Copper investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Katanga Copper Belt across Haut-Katanga and Lualaba provinces is one of the richest copper regions in the world. CongoConnect360 works exclusively with licensed industrial operators, applies OECD-aligned due diligence including tailings and environmental permit checks, and facilitates equity, offtake, joint venture and exploration financing introductions. We do not buy or sell copper.

    Copper ยท Democratic Republic of Congo

    The metal that wires the world.

    The Katanga Copper Belt is one of the richest copper deposits on Earth. CongoConnect360 connects investors with licensed operators only โ€” every opportunity reviewed for institutional-grade due diligence.

    Katanga
    Copper Belt Region
    Top-Tier
    Global Producer
    Licensed
    Operators Only
    100%
    Reviewed Before Introduction
    Who's Behind This
    OO
    Owen O'Riordan
    Chief Executive Officer
    R
    Roland
    DRC Operations
    ZN
    Zeph Ngaliema
    Sourcing & Compliance
    Why Copper, Why the DRC

    The metal behind every grid, motor and megawatt.

    Katanga Copper Belt

    Stretching across Haut-Katanga and Lualaba, the Katanga Copper Belt hosts some of the world's highest-grade copper-cobalt ore bodies, anchoring the DRC's position as a top-tier global producer.

    Electrification & EVs

    Copper is central to grid infrastructure, renewable generation, EV manufacturing and data-centre buildout โ€” placing DRC supply at the heart of the global energy transition.

    Verified & Responsible Sourcing

    Licensed industrial operations. Environmental checks as standard.

    Copper mining at scale carries real environmental responsibilities โ€” tailings management, water use and land impact near mine sites. We treat this as a standard part of due diligence, not an afterthought, and only present opportunities that meet that bar.

    OECD-aligned due diligence is completed on every opportunity before it's presented.

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

    Tailings management and environmental permits are checked as a standard part of every review.

    Independent audits and site visits can be coordinated 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, environmental permits 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 is a lead-capture inquiry, not a marketplace purchase. It's how we begin identifying verified, licensed copper opportunities that match your criteria.

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

    What you should know first.

    The DRC is one of the world's top copper producers and hosts the Katanga Copper Belt โ€” among the richest and highest-grade copper deposits on Earth. Production has grown sharply as electrification and grid investment accelerate global demand.

    Ready to invest in DRC copper?

    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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