Minerals in Congo & Where they are found

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a mineral-rich nation, home to some of the world’s most valuable and abundant resources.

With vast reserves of cobalt, copper, gold, diamonds, and coltan, the DRC plays a pivotal role in the global mineral market, particularly in the technology and electronics industries.

The country’s unique geological features, including the mineral-laden Copperbelt and the expansive Kasai region, contribute to its reputation as a mineral powerhouse.

However, the DRC also faces challenges, including political instability and environmental concerns, which complicate the sustainable exploitation of its rich mineral resources.

Let us have a look at the notable minerals of Africa;

GOLD in Congo

Gold production in Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has increased drastically. Currently, gold accounts for 30 percent of export revenue in Uganda and about 38 percent in the DR Congo.

With gold deposits that are widely distributed across Uganda and DRC, we developed interest in investing in gold mining and today, we are among the leading exporters and producers of gold in East Africa.

Gold in the Democratic Republic of Congo is primarily found in regions such as Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and the eastern provinces, often associated with artisanal and small-scale mining.

COPPER

Copper is one of the valuable minerals Trade Panel International Limited deals in. Our copper is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo largely in the Copper Belt of the southern Katanga Provinces.

The Katanga/Shaba copper belt in the DR Congo has a width of approximately 70km and length of 250kms between Lubumbashi and Kolwezi. Over 72 economic deposits of copper and 4 large mining centers exist here making it one of the largest world’s reserves of copper.

The DR Congo copper belt includes some of the highest grade copper deposits in the globe. In some reserves, the grades are over 5 percent and ore also comprises of high grades of cobalt and holds about 34 percent of the global cobalt reserves. More large deposits still exist and yet to be explored using modern technology.

Copper in the Democratic Republic of Congo is predominantly located in the Katanga region, particularly in the Copperbelt area, which includes provinces like Lualaba and Haut-Katanga, known for extensive mining activities.

Whereas there are many companies that deal in copper production, Trade Panel International Limited is that one most outstanding, trust worthy and reliable company to deal with. We have been in this business for over 10 years and based on our experience, we rate among a few best copper producers in Africa.

Others valuable minerals that Trade Panel International Limited deals in besides gold and copper include;

Cobalt

Cobalt is one of the minerals that we deal in and it is extracted from the deposits in the DR Congo. Cobalt we do sell is mainly used in the manufacture of magnetic, wear resistant and high strength alloys.

Cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo is mainly extracted from the Copperbelt region, particularly in Haut-Katanga and Lualaba provinces, where significant mining operations and artisanal activities occur.

Diamond

Diamond is one of the a few valuable minerals mined in Africa and the DR Congo features among the leading five diamond producers. In Africa, DRC is the second largest diamond producer.

Diamonds in the Democratic Republic of Congo are primarily found in the Kasai region, particularly in provinces like Kasai-Oriental and Kasai-Western, with both industrial and artisanal mining activities prevalent.

Tin

Tin in the Democratic Republic of Congo is mainly found in the eastern provinces, particularly North Kivu and South Kivu, where artisanal mining and small-scale operations are common.

List of all the minerals mined in Congo

Here’s a list of key minerals mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):

Cobalt
Copper
Gold
Diamonds
Tin
Tungsten
Coltan (Tantalum)
Zinc
Lead
Lithium
Iron ore
Manganese
Bauxite

These minerals are vital for various industries, including electronics, construction, and automotive manufacturing.