Mining integration

Project details

Despite it's strong mineral potential, Lualaba Province currently captures limited local value from mining activities due to insufficient structuring, low processing capacity, and fragmented operations. This situation restricts job creation, public revenue generation, and broader socio-economic benefits.

The Mining Integration project addresses these challenges by developing a coordinated mining ecosystem that links geological exploration, industrial exploitation, and mineral transformation. The project will promote responsible mining practices, increase local processing, and support sustainable development while ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance.

Key objectives

• Sustainably develop Lualaba’s mining potential

• Enhance the value of multi-mineral deposits

• Attract national and international investment

• Develop local mineral processing capacity

• Create jobs and increase public revenues

Expected results

• Confirmed and developed mineral deposits

• Operational mining sites and processing facilities

• Increased production, employment, and local value addition

Performance Indicators

• Production volume: TBD

• Number of jobs created: TBD

• Investments mobilized: TBD

• Level of local mineral processing: TBD

• Project feasibility: High (90%)

Institutional & Management Information

Responsible Ministry
Provincial Ministry of Mining – Lualaba

Service / Institution
Office of the Provincial Minister

Project Owner
Ministry of Mining

Project Manager
Lualaba Mining Company

Post-Project Management
Provincial Directorate of Mining

Benefits & Impact

Direct benefits

• Diversification of the provincial economy

• Skills transfer to the local workforce

• Job creation in mining and related services

Indirect benefits

• Increased public revenues

• Reduced reliance on unstructured artisanal mining

• Strengthened local subcontracting companies

Impacts

• Improved living conditions for local communities

• Sustainable and strategic positioning of Lualaba’s mining sector

• Long-term economic transformation of the province

Additional Project Context

• Resources: Gold (Au), Copper–Cobalt (Cu-Co), Cassiterite–Tantalum (Sn-Ta)

• Investment nature: Exploration, exploitation, and transformation

• Project duration: 10–15 years

• Relevant SDGs: ODD 8 (Employment), ODD 9 (Industry), ODD 12 (Responsible Production)