Kinshasa, March 3rd, 2026 (CPA). – Investment opportunities in critical minerals in the DR Congo have been presented on Monday in Toronto, Canada, by the Minister in charge of Mines to promote the local transformation of Congolese mining resources, during the annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC 2026), according to a press release consulted on Tuesday by CPA. « On the side-lines of PDAC 2026, the Minister in charge of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, has highlighted on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, the investment opportunities in critical minerals in DRC; the reforms in governance, transparency and traceability; and the local transformation policy through special economic zones. DRC is affirming its strategic position in the world mining sector, » it is read in the statement from the Ministry in charge of Mines. According to the source, this initiative is part of the vision of the President of the Republic, Felix Tshisekedi, and under the coordination of Ms Judith Suminwa Tuluka, Prime Minister, aiming to strengthen the role of DRC as a major and responsible player in the mining industry. ‘It is not enough to have critical minerals. We must create the conditions necessary for investment to transform this potential into tangible wealth. Our laws and our administration are the best allies of the investor, he has explained. Mr Watum has also emphasised fiscal stability, administrative facilities and a modernised regulatory framework to attract responsible investments. The Minister in charge of Mines has, in addition, visited the stands of DRC, including that of Lualaba province, highlighting the mining potential and dynamics of the producing provinces. This presence reinforces the international visibility of DRC and confirms the modernisation of its mining sector.
International Ministers’ Summit
The Minister has then taken part in the 11th International Ministers’ Summit, focused on aligning strategies between producing and consuming countries, securing supply chains and financing projects related to the energy transition. DRC’s participation in PDAC 2026 could generate: new investments in local exploration and transformation, strategic partnerships with international developers and financiers, and an increased recognition of DRC as a key player in the world mineral security. Thanks to its reforms and mining diplomacy, DRC intends to transform its potential into tangible wealth while consolidating its international economic relations and supporting the global energy transition.