A year after the DRC made changes to its mining codes, mining companies such as Ivanhoe Mines, Glencore and Barrick have reaffirmed their commitment to operating in the country. Picture is Ivanhoe's Kakula Mine. Courtesy of Ivanhoe.

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Welcome back to your weekly mining recap, where we catch you up on some of the news you may have missed. This week’s headlines include uncertainty in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Acacia’s response to Barrick and New Gold receives an environmental permit for its Blackwater gold mine.