President Tshisekedi Appoints New Leadership at Congo Ressources SA to Boost Mining Sector
DRC President Tshisekedi Names New Congo Ressources SA Leaders to Revitalize Dormant Mining Assets
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo has appointed new leaders to key public institutions, including the state-owned mining company Congo Ressources SA.
The announcements were made by presidential spokesperson Tina Salama during a broadcast on Congolese National Radio and Television (RTNC).
New Leadership at Congo Ressources SA
Two executives have been named to head Congo Ressources SA, a public enterprise established in 2022 under the supervision of the Ministry of Portfolio:
Kankolongo Mulaja Léon: Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA)
Kuledale Aldar: Director General (DG)
Their mandate is to accelerate and ensure continuity in the execution of the company’s strategic projects.
Congo Ressources SA: Unlocking the Value of Dormant Mining Assets
Congo Ressources SA was created to manage and develop underutilized but high-potential mining assets. These include research permits that have either expired or remained inactive, which the company aims to transform into viable projects to attract domestic and international investors.
Unlike Gécamines, which is directly involved in mining operations, Congo Ressources SA serves as a strategic financial vehicle. Its primary goals are:
Transform dormant mining assets into profitable ventures;
Attract funding through partnerships with global investors;
Explore future listing options on stock markets to enhance valuation and transparency.
A Strategic Move Amid Growing Foreign Interest
The leadership shakeup comes at a time when the Democratic Republic of Congo is increasingly seen as a strategic hub for critical minerals, attracting major players such as U.S.-based KoBold Metals, which is actively investing in cobalt and lithium projects.
This move reflects President Tshisekedi’s broader vision to maximize the economic impact of natural resources and to promote transparency and accountability in the management of public mining assets.
