By Mongabay.com Groups demand end to Chinese gold mine operating inside DRC reserveITURI PROVINCE, Democratic Republic of Congo — Civil society groups have condemned what they say is illegal gold mining in Okapi Wildlife Reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For several years, a Chinese-owned company, Kimia Mining, has been operating a concession inside the reserve, irregularly granted by the DRC government. The groups are calling for the immediate revocation of the concession to protect the reserve. At a press conference on Oct. 18, they accused Kimia of depleting forest cover, polluti…