Fair Congo

Fair Congo is the first and only fair trade, conflict-free and fully OECD compliant supply chain of artisanal gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Fair Congo works in collaboration with USAID and is a member of the Responsible Artisanal Gold Forum. The Fair Congo initiatives were launched in 2017 by the Chambers Federation, a US based impact investment firm working in the area of artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) since 2008. The Fair Congo initiative is currently focused on the exportation of conflict-free ASM gold with the greater goal

of creating additional supply chains of natural resource based products from the DRC, including minerals, timber, and agricultural commodities, all produced and exported in a transparent, legal, and sustainable manner while providing a fair-trade value to the communities who produce them. Fair Congo, sarl is a for-profit company registered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2017, fully licensed as a ‘comptoir’, an artisanal gold export office by the national Ministry of Mines. 99% of shares are owned by US citizens with years of experience as impact investors. This is the first American owned company to granted an export license for ASM gold in the country and the first exporter to conform to the 'OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas'. For more information on our due diligence and traceability standards please visit our website, www.faircongo.org. The Fair Congo Foundation is a non-profit based in the DRC, currently undergoing the final registration process. All advocacy, cultural promotion and the universal trading platform will be developed through this non-profit. Continued funding will be provided by a share of profits derived from Fair Congo, sarl. Expected Outcome
1. Provide community with higher incomes through direct market access
2. Create jobs by expanding quantity and quality of exportable products through market demand
3. Creating an inclusive job market, providing opportunities to disadvantaged groups, primarily women
4. Provide government with unrealized taxes
5. Provide all levels of the supply chain with legal compliance as well as public relations ‘positives’
6. Improve the overall stability of the region’s economy

31/10/2019

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08/03/2019

Over the last five years, ELAN has worked alongside a number of individual exporters and private sector-led industry associations to demonstrate that Congo is a destination for cocoa buyers and processors. Continued technical work and investments have helped streamline operations, improved quality a

21/11/2018

The dream of a responsible minerals trade in the becomes a reality. A dream in which Fair Congo initiatives are proudly part of. Watch the new film highlighting 's investment in the responsible mineral trade in the DRC.

For Armel Nganzi, his work supporting the creation of a responsible minerals trade in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has always been more than just a job. “When I think of minerals, I think of a dream. A dream of someone who wants to get out of poverty… a dream of a country that...Read M...

14/11/2018

Despite overwhelming odds, there is so much hope across eastern Congo today. By sourcing responsibly, Fair Congo Initiatives are giving a deserving DRC mining communities a chance at success!

01/08/2018

The role of women in ASM is significant, as they make up around 30 per cent of the total workforce, and up to 50 per cent in some regions. Although cultural and historical aspects have relegated women’s participation to the periphery, women have always been part of the mining workforce.

29/07/2018

The process of artisanal gold mining is very tasking to say the least. Gold panning for instance which is what this artisanal miner is doing, takes years of skill and patience.This video was taken by the Fair Congo team during one of our routine visits.

27/07/2018

The artisanal mining sector. It unlocks many entrepreneurship opportunities for men and women as well as provides a sustainable source of income for millions around the world.

Photo courtesy of Reuters/Luc Gnago

25/07/2018

Can you spot the artisanal miners? Gold can be found in underground mines but also in rivers. The rivers also come in handy when panning for gold.
This photo was taken by the Fair Congo team on one of our routine visits.

24/07/2018

A sneak peak into a mine site visit by the FairCongo team. Fair trade means transparency and accountability. This includes but not limited to knowing where your minerals come from.

22/07/2018

Female miners usually manage to accumulate capital and invest into other diverse economic activities. For example, one can move from panning gold to buying ore to renting out tools, eventually becoming an owner and shareholder in several shafts.
The wealth acquired is used to educate her children and even create employment with her investments, ultimately lifting multiple people out of poverty.

Photo courtesy of Lyndal Lawson

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