This year, Alphamin Resources anticipates an output of 17,500 tons at its Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The figure is down 14.2% compared to the previous forecast of 20,000 tons. The firm issued the revised target in a statement dated April 17. 

In the official statement, Alphamin attributed its decision to a “security-related interruption.”

Operations were temporarily halted on March 13 due to the advancing M23 rebel group and their Rwandan allies, raising safety concerns for employees and subcontractors. Production subsequently plummeted by 18.4% in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, dropping from 5,237 to 4,270 tonnes.

Despite the rebels’ proximity, Alphamin resumed processing stockpiled ore on April 15. Mining activities are set to gradually restart this month, with staff and logistics providers—including those handling equipment and tin transport—returning to the site.

However, reaching the revised production goal depends heavily on the security situation. Peace talks between the Congolese government and M23 rebels began in Doha under Qatar’s mediation, but no major progress has yet been reported.

This article was initially published in French by Pierre Mukoko

Edited in English by Ola Schad Akinocho