Alphamin shows the perils of mining in a conflict zone
Operations hit a brief pause amid DRC unrest, but strong production gains signal ongoing growth potential
24 April 2025 - 05:00
Alphamin Resources, listed in both Canada and South Africa, has become a major force in the global tin market, operating the high-grade Bisie tin mine in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The mine sits atop some of the world’s richest tin deposits, and Alphamin has steadily capitalised on this geological advantage...
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