http://news.prlog.org/tag/congo/congo - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/11797345-mining-industry-in-democratic-republic-of-congo-added-to-reportbuyercom.htmlNew report: Mining Industry in Democratic Republic of Congo:Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:11:07 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11792221-fra-supports-congos-call-for-indian-forestry-investment.htmlThe Republic of Congo's decision to encourage Indian private companies to invest in its forestry industry has been welcomed by FRA.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:21:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11787648-new-analysis-on-public-opinion-about-conflict-minerals-impact-on-consumer-electronics-sales.htmlAnalysis compares consumer sentiment indicators about electronic manufacturer conflict minerals status to sales performance; provides valuable insight to companies planning conflict minerals management programs, public messaging initiativesWed, 01 Feb 2012 18:55:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11616034-fra-welcomes-dr-congo-forestry-protection-decision.htmlForestry Research Associates (FRA) is welcoming the decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to entrust the management of a large section of its forest land to a Canadian company.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:09:25 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11590844-elm-issues-california-supply-chain-law-revision-to-sicmap-tool-for-conflict-minerals-oecd.htmlRevision 1.33 Reflects Feedback, Similar Scope/Effort for California LawTue, 19 Jul 2011 14:10:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11581867-onenews-we-need-iphone-images-from-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-drc.htmlSeveral media organizations have indicated interest in purchasing iPhone images depicting everyday life in the DRC Democratic Republic of the Congo from OneNews smartphone app users.Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:24:54 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11545167-pioneering-conflict-minerals-audit-preparation-tool-now-available.htmlSelf-Implemented Conflict Minerals Audit Preparation© (SICMAP℠) Now Commercially Available; Overview Video PostedThu, 16 Jun 2011 16:32:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11539235-usccb-and-crs-call-for-special-envoy-comprehensive-strategy-for-drc-and-great-lakes-region.htmlBishop Howard J. Hubbard and CRS President Ken Hackett write that they do so “out of deep concern for the suffering that the people of the Eastern Congo continue to endure.”Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:19:33 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11517466-groundbreaking-low-cost-conflict-minerals-audit-preparation-tool-launched.htmlSelf-Implemented Conflict Minerals Audit Preparation© tool (SICMAP℠), similar to self-audit checklist, uses internal staff to develop/review conflict minerals programs ahead of third party auditing under Dodd-Frank Act, supplier/customer inquiriesTue, 31 May 2011 12:19:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11448177-sec-delays-conflict-minerals-rule-now-what.htmlElm Offers Guidance on Planning Activities to Gain Advantage, Reduce Cost and RiskWed, 20 Apr 2011 15:40:23 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11413717-ruined-special-mothers-day-fundraiser.htmlThe Friends of the Congo in partnership with the Arena Stage the Mead center for American Theatre and the DC Arts and Humanities Council presents a Mother's Day Fundraiser on Sunday May 8, 2011 dedicated to the women of the Congo.Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:52:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11370660-world-donors-organization-wdo-is-to-launch-its-global-headquarters-in-san-francisco.htmlAn International non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to bringing general health and wellness to the less fortunate, nears opening its headquarters in San Francisco Bay AreaSun, 13 Mar 2011 17:09:50 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11359207-crs-expert-on-sexual-violence-urges-increased-commitment-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo.htmlWhile acknowledging certain positive steps by the U.S. government in the DRC, Vigaud-Walsh feels that it must do more to eradicate sexual and gender-based violence, ensure the protection of women and girls and all civilians, and to end the conflict.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:08:14 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11347936-kasai-masai-african-beats-19th-march-maidstone.htmlThis March Equators launch their series with Kasai Masai’s uplifting African rhythms. Kasai Masai are a five-piece band led by Nickens Nkoso performing traditional ancestral music deep from the heart of Congo mixed with their own urban twist.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:11:06 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11347566-frost-sullivan-west-african-oil-gas-market-upbeat-as-exploration-initiatives-pick-up-steam.htmlThe demand upswing for oil products from West Africa is primarily due to the growing demand for petroleum products in the United States, China and emerging economies.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:46:27 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11275900-elms-conflict-minerals-sustainability-and-audit-services-to-align-with-us-sec-audit-standards.htmlThe Elm Consulting Group International LLC prepares for US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance and oversight of Conflict Minerals supply chain traceability auditsFri, 04 Feb 2011 16:27:51 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11261867-sec-extends-public-comment-period-on-conflict-minerals-rule.htmlCommission decides to grant industry additional time on new sustainability regulations requiring supply chain auditing and financial disclosuresMon, 31 Jan 2011 02:33:22 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11256238-summary-of-elm-presentation-on-conflict-minerals-traceability-auditing-sustainability.htmlAudit programs under SEC rules, others for tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold reviewed; practical implementation points summarized based on world-leading Conflict Minerals traceability auditing experienceThu, 27 Jan 2011 21:57:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11200600-enhancements-to-elms-conflict-minerals-supply-chain-traceability-audits.htmlSentiment360s Cutting Edge Monitoring/Analysis of On-Line Conversations Will Enhance Data Quality and Veracity on Mineral SourcesThu, 06 Jan 2011 17:03:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10871874-the-gold-wars-saga-continues-orfg-and-fcx-pennygovernancecom.htmlORFG is a new high growth gold company whose mandate is to acquire, explore and develop to compliant proven reserves major gold targets in historically rich gold bearing jurisdictions of Mexico and Colombia two of the most significant gold producingThu, 19 Aug 2010 19:06:33 GMT