Cobalt ยท Democratic Republic of Congo

    The metal behind every battery, sourced responsibly.

    The DRC holds over 70% of the world's known cobalt reserves. CongoConnect360 connects investors with licensed industrial operations โ€” reviewed for institutional-grade due diligence, never artisanal or informal mining.

    70%+
    Of World Reserves
    Licensed
    Industrial Operators Only
    100%
    Reviewed Before Introduction
    2
    Core Provinces Tracked
    Who's Behind This
    OO
    Owen O'Riordan
    Chief Executive Officer
    R
    Roland
    DRC Operations
    ZN
    Zeph Ngaliema
    Sourcing & Compliance
    Why Cobalt, Why the DRC

    The world's battery supply runs through two provinces.

    Lualaba & Haut-Katanga

    The vast majority of DRC cobalt production is concentrated in these two provinces, home to some of the world's largest known cobalt-copper ore bodies.

    Battery & EV Demand

    Cobalt remains a critical input in lithium-ion battery cathodes, positioning DRC supply at the center of the global EV and energy storage transition.

    Responsible Sourcing

    Licensed operations only. No artisanal or informal mining.

    Cobalt mining in the DRC has a documented ethics problem โ€” informal, artisanal mining sites have been linked to child labor and unsafe conditions. We don't source from that segment, and we think it's important to say so plainly rather than avoid the topic.

    Every opportunity is reviewed against OECD-aligned due diligence guidance before it's presented.

    We work only with licensed, mechanized industrial operators โ€” never artisanal or informal sites.

    Labor and safety practices are checked as part of every review, not treated as optional.

    We can coordinate independent audits and site visits before you commit.

    How It Works

    From interest to introduction, in three steps.

    01

    Submit Your Interest

    Tell us your investment type and range โ€” equity, offtake, joint venture, or exploration financing.

    02

    Due Diligence Review

    We verify licensing, labor practices and chain-of-custody before any opportunity is shared with you.

    03

    Investor Introduction

    We connect you directly with the licensed operator and support the process through to agreement.

    Submit Investment Interest

    Tell us what you're looking to invest in.

    This isn't a marketplace listing โ€” it's how we begin identifying verified, licensed cobalt opportunities that match what you need.

    We typically respond within 3โ€“5 business days
    Frequently Asked Questions

    What you should know first.

    Some artisanal and informal cobalt mining in the DRC has been linked to child labor and unsafe conditions. CongoConnect360 works exclusively with licensed industrial operators, and every opportunity is reviewed against international labor standards before it's presented.

    Ready to invest in DRC cobalt?

    Licensed operators only, reviewed for institutional-grade due diligence. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll connect you directly.

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