DRC tightens state control over mining data in bid to boost influence over its vast mineral wealth
The Democratic Republic of Congo is tightening state control over the geological data underpinning billions of dollars in mining exploration, as the country seeks greater influence over the development of its vast mineral wealth.
Under a 180-million-dollar contract with Spanish company Xcalibur, Congo is mapping its territory and digitising historical geological records to build a national database of critical mineral resources.
The government’s challenge will be to balance tighter state control with transparency and access for investors, while ensuring the country’s mineral wealth delivers broader economic benefits.
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