DRC Secures Major UAE Investment in Copper, Cobalt, and Tin Sectors

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have significantly advanced their mining investment cooperation in 2025.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have significantly advanced their mining investment cooperation in 2025. This development comes ahead of the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), which is expected to be a major forum for highlighting strategic collaborations between the two countries. 

The DRC, which has massive mineral reserves worth $24 trillion, is a global leader in cobalt production, a major tin exporter, and Africa’s largest copper producer.

Recent agreements have reinforced the UAE’s growing influence in the DRC’s mining sector. In July, UAE-based NG9 Holding partnered with Congolese mining company Buenassa to build the country’s first integrated copper-cobalt refinery. The factory will produce 30,000 tonnes of copper cathodes and 5,000 tonnes of cobalt sulphate annually.

In June, Abu Dhabi’s International Resources Holding (IRH) acquired a majority stake in Alphamin Resources for $366 million. This strategic acquisition provides access to the Bisie Tin Complex, which is one of the world’s highest-grade tin reserves. The IRH’s investment is projected to boost the DRC’s position in the global tin supply chain.

UAE investment goes beyond mining. NG9 Holding also collaborated with Kipay Energy to build a 46 MW hydropower plant, delivering consistent power for mining activities.

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