Igf launches systemic control of DR Congo mining sector
A total of 118 finance inspectors have been deployed across nearly 200 public and private entities as part of the second wave of control missions for the 2026 fiscal year. On Thursday, June 4, the deployment specifically targeted the mining sector to audit the revenues it generates nationwide.
While the operations also cover the payroll liquidation of state agents and civil servants, revenue oversight, and the control of public assets and property, auditing mining revenues remains the main focus of this campaign.
The sector-wide operation, initiated by the Inspector General of Finance – Head of Service, Christophe Bitasimwa Bahii, follows the resolutions of the 87th meeting of the Council of Ministers. It aligns with the government’s commitment to strengthening transparency and efficiency in mobilising public revenue.
Considered one of the pillars of the national economy, the mining sector contributes a significant portion of state revenue. However, public authorities aim to gain better visibility over the entire chain of production, declaration, collection, and traceability of revenues from mineral resource exploitation.
Through this mission, the IGF intends to precisely assess the mechanisms of mining revenue collection, identify potential weaknesses in their management, and propose measures to improve their yield for the public treasury.
According to the Deputy Head of Service of the IGF, Emmanuel Tshibingu, this operation continues the control actions that began earlier this year.
“There was a first wave for this 2026 fiscal year, and today we are launching the second. We have missions requested by the government, particularly concerning mining sector revenues. There are also missions to monitor customs and fiscal revenues, with inspectors stationed at strategic points to boost receipts,” he explained.
Before deploying the teams, Christophe Bitasimwa Bahii reminded the inspectors of the strategic importance of their mission and the ethical standards that must guide their work in the field.
“We are senior state officials. We must not do anything contrary to the interests of our state. You must carry out your work without fear, without listening to influences or intimidation. Do your work objectively and independently. Impartiality and fairness must characterise your observations and conclusions,” he stated.
The Head of Service of the IGF also emphasised the quality of investigations, the relevance of analyses, and the care required in drafting reports, which serve as valuable decision-making tools for public authorities.
Through this new control offensive, the Inspector General of Finance reaffirms its role as a watchdog of public finances and its commitment to supporting the government in improving governance of the mining sector, considered a key lever for the economic development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
