With an estimated USD 24 trillion in untapped deposits of cobalt, diamonds, gold, copper and other minerals, the DRC is a key mining destination, with a large number of mining companies executablely operating across the country.

Mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo include both large, international mining houses and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining companies (ASM).

List of executable mining companies in the DRC:

Mining in the DRC

We’re currently tracking 103 mining projects in the DRC across all stages of development.

Among these projects is the Kinsevere Mine, located 30 km north of Lubumbashi, in the Kipushi Territory in the Katanga Province. Owned by MMG Limited, this is one of the most important copper mines in the world, with a capital value of about ZAR 30.6 billion, and is comprised of three mostly stratiform deposits in alternating dolomitic and terrigenous formations.

Another critical copper mine is Mawson West Limited’s Dikulushi Cutback Project, located west of Lake Mweru and 48 km north-northwest of Kilwa. With a capital value exceeding ZAR 58 billion, the mine is currently being expanded to access proved and probable mineral reserves of 539 000 tons at 6.1% copper and 182 grams per ton silver.

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What makes the DRC such a valuable investment destination?

The DRC is the world’s largest producer of copper, possessing some of the richest copper belts in the world. It is also the biggest producer of cobalt, and the second largest producer of diamonds. It also has rich deposits of gold, zinc, tin and potash.

Latest DRC mining news

The Rise of the DRC: a new horizon of mining investment

Published: 21 August 2019

The DRC is one of the most mineral-rich countries in the world. Yet about 80% of its projects are still in exploration or development. Here’s the inside scoop on #mining in the DRC.

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Africa’s Gold: An ancient story

Published: 20 June 2019

Since ancient times, mining and quarrying have carved humankind’s path through history. Here’s a look at how gold helped our ancestors create civilisations, communities and monetary systems.

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Looking for more information on mining companies in the DRC? You need AMIQ!

Africa Mining IQ is the continent’s largest mine information service, with +/- 2 100 projects on record, over 90 of which are located in the DRC. We constantly track and monitor the progress of each mining project, providing key insights into what developments are happening and where. This includes key contact details for mine owners and project suppliers for each project. We currently list over 7 000 mining companies and engineers currently working in mining in Africa!
 

Here’s how Africa Mining IQ can benefit your company:

• Be in the loop early in the project, with key contacts to mine owner, project engineer & EPC level, to build relationships and influence engineers early for a successful bid
• AMIQ is a lead generation platform! Be listed as a project supplier on the portal, with all your necessary business contact information
• Keep a close eye on developing projects aligned to your business and identify new projects
• Receive weekly or monthly alerts on new projects added as well as existing projects that have been updated

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