About Zebridge
Facilitating, structuring and securing your mining investments in the DRC
Zebridge SARLU, headquartered at N158B Kasaï Avenue, Makutano Neighborhood, City of Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a leading firm specialized in facilitating, structuring and securing mining investments in the DRC.
The Congolese mining sector, characterized by a complex regulatory framework and major institutional stakes, requires a perfect command of ground realities.
Zebridge acts as a strategic bridge and a trusted facilitator, connecting private companies and investors to the state, para-statal and private actors of the mining sector in the DRC.
Our Core Business
With an in-depth knowledge of the socio-economic and regulatory realities of the DRC, Zebridge supports its partners across the entire value chain:
Joint-Venture (JV) Negotiation
Structuring, negotiating and securing strategic partnership agreements between domestic or international investors and holders of local mining titles.
Mining Permits & Authorizations
Facilitating official procedures for acquiring, transferring or upgrading mining claims, Exploration Permits (PR) and Exploitation Permits (PE) (notably for copper, cobalt, gold and lithium).
Secure Ore Purchasing & Trading
Rigorous support for gold transactions from artisanal or industrial mining, in compliance with State-licensed trading houses and traceability requirements.
Political-Administrative Facilitation
Organizing high-level institutional meetings, administrative assistance for company incorporation, obtaining exploitation permits and issuing official invitation letters from the Congolese government.
Absolute Legal and Institutional Security
Aware of the financial risks and legal pitfalls linked to the informal or poorly regulated market, Zebridge has built a tailor-made protection system.
Top-Tier Legal Partnership
We work closely with an international law firm whose lawyers accumulate more than 230 years of collective experience. This synergy guarantees rigorous legal guidance compliant with the DRC Mining Code, keeping all your transactions and capital free from any legal risk.
Our Strategic Goals
Providing a Realistic Paradigm of the Mining Sector
One of the main causes of investor failure is a poor understanding of ground realities. Zebridge brings a clear, factual and pragmatic vision of the Congolese mining ecosystem to guide sound strategic decisions.
Time Savings and Risk Reduction
Thanks to our direct orientation towards the right institutions and legitimate counterparts, we eliminate unnecessary intermediaries, speed up your procedures and reduce your operating costs.
Investment Protection and KYC Procedures
A poor choice of partner or purchasing channel can lead to colossal financial losses. We implement strict KYC (Know Your Customer) verification mechanisms and financial security protocols before any commitment of capital.
Tailored Legal and Sectoral Guidance
Congolese legislation varies by mineral substance (acquiring and trading gold does not follow the same rules as copper or cobalt). Zebridge guides you precisely according to the type of ore and the specific applicable regulation.
Long-Term Vision and Sustainable Models
We help our partners develop lasting business models delivering a solid, measurable return on investment (ROI), including subcontracting, rent-to-own of heavy equipment or industrial partnership opportunities.
Your Benefits When Working with Zebridge
Direct Online Appointment Booking
Quickly speak with a specialist in your field through our online appointment booking module.
Institutional & Industrial Address Book
Access a qualified network of public decision-makers, licensed cooperatives, official trading houses and mining operators in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga and across the whole DRC.
7/7 Assistance and Support
A responsive team available to answer your requests and operational emergencies, even outside business hours.
Market Studies & Sourcing
Targeted analyses and B2B/B2C support to maximize the visibility and sales of your mining equipment, spare parts and services.