Month: July 2025

Why So Many Investors Get Trapped in Copper Purchases in Greater Katanga


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Grand Katanga, the historic copper and cobalt hub of the DR Congo, attracts global interest for its cathodes, concentrates, blister, ingots, and wire bars. Yet beneath this fervor lies a minefield of sophisticated scams. Bad actors exploit both the appetite for metals and ignorance of local realities, targeting foreign buyers ill-prepared for informal practices. When [...]

Understanding the Realities of the Copper Market in the DRC and Zebridge’s Support


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The Katangan Copperbelt drives the global copper market, and the Democratic Republic of Congo is right at its heart. In 2023, the country produced 2.4 million tonnes—second only to Chile—but almost all of that output is tied up in long-term joint ventures. Behind the scenes, TFM, KCC, Kamoa and MUMI pour in billions to keep [...]
Gécamines: A Pioneering Force in the DRC’s Mining Landscape

Gécamines: A Pioneering Force in the DRC’s Mining Landscape


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Established as the Democratic Republic of Congo’s flagship mining parastatal, Gécamines has long been a cornerstone of Lubumbashi’s industrial heritage. Though many of its legacy processing plants lie idle today, the company continues to wield strategic influence through vast mineral reserves, tailings stocks and a portfolio of key mining concessions. Historical and Strategic Position Base [...]