The Agence Congolaise de Presse, citing an administrative source and a mining-cooperative representative, reported that three artisanal mining zones in Lubudi territory, Lualaba province, had been identified and made available to operators. Governor Fifi Masuka described progress on identifying and preparing the areas during a discussion with cooperative representatives.

Experts presented two maps to guide subsequent planning and development. The report did not specify which minerals the zones contain, their size, an opening date or expected output; the announcement therefore does not establish that production has started.