DRC Copper Mining to 2035
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DRC Copper Mining to 2035
Summary
GlobalData's DRC Copper Mining to 2035 provides a comprehensive coverage on the DRC copper mining industry. It provides historical and forecast data on copper production, reserves by country, and world copper prices. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the country’s copper industry such as demand from end use sectors. It further profiles major copper producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects.
The DRC’s copper output is expected to expand moderately by 3.1% in 2025, reaching 3,195.8kt, driven largely by improved operational performance at key mines. Higher-grade ore from the Mutanda mine, stronger recoveries at Tenke Fungurume (TFM), and efficiency gains at the Kinsere mine are expected to support production growth in 2025. New production from the Mutoshi project, which began operations in September 2025, has added incremental volumes towards year-end. However, this growth will be partially offset by a production decline at Kamoa-Kakula mine, following temporary disruptions caused by flooding in the mine area.
The DRC’s copper output is expected to gradually enter a decline phase from 2029, as several large deposits are approaching depletion, and high-grade zones in key mines are becoming exhausted. While ongoing ramp-ups and near-term expansions will support short-term production, output is projected to trend downwards as operations transition from peak to declining ore grades. Overall, through the forecast period (2025-2035), the DRC’s copper production is forecast to reach 3,511kt by 2035, reflecting a modest CAGR of 0.9%.
Scope
Summary
GlobalData's DRC Copper Mining to 2035 provides a comprehensive coverage on the DRC copper mining industry. It provides historical and forecast data on copper production, reserves by country, and world copper prices. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the country’s copper industry such as demand from end use sectors. It further profiles major copper producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects.
The DRC’s copper output is expected to expand moderately by 3.1% in 2025, reaching 3,195.8kt, driven largely by improved operational performance at key mines. Higher-grade ore from the Mutanda mine, stronger recoveries at Tenke Fungurume (TFM), and efficiency gains at the Kinsere mine are expected to support production growth in 2025. New production from the Mutoshi project, which began operations in September 2025, has added incremental volumes towards year-end. However, this growth will be partially offset by a production decline at Kamoa-Kakula mine, following temporary disruptions caused by flooding in the mine area.
The DRC’s copper output is expected to gradually enter a decline phase from 2029, as several large deposits are approaching depletion, and high-grade zones in key mines are becoming exhausted. While ongoing ramp-ups and near-term expansions will support short-term production, output is projected to trend downwards as operations transition from peak to declining ore grades. Overall, through the forecast period (2025-2035), the DRC’s copper production is forecast to reach 3,511kt by 2035, reflecting a modest CAGR of 0.9%.
Scope
- The report contains an overview of the DRC copper mining industry including key demand driving factors affecting the DRC copper mining industry. It provides detailed information on reserves, reserves by country, production, competitive landscape, major operating mines, major exploration, and development projects.
- To gain an understanding of the DRC copper mining industry, relevant driving factors
- To understand historical and forecast trend on the DRC copper production
- To identify key players in the DRC copper mining industry
- To identify major active, exploration and development projects
Table of Contents
51 Pages
- Overview
- Reserves
- Gold production
- Competitive landscape
- Gold prices
- Active mines
- Major development projects
- Major exploration projects
- Demand
- Mining taxes and royalties
- Appendix
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