DR Congo Presents Mining Projects to US Investors as Part of Mineral Deal
Further to the peace pact brokered by the US between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, the Government of DRC has compiled and forwarded a list of mining projects to Washington for consideration. The project shortlist involves copper-cobalt, lithium, manganese, and gold; it was presented in mid-January 2026.
The US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) signed a Mineral Pact with Gecamines, the Congolese mining state-owned enterprise. The DFC is also financing the #LobitoCorridor to facilitate access to #CriticalMinerals and precious metals such as gold, which hit record prices.
| No. | Mineral | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copper-Cobalt | Mutoshi |
| 2 | Lithium | Cominiere |
| 3 | Cassiterite (Tin Ore) | Kisenge |
| 4 | Gold | Kisenge |
| 5 | Gold | Sokimo |
| 6 | Gold | Sakimo |
| 7 | Coltan (Cobalt-Tantalum Ore) | Sakimo |
| 8 | Wolframite (Tungsten-Manganese Ore) | Sakimo |
Some of the mines are located in the AFC/M23 rebel-controlled regions and might carry higher risks until the situation is fully stabilized. Therefore, the DRC is also pursuing a security agreement with the US bring about long-lasting peace.
A Joint Steering Committee with representatives from both the Congolese and American will meet in due course to review the projects. The Congolese side is led by Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Daniel Samba as well as high-level officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and the mining regulator ARECOMS. On the US side, it is expected that the team will include Special Advisor for African Affairs Massad Boulos as well as representatives from DFC, US EXIM Bank, and interested US mining companies.
