On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with a delegation from Asia Minerals Limited (AML Group), a global mining company, led by President Eric Chung.
The company, specializing in manganese mining—particularly in South Africa—expressed strong interest in exploring investment opportunities within the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector.
Following the meeting, Eric Chung praised the productive discussions and highlighted the Congolese government’s openness and dedication to mining industry standards. He noted the positive state of relations between Japan and the DRC, which date back to the 1980s.
“It is an honor for AML to engage with the Prime Minister. We felt genuine support from the Congolese government, and while there have been some challenges, we are committed to strengthening our relationship,” he said.
AML’s planned investment in DRC’s manganese sector aims to boost the country’s production capacity for this essential mineral, widely used across agriculture and industry.
