Kizito Pakabomba Advocates DRC’s Participation in Mining Indaba and PDAC 2025 to Unlock its Potential
Congolese Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga, has emphasized the importance of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) participation in two key mining events in 2025: the Mining Indaba, from February 2 to 6 in Cape Town, South Africa, and the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) forum, from March 2 to 5 in Toronto.
Minister Pakabomba highlighted these forums as critical platforms for promoting long-term economic growth and sustainable development.
He noted that such events provide opportunities to attract investments, form partnerships, and explore technological advancements in the mining sector.
The minister specifically underscored the PDAC’s value in helping the DRC enhance its geological research and certify its mineral reserves.
“Given its immense geological wealth, the DRC is poised to play a central role in the global race for critical minerals and in addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change,” stated the minister, according to the report.
The next Mining Indaba is expected to gather nearly 10,000 participants, including 1,200 mining operators and 1,500 investors, under the theme “Preparing African Mining for the Future Today.”
This event will offer the DRC a chance to showcase its vast mineral potential to a global audience, including opportunities in copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals essential for the energy transition.
The DRC government has approved the Minister of Mines’ proposal to participate in both events. The delegation will aim to present the nation’s potential to meet global energy and climate challenges, reinforcing its position as a critical player in the supply of strategic minerals.
The government and stakeholders are now mobilizing to ensure the country’s effective representation, leveraging these international forums to attract investments and partnerships that will drive the DRC’s mining sector forward.
