Alphamin Resources resumed mining at its Bisie tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a month-long halt spurred by rebel advances. The company recently scaled down its 2025 output forecast–from 20,000 tons to 17,500 tons.

Alphamin Resources has appointed a new CEO to head its tin mine in the DRC, the Bisie mine. The new boss, Jacobus van Heerden, will replace retiring CEO John Robertson, the company announced April 17, pending regulatory approval.

Van Heerden, 50,  has 25 years of expertise in Africa’s mining industry. The company notes his extensive experience in managing open-pit and underground mines for a variety of metals and relies on his leadership capabilities.

The new appointment coincides with the gradual reopening of the Bisie mine after a month-long pause caused by rebel advances in eastern DRC. Van Heerden’s initial challenge is to manage the resumption of mining activities, expected before the end of the month.

Alphamin recently cut its annual production forecast for the mine from 20,000 tonnes to 17,500 tonnes.

This article was initially published in French by Aurel Sèdjro Houenou 

Edited in French by Ola Schad Akinocho