Glencore Confirms Marie-Chantal Kaninda as DRC President and Promotes Two Congolese Executives
Glencore Confirms Marie-Chantal Kaninda as DRC President and Promotes Two Congolese Executives
Glencore has confirmed Marie-Chantal Kaninda in her role as President of Glencore DRC and announced the promotion of two Congolese executives as part of efforts to strengthen local leadership within its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kaninda has served as President of Glencore DRC since January 2023 and also chairs the board of Kamoto Copper Company (KCC).
She has more than 25 years of experience in the mining and extractive industries and previously served as Executive Director and Head of Corporate Affairs at Glencore DRC.
Her continued leadership comes as Glencore expands its focus on responsible mining, local content and long-term value creation in the DRC.
The company operates through KCC and Mutanda Mining (MUMI) and has invested nearly $10 billion in the country, according to Glencore DRC.
The company has also highlighted the strong participation of Congolese nationals across its workforce.
More than 98% of employees at KCC and MUMI are Congolese, reflecting Glencore’s emphasis on local employment and skills development.
The promotions of two Congolese executives further reinforce this strategy, increasing local representation in senior management and supporting the development of national expertise within the mining sector.
Glencore has been active in the DRC since 2007, with its operations focused primarily on copper and cobalt.
The company says its investments have supported employment, local procurement and community development initiatives, including education, healthcare and enterprise development.
The leadership changes come at a strategic time for the DRC, which remains one of the world’s most important sources of copper and cobalt.
With demand for critical minerals rising due to the global energy transition, strengthening local leadership and technical capacity is becoming increasingly important to the country’s mining industry.
