We produce copper and cobalt hydroxide from our two open pit mines KOV and Mashamba East and from our KTO underground mine. We have implemented targeted strategies, which seek to achieve safe, reliable production now and throughout the life of KCC.

The demand for refined metals such as copper and cobalt – which are used in energy storage, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence infrastructure and other technologies – is expected to grow.

Copper is a major industrial metal due to its high ductility, malleability, thermal and electrical conductivity and resistance to corrosion. It has a variety of uses, including in renewable energy technologies, construction, transportation, housing, telecommunications equipment, and electrical and electronic products.

Cobalt is expected to become one of the most important raw materials in the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Electric mobility, renewable energy systems and electronic devices such as laptops and mobile phones often contain cobalt.

The DRC has more than 60% of the world’s reserves in cobalt.

KCC is committed to promoting a transparent and traceable mining supply chain in the DRC. KCC is certified by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and recently completed the Copper Mark assurance assessment, illustrating our operations’ commitment to responsible production.