KCC Denies Reports of Selling Three Artisanal Mining Sites in Lualaba Province
Kamoto Copper Company Refutes Claims of Selling Lualaba Artisanal Mining Sites
In a press release issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) firmly denied allegations that it intends to sell its three artisanal mining sites in Lualaba Province.
“KCC has made no such commitment,” the company stated, underscoring its importance as an employer, community partner, and taxpayer in the province. “We intend to continue playing our role to the fullest by operating all of our mining permits,” the statement added.
KCC clarified that during the renewal of its mining titles in 2024, three permits—PE 4960, PE 11601, and PE 4963—were returned to the Mining Cadastre (CAMI). These titles are now property of the State, which alone has the authority to reallocate them.
This clarification comes shortly after the Mining Registry submitted a major report to the Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, confirming the recovery of 594 mining titles by the Congolese State as part of a nationwide mining registry cleanup.
While the recovery is considered a step toward improved governance, the Observatory for Studies and Support for Social and Environmental Responsibility (OEARSE) has urged the government to publish the full list of recovered titles to strengthen institutional accountability.
About Kamoto Copper Company
Based in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, Kamoto Copper Company specializes in the extraction, production, and processing of copper and cobalt. Its operations are conducted under mining permits issued and regulated by CAMI.
