Democratic Republic of Congo Launches Large-Scale Cobalt and Copper Mine Capacity Upgrade Plan; Deep Mining Safety Needs Draw Attention
Published: December 1, 2025
Published on: [Hebei Jiufu Industrial Parts Co., Ltd.] Official Website – Industry News
Hot Topic: Democratic Republic of Congo Announces Key Mineral Capacity Expansion Strategy
On November 28, 2025, the Ministry of Mining of the Democratic Republic of Congo officially announced an ambitious capacity expansion plan: aiming to systematically upgrade the capacity of at least five large-scale copper and cobalt mine projects by 2026, further consolidating its strategic position as a key material supply center for the global clean energy transition.
This plan is seen as a direct response to the growing global demand for cobalt and copper, particularly in the electric vehicle and renewable energy infrastructure sectors. The Minister of Mining emphasized in a statement that this upgrade not only focuses on increasing production but also places equal importance on “the safety and sustainability of mine operations.”
Deeper Challenges Behind Capacity Upgrades: Mining Depth and Tunnel Safety
As the capacity upgrade plan progresses, a key technical challenge has emerged: most projects included in the upgrade plan are rapidly extending mining activities into deeper strata with more complex geological conditions.
Increased Depth: Some copper-cobalt mines have already exceeded 1500 meters in mining depth, entering complex geological environments characterized by high stress and high geothermal temperatures.
Complex Rock Conditions: In some mining areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, ore bodies are accompanied by fractured zones and weak surrounding rock. With increased production capacity and mining intensity, the risks of roof falls, spalling, and rock bursts in tunnels have significantly increased.
Stricter Safety Regulations: Local governments and international investors have a continuously decreasing tolerance for production safety accidents, demanding higher standards for the reliability, durability, and dynamic load-bearing capacity of support systems.
Industry experts point out that during the capacity ramp-up process, efficient and reliable tunnel support is no longer an auxiliary element, but a core prerequisite for ensuring production continuity and worker safety. Any shutdown due to support failure will directly impact the achievement of production targets.
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Outlook: Safety Supports Production Capacity, Working Together for the Future
Upgrading cobalt and copper mine production capacity in the DRC is a crucial step in the global energy transition value chain. [Your Company Name] deeply understands that in this process, safety is the cornerstone of efficiency, and robust support is the guarantee of production capacity release.
We will continue to monitor the latest developments in the DRC’s mining industry and are committed to helping local mining partners achieve their production capacity goals safely, efficiently, and sustainably through innovative support technologies and reliable localized services, jointly safeguarding the lifeline of resource development. To learn more about our deep mining support solutions or for technical consultation tailored to your specific project, please contact our Africa Regional Technical Service Center.
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Post time: Dec-01-2025
