DRC Minister of Mines to Lead Delegation at Mining Indaba 2025
The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba welcomes a distinguished delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), led by H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, and Hon. Louis Watum, Minister of Industry and the Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.
Accompanying them is Christian Kitungwa Muteba, Governor of Tanganyika Province, reflecting the nation’s dedication to showcasing its immense mineral wealth and ambitious vision for the future of mining.
Renowned as a global leader in critical minerals, the DRC holds the world’s largest cobalt reserves along with substantial deposits of copper, coltan, and rare earth elements.
Positioned at the heart of the green energy revolution, the DRC is not only a major supplier of resources but also a critical enabler of the global transition to sustainable energy solutions.
At this year’s Mining Indaba, the DRC delegation will spotlight Africa’s role in advancing the critical minerals sector, particularly focusing on lithium and graphite.
These essential materials, vital for renewable energy technologies and battery production, underscore the DRC’s pivotal role in building a sustainable global future.
The DRC’s participation on the Disruptive Discussions platform will highlight the nation’s innovative approaches to leveraging Africa’s lithium and graphite potential.
This forum will explore the DRC’s strategies for fostering economic growth and driving technological advancements in the mining sector.
A hallmark of the DRC’s presence at Mining Indaba is its highly anticipated annual breakfast. This event provides a platform for the nation to engage directly with international investors, partners, and industry leaders, emphasizing its openness to collaborative, responsible, and forward-thinking partnerships.
On the Sustainability Stage, the DRC will address the pressing need for responsible resource management. The nation will share its approach to balancing economic development with infrastructure resilience and environmental preservation, offering insights into how it aims to overcome challenges such as infrastructure debt while safeguarding its mineral wealth.
The DRC is rewriting its story in the mining industry—from being a resource extractor to becoming a leader in resource transformation and technological innovation.
By prioritizing sustainability, collaboration, and cutting-edge solutions, the DRC is reshaping its mining sector into a driver of economic empowerment and global influence.
Mining Indaba 2025 serves as a pivotal stage for the DRC to assert its role as a transformative force in the mining industry. As the nation redefines its economic trajectory, it sends a clear message to global stakeholders: the DRC is ready to lead, innovate, and collaborate for a sustainable and prosperous future.
