L’IMPACT DES NOUVELLES TECHNOLOGIES MINIÈRES SUR L’APPROVISIONNEMENT LOCAL EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

The report examines how the adoption of advanced mining technologies—such as automation and smart sensors—affects local procurement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). While industrial projects like the Kibali gold mine and Kamoa-Kakula copper project showcase world-leading innovation, local suppliers struggle to benefit due to gaps in capital, specialized skills, and a weak manufacturing base. The document analyzes the 2018 Mining Code's local content requirements and identifies systemic barriers, including poor infrastructure and an outdated intellectual property framework, that hinder the transition from foreign-dominated supply chains to a robust local industry.

• The DRC exhibits a sharp contrast in mining technology, where artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) remains largely unmechanized, while large-scale industrial projects employ some of the world's most advanced technologies.
• The Kibali gold mine serves as a primary example of high-tech adoption, featuring an automated ore handling system and driverless loaders controlled from a surface room to improve safety and efficiency.
• The Kamoa-Kakula copper project aims to produce the 'greenest copper in the world' by utilizing clean hydroelectric power and planning the integration of electric and automated vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Local suppliers are largely excluded from high-value contracts, with less than 10% of the equipment and operational supply market held by Congolese-owned companies.
• Major barriers preventing local firms from accessing the high-tech supply chain include a lack of specialized certifications, insufficient access to capital, and a lack of trust from mining companies regarding reliability.
• The 2018 Mining Code introduced strict local content requirements, including quotas for Congolese employees and mandates for local subcontracting, but implementation is hindered by vague legal interpretations.
• The DRC's intellectual property framework is considered obsolete and largely ineffective, with a lack of specialized courts and failure to fully integrate international TRIPS standards.
• Severe infrastructure deficits, particularly in electricity and digital connectivity, force mining companies to invest in their own power production and limit the ability of local SMEs to digitize.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2021). L’IMPACT DES NOUVELLES TECHNOLOGIES MINIÈRES SUR L’APPROVISIONNEMENT LOCAL EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2021-12/impact-new-mining-technologies-democratic-republic-congo-fr.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. L’IMPACT DES NOUVELLES TECHNOLOGIES MINIÈRES SUR L’APPROVISIONNEMENT LOCAL EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO. 2021. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2021-12/impact-new-mining-technologies-democratic-republic-congo-fr.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment2021limpact, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{L’IMPACT DES NOUVELLES TECHNOLOGIES MINIÈRES SUR L’APPROVISIONNEMENT LOCAL EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2021}, month = dec, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2021-12/impact-new-mining-technologies-democratic-republic-congo-fr.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }