The Mines Minister, Louis Watum Kabamba, met on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 with an inter-union delegation from CHEMAF to hear concerns about the company’s current situation.
Union representatives detailed workers’ grievances and submitted a set of demands.
After acknowledging the issues raised, the minister affirmed the government’s readiness to support the company and its workforce.
He said authorities aim to safeguard social stability, promote constructive dialogue and move quickly toward tailored solutions.
The ministry framed the engagement as part of efforts to preserve industrial peace and maintain operational continuity in the mining sector. CHEMAF’s unions emphasized the need for concrete measures addressing employee concerns.
Mr. Watum Kabamba urged workers to remain united, calm and cohesive, describing those conditions as essential to social peace and uninterrupted mining activities.
