13,500+
kg Gold / Year
Eastern DRC Production
70%
Cassiterite Export
Peak Bisie Output, 2008
61
Mining Sites
Walikale Territory
COMIMPA
Registered Cooperative
Buy Ethical Gold& Minerals Exportfrom DRC Congo
COMIMPA connects international mineral buyers with certified, ethically sourced gold, silver, diamonds, cassiterite, coltan, and wolframite from one of the world's richest mineral deposits — the Bisie site, Walikale Territory. Premium quality, full compliance, conflict-free supply chain.
Compliant with international standards
Operating Since
2003
Bisie Site
140km
from Goma
Bisie Deposit
4%
of Global Tin Production
Artisanal Miners, Global Standards
COMIMPA — Coopérative Minière de M'Pama-Bisie — is a formally registered artisanal mining cooperative operating in the Walikale Territory, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Our community of miners works one of the world's most significant mineral deposits at Bisie, home to exceptional concentrations of tin, gold, coltan, and rare earth elements.
Recognized by SAEMAPE and operating within validated green-status mining zones, COMIMPA adheres to OECD due diligence frameworks and Dodd-Frank Act compliance requirements, ensuring every mineral we export carries full traceability documentation for international buyers.
Mission
Provide ethically sourced, traceable DRC minerals to global markets while empowering our mining community.
Vision
Become the leading responsible artisanal minerals export cooperative in Central Africa.
Community-Driven
Hundreds of artisanal miners and their families depend on responsible, organized cooperative mining.
Formally Registered
Recognized under DRC Mining Code, overseen by SAEMAPE, operating within validated green-status zones.
Global Reach
Export-ready with offices in Kampala and Dar-es-Salaam, bridging DRC minerals to world markets.
Minerals We Export
Every mineral exported by COMIMPA carries full chain-of-custody documentation, compliance with OECD due diligence guidelines, and Dodd-Frank Act certification for US-listed importers. Premium quality, conflict-free sourcing, international standards.
Our Community
Artisanal Miners, World-Class Minerals
22–24 Karat
Gold
Artisanal gold recovered from alluvial and hard-rock deposits in Walikale Territory. Full iTSCi chain-of-custody documentation available for international buyers.
~13,500 kg/yr
DRC Artisanal Production
70–75% Sn
Cassiterite
Premium-grade tin ore from the Bisie deposit — one of the highest-grade tin resources globally. Verified conflict-free supply chain.
30–60% Ta₂O₅
Coltan
Columbite-tantalite ore critical for electronics manufacturing. OECD-compliant sourcing with full provenance documentation.
65–70% WO₃
Wolframite
High-density tungsten-iron-manganese ore for industrial applications. Traceable supply with SAEMAPE certification.
65–70%
WO₃ Concentrate
99.5%+ Ag
Silver
High-purity silver ore and concentrate sourced from North Kivu mineral zones. Suitable for industrial, jewellery, and investment-grade applications with full traceability.
99.5%+
Purity Grade
Gem & Industrial Grade
Diamonds
Rough and processed diamonds from Eastern DRC kimberlite zones. Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) compliant, conflict-free, available for gem and industrial buyers.
Gem & Industrial
Grade Available
Built on Trust
International mineral buyers demand compliance, reliability, and ethical sourcing. COMIMPA delivers all three — backed by formal certifications and community accountability.
Full Compliance & Traceability
Every shipment comes with complete chain-of-custody documentation. OECD due diligence, Dodd-Frank Act compliance, and iTSCi traceability for US, EU, and Asian importers.
OECD · Dodd-Frank · iTSCi · SAEMAPE
Green-Status Certified Sites
Operating within 7 validated green-status mining sites in Walikale Territory — the highest responsible sourcing designation for artisanal mines in the DRC.
7 Green-Status Sites · Walikale Territory
Community-Driven Cooperative
COMIMPA is owned and operated by its artisanal miner members. Profits flow directly to the mining community, funding education, healthcare, and local infrastructure.
Registered under DRC Mining Code
Export-Ready Infrastructure
With branch offices in Kampala (Uganda) and Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania), COMIMPA handles logistics, customs, and export documentation for seamless international delivery.
Kampala · Dar-Es-Salaam · Walikale HQ
Protocol & Legal Accords
Formal protocol of accord with MPC Sarl, COCABI, COMIDER, and ADECADEWA ensures stable, legally protected access to Bisie mining zones for cooperative members.
Bisie Site · Exploitation Permit 5266
DRC–UAE Investment Corridor
Part of the US$1.9B DRC–UAE infrastructure and mining development plan via Dubai-based Primera, connecting Walikale minerals to Gulf and global financial markets.
DRC–UAE · US$1.9B Partnership
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Where We Operate
1.3°S, 28.0°E
UTC+2
North Kivu Province
Walikale
Democratic Republic of Congo
Our founding headquarters sits at the heart of the Bisie mineral deposit — one of the world's most significant tin and gold-bearing zones, approximately 140km west-northwest of Goma.
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International buyers, traders, and distributors — send us your requirements and our export team will respond within 24 hours with full documentation and pricing.
info@comimpa.com
Tanzania Office
+255 782 468 511
DRC Office
+243 996 739 468
Headquarters
North Kivu, Walikale, DRC
Website
www.comimpa.com
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