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Why the General Inspectorate of Mines?

The mining sector is one of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s pillars of the economy. Recognizing the need to strengthen governance in this strategic sector, the President of the Republic, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, spearheaded the establishment of a dedicated body responsible for the oversight and inspection of mining activities.

General Inspectorate of Mines

What is the status of the GIM?

The General Inspectorate of Mines is a specialized public service under the Ministry of Mines. It carries out its mandate throughout the national territory and serves as the government’s inspection, monitoring and oversight body for the mining sector.

What is the GIM’s mission?

The mission of the General Inspectorate of Mines is twofold : monitor and protect. The GIM safeguards the integrity of the mining value chain through the oversight, inspection and monitoring of mining activities. It also combats fraud, smuggling and all forms of illegal exploitation of mineral resources.

Rigorous Inspection for a Transparent and Sustainable Mining Sector!

The General Inspectorate of Mines is the technical body of reference for improving the business climate in the extractive sector in the DRC.

We rigorously ensure compliance with the legislative and regulatory provisions of the Mining Code. Our actions aim to maximize state revenue while guaranteeing responsible mining operations for the benefit of the nation. Furthermore, we are implementing appropriate monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure the traceability of natural resources, promote transparency in transactions, and foster sustainable management of the mining sector, in accordance with environmental and social standards.
Thus, we are committed to ensuring mineral resource management that benefits all stakeholders equitably, while safeguarding the country's long-term interests.

Rafaël Kabengele

Inspector General of the IGM
Rafaël Kabengele

Rafaël Kabengele

Inspector General of the IGM

Deployment strategy

Through this strategy, the IGM aims to:

  • Strengthen the State's mining sovereignty
  • Ensure responsible and sustainable exploitation
  • Protect natural resources
  • Increase public revenue
  • Ensure transparency and traceability in the sector
Strategic pillars:
  • Nationwide operational rollout
  • Digitalisation & traceability
  • Fight against fraud and smuggling
  • Social & environmental compliance audits
Our partners

IGM in action

Nationwide operational rollout

Completing inspector recruitment, deployment across all 22 provinces where the IGM operates, and full transition from the former mining inspection body.

Digitalisation and traceability

Modernising the mining cadastre, digitising production flows and implementing digital certification systems for greater transparency.

Fighting fraud

Targeted missions in high-risk areas, mapping illegal circuits, dismantling fraudulent networks and strengthening controls and sanctions.

Governance and synergies

Working with CTCPM, CAMI, SAEMAPE and provincial governments to harmonise data, organise joint missions and improve royalty management.

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Our organizational

The IGM is structured into central and provincial administration, under the direction of the Inspector General and his deputy.

Founding decree
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Organizational structure of the IGM — Decree No. 23/19 of 9 June 2023
Ministry of MinesHierarchical oversight (Art. 20)
General Mine Inspection (IGM)Administrative and financial autonomy (Art. 1)

Leadership

Inspector GeneralPlanning & supervision (Art. 10)
Deputy Inspector GeneralSupport & acting role (Art. 11)
Central administrationHead office in Kinshasa (Art. 3 & 7)
General inspection
Departments
Services
Provincial administrationNationwide coverage (Art. 2 & 8)
Provincial inspectionProvincial Inspector (Art. 12-13)
Brigades
Field units
  • Leadership
  • Administrative branches
  • Operational units

Latest news.

Updates on inspection, cadastre and mining sector regulation.