DRC bets on mineral processing boom as Makutano Mining targets Africa’s mining value gap

BusinessDay | 01-10-2026 10:09am |

The article discusses how the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is working to become a key player in Africa's mining industry by focusing on mineral processing. This means they want to add more value to the raw materials they extract, rather than just exporting them in their basic form. The company Makutano Mining is specifically looking to take advantage of this opportunity, aiming to fill the gap in Africa's mining sector by processing minerals locally. This strategy could help the DRC boost its economy and create jobs by keeping more of the mining profits within the country.

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