The deal for Deziwa

Global Witness reports that an $800 million agreement between the DRC's state-owned miner, Gécamines, and the China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group (CNMC) for the Deziwa mine violates national mining laws due to the non-publication of key contract details. Analysis suggests the deal may be unfair to the DRC, specifically noting that a signature bonus to Gécamines might only be worth 50 percent of the promised headline figure. The report also highlights concerns regarding a fixer, Siu Kam Ng, who admitted to making suspect payments to DRC officials and currently holds a stake in CNMC's DRC businesses. Global Witness calls for the full publication of all contracts and financial models, and for CNMC to align its investments with social responsibility guidelines.

• The $800 million deal for the Deziwa mine between Gécamines and the China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group (CNMC) violates DRC mining law because key details and subcontracts remain unpublished.
• Analysis of the Deziwa contract suggests it may be unfair to the DRC, with a signature bonus to Gécamines potentially worth only half of the amount promised in the contract.
• A fixer named Siu Kam Ng, who admitted in 2016 to making suspect payments to DRC officials to assist CNMC's entry into the mining sector, currently owns a significant stake in CNMC's mining businesses in the DRC.
• CNMC has expanded its presence in the DRC since 2012, acquiring rights to copper and cobalt seams and opening a copper smelter in Lualaba province in January 2020.

APA

Global Witness (n.d.). The deal for Deziwa. https://globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/oil-gas-and-mining/the-deal-for-deziwa/

Chicago

Global Witness. The deal for Deziwa. n.d. https://globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/oil-gas-and-mining/the-deal-for-deziwa/.

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BibTeX

@techreport{globalwitnessnddeal, author = {{Global Witness}}, title = {{The deal for Deziwa}}, institution = {Global Witness}, url = {https://globalwitness.org/en/campaigns/oil-gas-and-mining/the-deal-for-deziwa/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }