An independent, experienced board providing strategic oversight and institutional-grade governance to align corporate decisions with shareholder interests, regulatory expectations, and community impact.
Board size
5 directors
Standing committees
4 committees
Legal entity
Black & Yellow Minerals SARL
Governance detail
Ethics & policies→Board profiles and committee descriptions are for stakeholder orientation. They are not exhaustive legal statements. See Governance & Ethics and our disclaimer.
BYM's board combines legal, financial, technical, and community perspectives for independent oversight. Composition and independence evolve with the company; we target a majority of independent directors as we scale.
01 — Board
Strategic oversight and corporate governance leadership. Ensures alignment between board decisions and shareholder interests.
Strategic oversight and corporate governance leadership. Ensures alignment between board decisions and shareholder interests.
02 — Board
Financial oversight, audit committee leadership, and capital allocation review. Ensures fiscal discipline and transparency.
Financial oversight, audit committee leadership, and capital allocation review. Ensures fiscal discipline and transparency.
03 — Board
Technical advisory on mining operations, geological assessment, and production strategy.
Technical advisory on mining operations, geological assessment, and production strategy.
04 — Board
Liaison between BYM operations and local communities. Ensures community voices are represented in board decisions.
Liaison between BYM operations and local communities. Ensures community voices are represented in board decisions.
05 — Board
Regulatory compliance oversight, legal risk management, and DRC Mining Code adherence.
Regulatory compliance oversight, legal risk management, and DRC Mining Code adherence.
Four standing committees support focused oversight. Chairs and mandates below describe our intended governance design; operating procedures may be updated as the company matures.
Chair: Catherine Ngoy
Oversees financial reporting integrity, internal controls, external audit processes, and capital allocation decisions. Reviews material financial transactions and alignment with DRC fiscal rules and applicable accounting standards.
Chair: Marie-Josée Bakandeja
Monitors environmental stewardship, community benefit-sharing, and social performance. Aligns oversight with international ESG expectations and measurable local outcomes in Ituri Province.
Chair: Maître François Lunda
Identifies and oversees operational, regulatory, security, and reputational risks. Reinforces compliance with the DRC Mining Code, anti-corruption rules, and international due diligence guidance.
Chair: Professeur Albert Kasongo
Reviews board composition, director succession, and executive succession planning. Aims to balance skills, independence, and diversity appropriate to BYM’s stage and jurisdiction.
BYM is committed to corporate governance that meets the expectations of international investors, regulators, and the communities where we operate. The board supports transparent decision-making and accountability, in line with the DRC Mining Code and practices aligned with OECD due diligence guidance for minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.