Region
Democratic Republic of Congo

Sector
Mining & Metals

Summary:

Often referred to by scientists as a "geological scandal" because of it's many natural resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) offers lucrative opportunities particularly in the mining sector.

Contact
Prof. Mathias Buabua

Email
anapirdc@anapi.org, anapirdc@yahoo.fr

Tel
+243 9999 25026

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds large mineral resources, which include copper, cobalt, gold, diamonds, zinc, iron, uranium. Previously, the extractive sector accounted for about 75% of total export earnings and 25% of GDP. Although it suffered a civil war and the impact of the global financial crisis, it represents the single largest recipient of FDI in the country.

Investment opportunities

1. Expansion of copper production in Katanga, coltan and cassiterite in Kivu, gold at kilo-moto and diamond production.
2. Rehabilitation of Moanda refinery in the coastal basin
3. Exploitation of methane gas in Kivu
4. Oil prospecting and exploitation in the coastal basin
6. Oil exploration at Ituri in eastern province
5. Infrastructure development - transportation and pipelines and also oil product distribution in urban centres.
6. Geological and mining research
7. Processing

For further information on investing in DRC contact the National Investment Promotion Agency (ANAPI).

Prof. Mathias Buabua, chief executive officer
Email: anapirdc@anapi.org, anapirdc@yahoo.fr
Tel: +243 9999 2502
www.anapi.org