Key Changes to the DRC Mining Code: A New Era for Investors and National Development

Jun 6, 2025 | Amani Cibambo
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), home to some of the world’s richest deposits of cobalt, copper, and other critical minerals, enacted major revisions to its Mining Code in March 2018. These reforms marked a significant policy shift aimed at increasing the state’s share of mineral wealth, improving governance, and reshaping the regulatory framework for both domestic and international investors.