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Central African Mining and Exploration Company controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2007

    Dispute over Congolese mining rights and the C19 license

    CAMEC's proposed Katanga Mining acquisition became entangled in a Congolese review of mining contracts and allegations by officials that the C19 license had been obtained fraudulently. CAMEC disputed the allegation and said the controversy was being used to disrupt its bid.

  2. 2006

    Controversy surrounding the Mukondo ownership history

    The provenance of Billy Rautenbach's claims to the Mukondo resource was controversial. The issue was particularly sensitive because of his concurrent association with Gécamines and Zimbabwe's support for the Congolese government.