DRC Showcases Mining Reforms and Investment Opportunities at Mining Indaba 2026
DRC Seeks Responsible Mining Investment at African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town
The 32nd African Mining Indaba takes place from February 9 to 12, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together governments, mining companies, investors and technical partners to address key challenges facing the global extractive industry.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is participating with a high-level delegation led by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba.
According to the Ministry of Mines, the objective is to reinforce the country’s position on the international mining stage and attract responsible investment.
The Congolese authorities are using the forum to highlight the country’s vast mining potential, ongoing sector reforms and opportunities for investors.
Minister Watum said the DRC is committed to building an attractive, competitive and responsible mining sector while strengthening international cooperation and partnerships.
The 2026 edition of Mining Indaba, held under the theme “Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships” and alongside the 121 Mining Investment Cape Town event, will host four days of strategic dialogue, networking and deal-making.
Organizers say the forum provides a platform for governments, major and mid-tier mining companies, investors and solution providers to shape the future of mining in Africa and mobilize investment across the continent.
At the previous edition in January 2025, the Congolese government underscored its vision of mining as a driver of sustainable development.
Then-Prime Minister Judith Suminwa stressed that the sector should support long-term socio-economic progress rather than burden future generations, with partnerships seen as central to achieving this goal.
Responsible mining remains a sensitive and strategic issue in the DRC. The country’s mineral wealth is closely linked to ongoing security challenges, including conflict in eastern regions rich in resources such as coltan.
Environmental concerns have also come to the fore, with authorities increasing scrutiny of mining operators over pollution and environmental damage.
In this context, the DRC’s presence at Mining Indaba 2026 reflects its determination to reposition the sector around transparency, environmental responsibility and sustainable development, while ensuring that its mineral resources contribute more effectively to national growth and stability.
