Lualaba Province, approximately 25 km southwest of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Project profile
Kamoa–Kakula is a large, high-grade underground copper mining and processing complex on the western edge of the Central African Copperbelt. Operated by Kamoa Copper S.A., the complex combines multiple underground mines, three concentrators and a 500,000-tonne-per-annum direct-to-blister smelter. Commercial copper production began in 2021 and phased expansion continues.
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Eight-Domain Bankability Framework
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Legal right to develop and the identity of the holder of record.
Reported resource and reserve statements, code and effective date.
Current delivery stage and final investment decision status.
Capital requirement, currency and committed funding position.
Sales, offtake and route-to-market commitments.
Government participation and disclosed royalty burden.
Community commitments, land access and resettlement status.
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Project operating company
39.6% Indirect
39.6% indirect interest through the Kamoa Holding joint venture
39.6% Indirect
39.6% indirect interest through the Kamoa Holding joint venture
20% Government-held
National mining policy and regulatory oversight; the DRC government holds a 20% project interest
Copper smelter technology, equipment, automation and digital solutions
Engineering, procurement and construction management for the Kakula concentrator development