CAMI Officially Issues Seven Digital Research Certificates to Kobold Metals in DRC
The Mining Registry of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially granted seven digitalized research certificates to U.S.-based Kobold Metals, marking a new milestone in the strategic partnership between the two nations.
The certificates were presented on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Kinshasa during a ceremony attended by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba.
The initiative reflects the shared ambition of the DRC and the United States to strengthen economic ties through responsible and innovative development of the Congolese mining sector.
Kobold Metals, known for leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced exploration technologies, has pledged to invest not only in exploration but also in the digitization of national geological data in partnership with the National Geological Survey and the Mining Cadastre.
The company also plans to advance the Manono hard rock lithium project in Tanganyika province, a cornerstone of its activities in the DRC.
During the ceremony, Benjamin Katabuka, Managing Director of Kobold Metals in the DRC, highlighted the company’s commitment to socio-economic development.
He confirmed that tens of millions of dollars have already been invested, with part of the funds allocated to cover mining title fees.
Katabuka outlined several benefits Kobold Metals aims to deliver, including:
Increased employment of the Congolese workforce.
Comprehensive training and fair remuneration.
Construction of essential infrastructure to improve the quality of life for local communities.
Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba reaffirmed the government’s commitment, under the leadership of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, to promote a mining sector that is responsible, innovative, and wealth-generating, driven by good governance and dedicated to serving the Congolese people.
This latest step cements Kobold Metals’ role as a key U.S. investor in the DRC’s mining future, while advancing the nation’s goals of sustainable growth and stronger international partnerships.
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