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Kamoto Copper Company -- KCC -- is a copper and cobalt producer in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, jointly owned by Glencore (70%), Gécamines (25%) and the DRC State (5%).

Located in Kolwezi, in the province of Lualaba, our portfolio of assets includes:

  • three open pit mines: KOV,T17 and Mashamba East
  • one underground mine: KTO
  • the Kamoto concentrator: KTC
  • the Luilu refinery

Our history

The word Kamoto from which the company derives part of its name, means "small fire" in Swahili.

  • 2007: Glencore acquires an interest, via Nikanor, later merged with Katanga Mining Limited (listed on TSX) – 8.52%
  • 2009: Glencore acquires majority control – 74.44% (via KML shares)
  • 2014: KCC becomes a Public Limited Company according to OHADA (Organization for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa)
  • 2015: KCC’s refinery and concentrator facilities enter care and maintenance to enable construction of the Whole Ore Leach (WOL) expansion project
  • 2017: Commissioning of the WOL project which marked a key milestone for KCC's modernization efforts, enabling us to process lower-grade ore and maximize resource utilization.
  • 2017: Production of first copper cathode post care and maintenance
  • 2020: KCC completes construction of acid plant, reducing reliance on external suppliers and improving overall process efficiency.
  • 2024: Glencore finalises transfer of 5% of its KCC shareholding to the DRC state as required by the 2018 Mining Code.
  • 2025: KCC is recognised for responsible production practices by the Copper Mark, becoming one of the first copper producers in Africa to be successfully awarded the Copper Mark against the new Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) 3.0 standard.
  • 2025: Construction of High-Gac processing circuit to augment copper production.

Our Vision

To be a respected mining business that responsibly produces copper and cobalt, essential resources to improve and modernise our way of life.

Our Values

As a Glencore operated business, we share the same Values. These are at the heart of our culture and the way we do business.

  • Safety

    We never compromise on safety. We look out for one another and stop work if it's not safe.

  • Integrity

    We have the courage to do what's right, even when it’s hard. We do what we say and treat each other fairly and with respect.

  • Responsibility

    We take responsibility for our actions. We talk and listen to others to understand what they expect from us. We work to improve our commercial, social and environmental performance.

  • Openness

    We're honest and straightforward when we communicate. We push ourselves to improve by sharing information and encouraging dialogue and feedback.

  • Simplicity

    We work efficiently and focus on what’s important. We avoid unnecessary complexity and look for simple, pragmatic solutions.

  • Entrepreneurialism

    We encourage new ideas and quickly adapt to change. We're always looking for new opportunities to create value and find better and safer ways of working.

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