The General Careers and Mines, Gécamines, among the fifty mining companies who took part in DRC Mining Week from June 19 to 21, 2019. This mining company has seized this opportunity to convey the message of its vision which is focused on improving the quality of its copper and increasing production.

In his stand in the marquee of the Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, Gécamines ‘agents kept explaining and answering visitors’ questions about their presence at DRC Mining and the significant progress made in recent years.

Through its presence at DRC Mining, Gécamines wanted to reaffirm the importance of its role in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo and its repositioning as a successful mining operator.

With morale boosted by the head of state who has pledged to advocate for the economic and financial recovery of the DRC, Gecamines intends to develop by own production. A recovery that relies mainly on increasing production of copper and cobalt.

Indeed, the world is in the era of electric vehicle construction, a sector in full development that has put cobalt on the front of the stage. Also, like all other metals, copper plays a very important role in the global economy.

The copper price is closely monitored by financial analysts. Red metal is highly valued for its heat and electricity conduction qualities, as well as for its resistance to wear and corrosion.

Understanding current issues, Gécamines has improved the quality of its 99.98% copper cathodes. They now meet international standards.

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As for the production of Cobalt, formerly considered as a final product of copper production, Gécamines is more than decided to bring, in two years, the production above the breakeven point of 1,500 tonnes of cobalt per year and 10,000 tonnes of cobalt within five years.

Nadine FULA