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Conference, Exhibition & Technical Workshops: 16-18 June 2027
Venue: Pullman Lubumbashi Grand Karavia Hotel, DRC

DRC Mining Week 2027

Where the DRC’s mining industry comes to do business

For more than two decades, DRC Mining Week has brought together mining operators, government leaders, investors, financiers and solution providers at the heart of one of the world’s most strategically important mining markets.

This is where relationships are built, investment conversations move forward, solutions are showcased and opportunities become business. In 2027, the industry returns to Lubumbashi to shape what comes next for mining in the DRC.

If the DRC is part of your growth strategy, this is where your business needs to be.

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Industry Plus

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DRC Mining Week's invitation-only track for turning policy conversations into signed deals.

  • Sit alongside government, investors, financiers and mining companies in the same room.
  • See regulatory direction and investment signals before they reach the open market.
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Women Mines & Leadership

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A platform built around the women already setting investment, operations and policy strategy in DRC mining.

  • Hear from senior women leading capital allocation and strategy across the sector.
  • Get direct access to the policy and investment conversations they're shaping.
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CEO RoundTable

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A closed-door forum for the DRC's most senior mining executives, strictly off the record.

  • Engage in candid, peer-to-peer discussion on risk, security and investor confidence.
  • Reserved strictly for CEOs and senior decision-makers, not advisors or observers.
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Value-Chain Investment Forum

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The forum where investment in processing, refining and downstream mining actually gets discussed.

  • Explore upstream, midstream and downstream investment opportunities across the value chain.
  • Understand the fiscal and regulatory terms investors are negotiating right now.
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Regional Development Forum

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What it takes to build the roads, power and logistics a mining project depends on.

  • Meet the provincial authorities and development agencies driving local projects.
  • Explore cross-border investment opportunities across the Copperbelt region.
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About DRC Mining WeekJOIN AFRICA'S ONLY HUB FOR TRANSFORMATIVE MINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DRC

DRC Mining Week is the premier gathering where leading mining entities converge to unlock transformative opportunities in the sector. This exclusive platform serves as a vital tool for networking, exchanging ideas, and establishing partnerships among industry leaders.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with 1505+ executives from leading mining companies and influential government officials to foster collaborative initiatives.
  • Innovative Discussions: Engage in 25+ sessions focused on sustainable mining practices and cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Community Engagement: Explore best practices for working with local communities to ensure shared value and support regional development.

Sponsor and exhibit at DRC Mining WeekMaximise your exposure: exhibit or sponsor

By showcasing your brand, you're creating a powerful presence in front of your target audience, establishing your business as a market leader, and opening up opportunities for valuable conversations with key decision-makers.

Sponsor DRC Mining Week

Sponsoring the largest mining investment event in DRC offers you unparalleled opportunities to influence the industry’s biggest influencers and decision-makers.

  • Establish yourself as an industry influencer
  • Build strategic relationships and lucrative business leads.
  • Showcase your products to top DRC stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Develop and strengthen your brand in DRC and Central Africa
  • Launch and demonstrate new products and increase brand awareness.

Exhibit at DRC Mining Week

Create an influential presence among industry leaders and professionals with a tailor-made package that suits any requirement and budget.

  • Establish yourself as an industry influencer
  • Build strategic relationships and lucrative business leads.
  • Showcase your products to top DRC stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Develop and strengthen your brand in DRC and Central Africa
  • Boost brand visibility and stand out in front of thousands of attendees

Event FeaturesJoin Africa's Premier Mining Event!

DRC Mining Week is a pivotal conference and exhibition focused on Africa's mining transition, where industry leaders and innovators come together to explore trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of the industry. Gain insights on sustainability, digital transformation, and economic growth, and seize the opportunity to network with fellow professionals.

Industry Plus

Where Strategy, Investment and Regional Development Converge
Industry+ is DRC Mining Week’s dedicated platform for strategic engagement, designed for stakeholders focused on investment, partnerships and the business environment of mining in the DRC.

  • Participate in strategy-led discussions influencing mining investment decisions
  • Engage directly with stakeholders shaping the business and regulatory environment
  • Access a platform designed for deal-making, collaboration and long-term growth

Women Mines & Leadership Forum

Empowering Women In the Extractive Industry
A high-level platform connecting you with the women shaping the DRC’s mining sector. Engage with influential leaders driving investment, operations and policy across the mining value chain.

  • Senior women leaders from across the mining industry
  • Insights on investment operations and policy
  • Meaningful networking with decision-makers
  • A focus on impact and outcomes

CEO Roundtable (Strictly by invitation)

Executive Leadership Dialogue on Mining, Risk and Investment Confidence
The CEO Roundtable is an exclusive, invitation-only forum reserved for CEOs and senior executives of mining companies operating in or investing in the DRC.

  • Engage in confidential, executive-level discussions with industry peers
  • Address critical issues impacting risk, security and long-term investment
  • Gain insights to support board-level strategy and capital allocation
  • Strengthen leadership networks within the DRC’s most influential mining platform

Value-Chain Investment Forum

Strengthening Partnerships to Unlock Mining-Led Growth in the DRC
The Value-Chain Investment Forum is a strategic platform within DRC Mining Week designed to stimulate profitable, long-term investment across the mining value chain in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  • Gain insight into investment opportunities across the mining value chain
  • Understand how partnerships and regional collaboration can de-risk and accelerate projects
  • Engage with stakeholdersshaping policy, investment frameworks and cross-border cooperation
  • Position your organisation within discussions that influence long-term value creation in the DRC

Regional Development Forum

The Regional Development Forum examines the role of mining as a catalyst for broader economic and infrastructure development across the DRC and the Copperbelt region. Bringing together provincial authorities, development agencies, investors and private sector leaders, the forum explores how energy, logistics, transport and industrial development can be aligned to unlock regional value.

  • Understand regional development priorities linked to mining and infrastructure growth
  • Connect with provincial leadersand stakeholders driving local and regional projects
  • Explore cross-borderand regional investment opportunities
  • Gain insights into how mining can drive inclusive, sustainable regional development

Relive the 2026 moment

Our Brands

Our Brands

Is your business part of the mining value chain?Then you need to be at DRC Mining Week

From mining machinery and equipment, technology and digital solutions, finance and investment, professional and advisory services, distributors and resellers, infrastructure and industry services, to companies supporting mining operations across the value chain, DRC Mining Week is where your business can connect with the people shaping mining in the DRC.

Industry Verticals

Processing Equipment
Mining Equipment
Mine Vehicles & Transport
Mining Supply Chain
Transport & Logistcs
Renewable Energy
Mining Operators
Site & Facility Management
Health & Safety
Geological Services
Exploration equipment & supplies
Water & Waste
IT / ICT
Laboratory and Analytical Services
Mapping & GPS
Digital Services
EPC's
Commodity Trading
ESG
Legal & Insurance
Business Advisory & Consulting
Policy & Regulation
Universities / Colleges
Finance & Investment




Attendee Profiles

Municipalities & Cities
National & Provincial Government
Policymakers & Regulators
Energy Generators
Finance & Banking
Investors
Legal, Insurance & Advisory Services
Industry Service Company
Distributors & Resellers
EPCs & Contractors
Industry Consultants
Logistics & Supply Chain Operators
Environmental & Sustainability Planners
Academic, Research, R&D
Associations, NGOs & Foundations
Press, Media & Marketing Agency
IT & ICT
Security & Safety Companies
Mining Operators
Machinery & Equipment Supplier
Geologist
Exploration
GPS Data Mapping
Laboratory and Science
Water & Waste Management
Site & Facility Management
Export / Trade Agency

How to InfluenceYour Opportunity to Influence Thinking of Key Stakeholders

Maximise your results with DRC Mining Week’s 365 marketing opportunity. Influence your prospect before, during and after the event, ensuring they not only know who you are, but are excited to converse. Our team works with you to ensure your expertise is recognised by those you want to connect with. We help you, achieve your goals.

  • Create evergreen brand visibility 365 days per year.
  • Targeted marketing before, during & after events.
  • Leverage trusted industry media to present your brand.

``A pleasure to reconnect with drc mining week at Lubumbashi to exchange on: the business climate & the role of economic diplomacy in the mining sector; the programs for youth training; the presence of a mission of Belgian companies``

Roxane de Bilderling
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

5 stars

Standard Bank is convinced that the Congolese economy will show a positive growth rate and the bank is willing to support this growth.

Marie-Gabrielle Opese
Marie-Gabrielle Opese Deputy CEO Standard Bank, DRC
5 stars

The Organisation in general was good as well as the level of attendance. The topic of the event was relevant to the DRC Mining industry this year. Despite the large crowd, I was impressed by how smoothly everything ran with no issues in sight!

Jacques Mukonga
Jacques Mukonga Partner Cabinet Mukonga & Associés, DRC
5 stars

The DRC Mining Week was really great with an amazing variety of participants. I participated in several editions but this one was really special, we felt the desire of the delegates to get involved differently in the mining sector of the DRC and for Glencore, it is a must to take part in this event.

Marie-Chantal Kaninda
Marie-Chantal Kaninda President Glencore DRC & Chairman

The numbers behind DRC Mining Week 2026

Explore the official DRC Mining Week 2026 Post-Event Report and relive the conversations, partnerships and innovations that brought together government leaders, mining companies, investors, technology providers and industry experts to drive the future of mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report showcases the event's impact through key statistics, strategic insights and highlights from across the four-day programme.

Inside the report you'll discover:

  • Who attended DRC Mining Week 2026
  • Event statistics and attendee insights
  • Key conference themes and strategic takeaways
  • Industry Plus and Technical Workshop highlights
  • Participant feedback and satisfaction results
  • Networking and side event highlights
  • The partnerships, innovations and conversations shaping the future of mining in the DRC

Read the latest industry news on Mining Review Africa

With award-winning journalism, research & resources, the Mining Review is a trusted source of information to help mining professionals stay at the cutting edge of what's new in the industry.

  • Industry insiders news & insights
  • Latest technical data & innovations
  • Opportunities to connect with new customers

2027 Sponsors & Exhibitors

Official Partner
FEC
Official Support
MINISTRY OF MINES
Business Advisory Partner
Groupe TIA
Emerald
SAFRICODE RDC
Diamond Plus Sponsors
Ecobank
Mining Engineering Services
TENKE FUNGURUME MINING
Diamond Sponsors
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC)
PANAFRIQUE MOTORS SARL
SOFIBANQUE
Platinum Sponsors
AECI Mining Chemicals
AECI Mining Explosives
Congo Equipment
Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa
ITM AFRICA
MODERN CONSTRUCTION CONGO (MC CONGO)
Rubatek Sarl
Seguce RDC
SICODEX
Gold Sponsors
ALENG ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS (PTY)LTD/TMW SARLU
Eurasian Resources Group (ERG Africa)
IMPERIAL CROWN SARL
QANCHIS DRC SARL
STL S.A.S
Tractafric
Silver Sponsors
Activa Assurances
BAGS AND SACKS
Castolin Eutectic
MACHINE CUTTING SERVICES OPERATIONS
Union Africaine de Commerce Sarl (UAC)
Bronze Sponsors
Congo Bearing Company
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER
Iluan
INPP
Kind Rise SA
L’Ordre National des Experts-Comptables (ONEC)
NEPTUNE WORLD GROUP
PINNACLE WELDING AND SAFETY
SAVRED ENERGIES
SEP CONGO
SERVTEC INTERNATIONAL GROUP
SULZER
Preferred Partners
Centre Médical Diamant
Global Print
Imperial Crown Media
ISA SAS
Panaco
Pearl Industries
Trade Service
Ubuntu Group SARL / Tuende Taxi
Unicompex

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