DRC Mining Code compliance
Full adherence to the Code Minier of the Democratic Republic of Congo, including reporting, environmental, and community requirements.
Governance & Ethics
Governance & Ethics
Institutional-grade governance framework designed to meet international standards and investor expectations for responsible mining in the DRC.
Legal entity
Black & Yellow Minerals SARL
Primary framework
DRC Mining Code
Licensed partners
COMIPED · COMEAD
Board oversight
Board of Directors→This page summarizes our governance posture. It is not legal advice. For securities notices and risk factors, see our disclaimer, terms of use, and privacy policy.
Legal Framework
Regulatory Compliance
BYM operates through formally licensed cooperatives and a registered Congolese entity. The pillars below describe how we align operations with national law and international expectations—not an exhaustive legal catalogue.
Licensed cooperatives
COMIPED and COMEAD hold valid exploitation permits under the DRC Mining Code, providing the legal foundation for all operations.
Corporate registration
BYM SARL is incorporated in the DRC with complete registration documentation and tax compliance.
International alignment
Operations are designed to align with international ESG expectations, OECD due diligence guidance, and responsible sourcing frameworks.
Code of Conduct
Ethics & Integrity
Ethics and integrity policies apply to employees, contractors, and partners. Specific procedures may evolve as the company scales; material updates will be reflected in investor and sustainability disclosures where applicable.
Anti-corruption policy
Zero tolerance for bribery and corruption across all levels of operations and partnerships.
Conflict-affected and high-risk areas
Processes aligned with OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible mineral supply chains from conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
Whistleblower protection
Confidential reporting channels for ethics concerns, with protections for good-faith reporting.
Financial transparency
Structured financial reporting to stakeholders with disclosure of production, revenue, and expenditure commensurate with our stage of operations.