The Center for Expertise, Evaluation and Certification of Precious and Semi-Precious Mineral Substances is the Certification Authority for mineral substances in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Established by Decree number 09/57 of December 3, 2009, the CEEC is a technical public service under the Ministry of Mines, born from the liberalization of mineral exploitation and marketing in the DRC.
The CEEC supervises mineral substances, controlling quantity, quality, and value for export.
Since June 2011, CEEC operates as a Public Establishment under Decree 011/28, managing precious and semi-precious materials, especially diamonds, to benefit mining operators, local populations, and the Congolese State.
The CEEC ensures compliance with national, regional, and international standards for the traceability and legality of mineral substances.
Legal FrameworkThe CEEC enjoys administrative and financial autonomy, led by a General Director and supported by provincial directorates, branches, and auxiliary offices. It collaborates with approved counters, mining companies, and processing entities.
Certification involves mechanisms to establish the nature, characteristics, origin, and legal provenance of minerals per national and international standards.
Certificates ensure traceability of minerals, identifying their origins and movements regionally and internationally.
The CEEC is structured with a Board of Directors, General Management, and Board of Auditors, under the supervision of the Ministry of Mines.
“Experienced staff are key to supporting our chemical analysis laboratories.”
“Committed to combating illegal mineral exploitation and trade.”
N°3989 Avenue des Cliniques, Gombe, Kinshasa, DRC
info@ceecertifications.com