitious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme financed by a percentage of the Joint Venture’s profits. Priority areas include:  

  1. Food Security: Development of an agro-pastoral hub for local communities.  
  2. Infrastructure: Construction and maintenance of farm access roads, schools, and health centres.  
  3. Energy: Assessment of a micro-hydropower dam to supply the operations and the community.

Who we are

COMICORDIA (Coopérative Minière des Creuseurs d’Or et Diamant de Luiza) is a legally established artisanal mining cooperative founded in 2012 in Kasaï-Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Our mission is to formalise and professionalise artisanal gold and diamond extraction, ensuring safe operations, transparent production processes, and responsible mineral sourcing for international markets.

Our Vision

To become the leading model of ethical artisanal gold and diamond production in Central Africa, recognised for compliance, community development and international trade excellence.

Our Mission

To operate a fully traceable gold and diamond supply chain that uplifts local mining communities, adheres to strict governance principles, and provides global buyers with a reliable, compliant source of high-quality gold dore.

Corporate Values

Integrity – Zero-tolerance for corruption and illegal sourcing
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Safety – Protection of miners and communities
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Transparency – Clear, auditable processes
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Sustainability – Environmental stewardship
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Professionalism – International-standard commercial operations

Media & Insights

COMICORDIA Emerges as Strategic Partner for International Entry into DRC’s Precious Stones Market

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Increasing interest from buyers seeking direct access to the DRC’s gold and diamond sectors has reinforced the need for professional facilitators with both local presence and international compliance expertise. COMICORDIA offers that combination, providing

DRC Mining Narrative Shifts Toward Growth as Formalization Reduces Sector Risk

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Long dominated by conflict-related narratives, the DRC’s mining sector is undergoing a perceptible shift as formalization, compliance and oversight improve across key provinces. Strengthened documentation, government-backed traceability and enhanced regulatory enforcement are contributing to a more stable operating environment.

Ethical Mineral Trade Gains Traction as DRC Cooperatives Adopt Responsible Practices

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Efforts to strengthen responsible mineral sourcing in the DRC are gaining traction as cooperatives adopt new sustainability and community-support frameworks. Training programmes on environmental management, pricing transparency and safer operating conditions are becoming more common.

Untapped Gold Reserves Position the DRC as an Emerging Global Supplier

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Significant untapped gold reserves in the DRC are drawing renewed global interest as cooperatives formalize and export channels improve. While artisanal mining remains widespread, structured production is expanding, creating opportunities for international off-take agreements.

Diamond Trading Opportunities Expand as DRC Improves Grading and Export Controls

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Demand for natural, untreated stones is supporting renewed interest in the DRC’s diamond market. Key producing zones are increasingly aligned with regulated cooperative structures, allowing for quicker sorting, grading and documentation.

Streamlined Gold Export Services Position COMICORDIA as Key Partner for Global Buyers

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Exporting gold from the DRC requires close coordination with regulatory agencies, certified laboratories and licensed cooperatives. COMICORDIA has positioned itself as a full-service facilitator, managing verification, documentation, compliance and secure dispatch to international destinations.

Investor Interest Rebounds as DRC Strengthens Oversight of Precious Metals Sector

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International investor sentiment toward the DRC’s precious metals sector is gradually improving following government-led reforms designed to curb illegal mining and formalize artisanal activity. Newly registered cooperatives, improved security in several mining regions, and clearer export requirements are signaling increased stability.

Compliance Frameworks Reshape DRC Mineral Trade, Boosting Transparency for Global Markets

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Strengthened regulatory enforcement and the adoption of international due-diligence standards are reshaping how gold and diamonds move from the DRC to global buyers. These frameworks—covering traceability, AML compliance and responsible sourcing—have expanded considerably in the past 24 months, reducing the risk associated with Congolese minerals.

Congo’s Diamond Industry Modernizes as Global Buyers Seek Natural Stones

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The DRC’s diamond sector is undergoing steady modernization, driven by cooperative formalization, improved surveying and a government push toward greater transparency. Despite volatility in global diamond markets, demand for natural stones of African origin remains resilient, particularly in specialty markets and among traders seeking alternatives to synthetic stones.
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