The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking investment partners to unlock 90% of its mineral resources which remain untapped. Speaking at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town, Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC Minister of Mines, urged industry leaders to partner with the country in driving sustainable mining sector growth. The DRC is seeking industry movers who will harness these resources to stimulate economic growth and create value for our people,” Kabamba said. Kabamba also highlighted opportunities in copper and iron ore, noting that the country is deploying satellite and spatial data technologies to accelerate greenfield exploration, cut costs and reduce uncertainty. “We have 20 billion tons of iron ore - enough to supply steel for Africa.