DRC Mining Code Review: FEC Chamber of Mines Launches Forum to Strengthen Investment and Competitiveness
The Chamber of Mines of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, launched a three-day forum in Kinshasa aimed at reviewing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Mining Code.
The forum brings together mining experts, industry operators, investors, government officials, and other stakeholders to develop recommendations for a more stable, competitive, and investment-friendly legal framework capable of supporting the long-term growth of the country’s mining sector.
DRC’s Strategic Role in the Energy Transition
Opening the forum, Chamber of Mines President Kasongo Bin Asor said the Democratic Republic of Congo is uniquely positioned to become a key player in the global energy transition, making it essential to establish a legal and institutional environment that encourages investment and sustainable development.
“Our country is called upon to play a decisive role in the energy transition, industrialization and new global value chains.
This position represents an exceptional opportunity, but it also imposes a responsibility on us: that of building a legal, regulatory and institutional environment that inspires confidence, promotes investment, strengthens the competitiveness of our industry and allows our country to take full advantage of its natural resources,” he said.
Kasongo noted that achieving this objective requires collaboration between the government, private sector, investors, technical and financial partners, local communities, and civil society.
He emphasized that a successful mining industry depends on a legal framework that is clear, stable, predictable, and consistently enforced, supported by an attractive business climate that encourages long-term investment.
Building Consensus Ahead of Government Consultations
According to Kasongo, the forum was organized in response to requests from mining operators seeking to harmonize their positions before engaging with the government and other stakeholders on proposed reforms.
“Our ambition is to create a framework for dialogue where different viewpoints can be freely expressed, mutually enrich each other and contribute to a collective reflection based on facts, experience and expertise,” he said.
FEC Calls for Continuous Public-Private Dialogue
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Robert Malumba Kalombo, National President of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC), underscored the importance of sustained dialogue between public authorities and the private sector in shaping durable reforms.
“The Federation of Enterprises of Congo remains convinced that consultation is the best path to lasting reforms. The best legislation is legislation that results from dialogue,” he said.
Kalombo noted that the DRC enjoys significant competitive advantages through its vast mineral resources, skilled workforce, and growing international investor interest.
He said the revision of the Mining Code presents an opportunity to establish a modern, transparent, stable, competitive, and predictable legal framework that strengthens investor confidence.
He also pledged to submit the forum’s recommendations to the country’s highest institutions to support ongoing mining sector reforms and improve the competitiveness of one of the DRC’s most strategic industries.
Recommendations to Guide Mining Reforms
At the conclusion of the three-day forum, participants are expected to adopt a series of recommendations that will be presented to public authorities as part of the Mining Code revision process.
The organizers say their objective is to produce well-researched, practical, and evidence-based proposals that will help create a more stable, competitive, and value-driven mining sector, while enhancing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s attractiveness as a global mining investment
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