Kasai Province Partners with Mining Cadastre to Increase Diamond Surface Tax Collection
Kasai Province Strengthens Partnership to Boost Diamond Surface Tax Revenues
Kasai Province is intensifying its efforts to boost surface tax collection from its diamond mining concessions. On September 12, 2025, the provincial government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cadastre Minier (CAMI), the agency responsible for managing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining domain, to enhance mining revenue collection.
The agreement provides technical support and staff training to strengthen tax collection systems, share cadastral databases, and build capacity within the provincial administration. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure mining revenues directly benefit the province.
Governor Crispin Mukendi emphasized that the partnership will enable the provincial government to better exercise its authority over mining operations, secure greater tax compliance, and increase revenues for local development.
Surface Tax Rates and Legal Framework
The surface tax is established under Article 238 of the 2018 Mining Code and applies to all holders of exploration permits and mining exploitation rights. Tax amounts are calculated based on the size of the concession and vary depending on permit type and duration:
Exploration Permits:
Year 1: $0.20 per hectare
Year 2: $0.30 per hectare
Year 3: $0.35 per hectare
Year 4 onward: $0.40 per hectare
Mining Rights:
Year 1: $0.40 per hectare
Year 2: $0.60 per hectare
Year 3: $0.70 per hectare
Year 4 onward: $0.80 per hectare
Strategic Goal: Local Development
This partnership reflects a growing movement among provinces in the DRC to capture more value from natural resource extraction. Historically, Kasai’s diamond wealth has generated limited local benefits, with the majority of revenue flowing to the central government or private operators.
By strengthening collaboration with CAMI, Kasai aims to ensure that a larger share of mining revenues is retained locally to fund infrastructure, health services, education, and community development projects.
SOURCE:bankable.africa
