Kamoa Copper Commits US$16.9 Million to Community Development in Mutshatsha
Kamoa Copper Unveils US$16.9 Million Community Development Plan for DRC’s Mutshatsha Territory
Kamoa Copper has committed US$16.855 million to five major community development projects in Mutshatsha Territory, Lualaba Province, under a new 2026–2030 social and community development agreement.
The agreement was signed at the Kamoa Copper site in the presence of provincial mining authorities, the territorial administration, traditional leaders and representatives of local communities.
The programme was developed through consultations between the company and communities and will guide development initiatives around the mining operation through 2030.
The programme focuses on health, education, basic infrastructure, agriculture and economic development, and community communication.
In healthcare, Kamoa Copper plans to support the construction of a general referral hospital and a health centre, improving access to essential medical services.
The education component includes six schools and a scholarship programme aimed at supporting vulnerable students.
For basic infrastructure, the programme will provide drinking-water supply systems to improve access to reliable potable water for local households.
The economic and agricultural component will include a semi-industrial flour mill and cold-storage facility to help local producers process and preserve agricultural products, reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen food security.
Farmers will also receive training, agricultural inputs and support for orchard development.
A community radio and television station will also be established to improve access to information and provide a platform for community dialogue.
Kamoa Copper said the new programme builds on its existing community development initiatives rather than representing a standalone investment.
The company has operated its Sustainable Livelihoods programme since 2017, supporting families whose economic activities have been affected by mining operations.
Its community training programmes have provided more than 700 training places in agriculture and textiles, including nearly 280 places dedicated to adult literacy.
Kamoa Copper General Manager Annebel Oosthuizen said the signing marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation focused on sustainable development and stronger communities.
Kamoa Copper said the programme reflects its broader approach of linking mining operations with long-term economic and social development in surrounding communities.
The company operates the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex in Lualaba and has also developed a 500,000-tonne-per-year copper smelter, described as the largest of its kind in Africa. It is also investing in energy infrastructure in partnership with the national electricity utility.
Implementation of the 2026–2030 programme will be monitored jointly by Kamoa Copper, community representatives and government authorities.
The initiative is expected to support improvements in healthcare, education, water access, agricultural productivity and local economic activity, strengthening the connection between mining investment and community development in Mutshatsha.
