Compliance & Certifications

Corporate Details

  • Registered Name: Coopérative Minière des Creuseurs d’Or et Diamant de Luiza

  • Sigle: COMICORDIA LUIZA

  • Registration Date: 16 April 2012

  • Province: Kasaï-Central

  • Local Administrative Office: Limete, Kinshasa, DRC

  • Fiscal Regime: Droit Commun

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Legal & Operational Foundation

COMICORDIA has a solid legal and operational foundation:

  • Legal Entity: Recognised by notarial act (2013) and registered with the Ministries of Justice and Planning.  
  • Mining Accreditation: Approved by Ministerial Decree (No. 0245/2014) as a mining cooperative.  
  • Direct Assets: Holder of a 15-block Artisanal Exploitation Zone (ZEA).  
  • Indirect Assets: Beneficiary of a sublease agreement with LETA MINING SARL for Exploration Permit (PR) 13343.  

Legal Compliance

COMICORDIA operates in full alignment with:

  • DRC Mining Code & Regulations

  • Ministry of Mines licensing requirements

  • Provincial artisanal mining laws

  • Cooperative statutes

Responsible Sourcing

We adhere to the following international frameworks:

  • OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

  • ICGLR Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM)

  • DRC traceability initiatives

  • Anti–Money-Laundering (AML/CFT) standards

KYC & Due Diligence

All buyers undergo a documented onboarding process:

  • Corporate registration verification

  • Identification of beneficial owners

  • Compliance screening

  • Transaction risk assessment

Zero-Tolerance Policy

COMICORDIA maintains strict prohibitions against:

  • Child labour

  • Conflict minerals

  • Environmental abuse

  • Illegal mining

  • Corruption or bribery

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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