DRCmine review speculation is based on draftDRC says mine review speculation is based on draft report
DRC: review information is misleading leak
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said speculation about a review of mining licenses in the country is based on a leak of an "early" draft and not an official document.
"The review process has been damaged by this grossly misleading leak of information,`` Martin Kabwelula, Congo`s Minister of Mines, said today in an e-mailed statement distributed by public relations firm Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial Ltd.
"The DRC remains determined to manage the license review responsibly and to the benefit of all responsible companies.``
Kabwelulu wasn`t immediately available for comment when contacted on his cell phone to confirm the statement.
(Bloomberg, November 6)