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12-14 June 2024, Grand Karavia Hotel, Lubumbashi, DRCConnect to mining opportunities

Fueling DRC's and the Copperbelt's Economic Growth.

Convening mining stakeholders, we provide a dynamic platform facilitating business interactions with over 1,300 delegates from the mining industry in Africa and globally.

  • Gain insights into market trends and project update.
  • Connect with industry leaders and innovators.
  • Explore the newest technological advancements in mining.
  • Learn more about sustainable mining operations.

Our Partners

Our Partners
1300+
275+
8+
8000+

About DRC Mining WeekWhat Is DRC Mining Week?

Prioritising Sustainable Mining Operations & Local Transformation in the DRC

DRC Mining Week stands as the central hub where prominent mining entities gather to cultivate opportunities. This event holds widespread recognition as the foremost business gathering of the year. It serves as the meeting point for industry leaders to exchange innovative ideas and forge business alliances that drive innovation and new prospects. Our event brings together:

  • 100+ Speakers
  • 90+ Women in Mining session participants
  • 230+ International & Local Media Presence

Our Brands

Our Brands

OUR INCREDIBLE 2024 SPEAKERS

Our industry speakers aim to share knowledge, experience, learning and support to bring awareness, ideas and solutions to the DRC Mining industry.

Event HighlightsKey Features & Activities

Site Visit To Kamoa Mine

As a prelude to the event, the exclusive Site Visit day, which includes a full-day tour of Kamoa mine. You're immediately struck by the sheer scale of operations. Massive machinery and infrastructure dominate the landscape, showcasing the magnitude of this world-class copper deposit.

  • Full-day educational outing
  • Guided Kamoa mine tour
  • Learn sustainable mining practices

CEO Roundtable - Invitation Only

Another opportunity for industry leaders, like-minded influencers, and key decision makers from the private and public sector to discuss new regulations and challenges pertaining the mining industry in the DRC. The forum is accessible by invitation only.

  • A forum exclusively reserved for CEOs
  • Network with likeminded individuals
  • Attendance by invitation only

Women in Mining

DRC Mining Week plays host to Women In Mining initiative, which unites a prominent community of female professionals within the mining industry in the DRC. This platform facilitates a series of exclusive events during DRC Mining Week where these remarkable women come together to share their experiences, their best practices and their knowledge.

  • An educational high-tea forum
  • Insights and collaboration through discussion
  • Attendance by invitation only

Gala Dinner

For more than two decades, DRC Mining Week has served as the pivotal gathering for fostering the growth and development of the mining industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The prestigious Gala Dinner serves as a nexus for influential stakeholders to forge connections, and revel in the achievements of the industry.

  • Honouring excellence in mining
  • Foster & develop industry relationships
  • Indulge in moments of enjoyment and festivity

Sponsor/Exhibit at DRC MINING WEEKDRC Mining Week supports your entry and investment

Sponsoring or exhibiting at DRC Mining Week gives you the opportunity to showcase your latest products and services in an environment where you'll be noticed by DRC key mining and infrastructure stakeholders, people who matter.

Become a sponsor of DRC Mining Week

Sponsor packages are designed to maximise your value and ROI, extending your reach and influence in the DRC Mining community beyond the live event.

  • Highlight your expertise to DRC mining professionals
  • Build relationships with key mining decision-makers
  • Increase exposure to the DRC mining community
  • Get your message in front of your target market

Exhibit at DRC Mining Week

Create an influential presence among industry leaders and professionals with a tailor-made package that suits any requirement and budget.

  • Establish yourself as an industry influencer
  • Build strategic relationships and lucrative business leads.
  • Showcase your products to top DRC stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Develop and strengthen your brand in the DRC and beyond

How to InfluenceYour Opportunity to Influence Thinking of Key Stakeholders

Maximise your results with DRC Mining Week’s 365 marketing opportunity. Influence your prospect before, during and after the event, ensuring they not only know who you are, but are excited to converse. Our team works with you to ensure your expertise is recognised by those you want to connect with. We help you, achieve your goals.

  • Create evergreen brand visibility 365 days per year.
  • Targeted marketing before, during & after events.
  • Leverage trusted industry media to present your brand.

Who Attends DRC Mining Week? Position Yourself and Identify Who to Influence

DRC Mining Week connects people and organisations to information and each other with an objective to create opportunity. Whether you are an investor looking for potential partners, interested in new trends or ready to source new projects, a government representative looking for policy recommendations and best practice or a project owner chasing funding, DRC Mining Week's ecosystem of like-minded professionals will ignite the spark of change.

Industry Verticals

Renewable Energy
Water & Waste
EPC's
IT / ICT
Finance & Investment
Policy & Regulation
Universities / Colleges
Legal & Insurance
Business Advisory & Consulting
Mapping & GPS
Energy
Exploration equipment & supplies
Geological Services
Mine Vehicles & Transport
Mining Equipment
Mining Operators
Processing Equipment
Mining Supply Chain
Site & Facility Management
Digital Services
Health & Safety
Laboratory and Analytical Services
Commoditity Trading
Transport & Logistcs

Attendee Profiles

Government & Regulators
Municipalities & Cities

Industry Bodies
Mining Services
Solution Providers
Finance
Banking
Investment
Mining Hoses & Operators
Materials Handling & Equipment
Transport & Logistics
EPC & Infrastructure
Associations
Media

“DRC has experienced a ‘real recovery’ in the production of mining resources in the space of a few years, the annual production of the DRC has gone from 10 thousand tons to nearly 1 million.”

Louis Watum, President
Chamber of Mines, DRC

I would like to congratulate the whole team for a very successful edition of the DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi. We are very grateful for being invited to attend this important event. We look forward continuing our fruitful collaboration with you.


Mr. Huang Xia United Nations Special Envoy
Great Lakes Region

The DRC Mining Week was really great with an amazing variety of participants. I participated in several editions but this one was really special, we felt the desire of the delegates to get involved differently in the mining sector of the DRC and for Glencore, it is a must to take part in this event.


Marie-Chantal Kaninda Vice President Corporate Affairs
Glencore, DRC

Standard Bank is convinced that the Congolese economy will show a positive growth rate and the bank is willing to support this growth.


Marie-Gabrielle Opese Deputy CEO
Standard Bank, DRC

Read the latest industry news on Mining Review Africa

With award-winning journalism, research & resources, the Mining Review is a trusted source of information to help mining professionals stay at the cutting edge of what's new in the industry.

  • Industry insiders news & insights
  • Latest technical data & innovations
  • Opportunities to connect with new customers

2024 Sponsors & Exhibitors

Official Partner
Official Support
Official Partner
FEC
Official Support
MINISTRY OF MINES
Lead Sponsor
Lead Sponsor
Standard Bank
Diamond Plus Sponsors
Ecobank
EQUITY BCDC
Glencore
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC)
Mutanda Mining SARL (MUMI)
USAID- AFRICA TRADE & INVESTMENT (ATI) / USG
Diamond Sponsors
airtel
ARSP
First Bank DRC
KAMOA COPPER
LIUGONG MACHINERY
MES
MMG KINSEVERE
SOFIBANQUE
Platinum Sponsors
AECI
COPPERBELT energy
EMBASSY OF ITALY IN KINSHASA
Engen
FONAREV
LA TRÊVE
MODERN CONSTRUCTION CONGO
Panaco
Rubatek Sarl
Tenke Fungurume
Gold Sponsors
AFRICA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION SARL (Afritech)
africell
AXIS HOUSE
Barrick Gold Corporation
Congo Equipment CAT
ELEPHANT TRADE
EMBASSY OF SWEDEN
Gecamines
HITACHI
La Grande Cimenterie du Katanga, GCK
Machine Cutting Services (MCS)
MAXAM TIRES
Pay Network
Rawsur
SRK Consulting South Africa
Tanzania Ports Authority
TMW SARLU (ALENG GROUP)
Tractafric
TRMR Company
Xcalibur Multiphysics Group
Silver Sponsors
Activa Assurances
Africa Global Logistics
BIA Group RDC SA
CONFORTA
CRDB Bank DR Congo
Dawn of New Africa (DNA)
ELBA AFRIKA SAS
EmiAfrica
GoShop
LIQUID
Rawbank
RAXIO
SERVICES MACHINERY TRUCKS (SMT)
SJMC SARL
Spectra Oil Company
Trade service
U.A.C
Unicompex Congo
Bronze Sponsors
Amotech Africa
Bags&Sacks
BOA RDC
BTS Projects
Carl-Hamm
CARMEUSE HANDYMAN’S LIME
Castolin Eutectic
CENTURY ENERGY
CITY TYRE
Congo Energy
Congo Petrol
DGC AFRICA
ELICOM
ENDRESS+HAUSSER
Expat Management
GardaWorld
Goodness Multi Services Sarl
HEBEI MEISHEN TECHNOLOGY CO, LTD
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS
HEXAGON
IOB Sarl
Knight Piésold Consulting
Liberty
MD Services Sarl
MPC SAS
Olipes
PRD RIGS
SAFPACK
Seguce RDC
SERVTEC RDC
SODEICO
Spectrometer
V-PLUS TRADERS AND DEVELOPERS
ZAR Africa
FIRE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS PARTNER
WELL-BEING AND HEALTH PARTNER
FIRE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS PARTNER
ISA SAS
WELL-BEING AND HEALTH PARTNER
Centre Médical Diamant
Premier Media Partners
Mining & Business
Mining Review Africa
Supporting Associations
Africa4Here HUB
C.C.B.C.L
Copper Development
Need Info
POM
SA Capital Equipment

African Mining News

Keep up to date with the latest news and offers from DRC Mining Week and our partners.

Apr 4, 2024

First DRC female prime minister “momentous occasion for DRC’s coming-of-age journey”

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May 12, 2023

Exclusive interview with Martin Mutuku, Marketing Manager for Congo Equipment, a gold sponsor of the upcoming DRC Mining Week and a long-standing partner of the event

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May 10, 2023

MineSense interview: “Our market-leading technology enables miners to mine ore more efficiently or, reduce waste and improve downstream processing

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