DRC Projects 9.92% Increase in Mining Non-Tax Revenue in 2027
DRC Targets 9.92% Increase in Mining Non-Tax Revenue to $1.06 Billion in 2027
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is projecting a 9.92% increase in non-tax revenue from the mining sector in 2027, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research in Public Finance and Local Development (Crefdl).
Mining-related non-tax revenue is projected at 2.36 trillion Congolese francs ($1.06 billion) in 2027, up from 2.15 trillion francs ($966 million) projected for 2026.
The increase reflects the government’s continued reliance on the mining sector as a key source of public revenue, particularly as the DRC seeks to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation.
However, Crefdl has raised concerns about the basis of the 2027 projections. The research centre noted that the forecasts do not identify the mining companies expected to enter production during the year.
It also highlighted the absence of a comprehensive list of mining companies and minerals expected to contribute to the projected revenue, as well as details on the quantities of minerals each company is expected to produce.
According to Crefdl, greater transparency around these assumptions would make it easier to assess whether the revenue targets are realistic and aligned with expected production levels.
The Ministry of Mines recorded a 107.15% execution rate for non-tax revenue during the first half of 2026, indicating that collections exceeded the amount initially targeted for the period.
Despite this performance, Crefdl said the results remain below the DRC’s broader revenue potential given the scale of the country’s mineral resources and mining activity.
The government is seeking to improve the mobilisation of mining-related revenues as the DRC continues to expand copper and cobalt production while developing other mineral resources.
The projected increase in non-tax revenue comes amid broader efforts to strengthen state oversight of the mining sector, improve revenue collection and ensure that the country captures a greater share of the value generated by its mineral wealth.
