DRC Invites Japanese Companies to Invest in Its Mining Sector
During the Japan-DRC Business Forum held from April 20 to 22, Popol Mabolia, Director General of the Mining Registry (CAMI), led a Congolese delegation in calling for greater Japanese investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector.
Addressing major Japanese companies such as Sumitomo and Ambatovy, Mabolia encouraged partnerships with local mining firms, including state-owned Gécamines and Kisenge Manganèse.
His appeal aligns with the forum’s broader aim of strengthening economic cooperation and promoting investment opportunities between the two countries.
To attract Japanese investors, Mabolia emphasized the DRC’s vast mining potential, highlighting its rich deposits of critical minerals such as cobalt, nickel, and manganese—resources vital to the global energy transition and technological industries.
He explained that investments can be made either through partnerships with existing state-owned or private companies holding mining titles or by directly applying for mining titles through CAMI, following established procedures.
