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Invest in the builders of the future
Lualaba Province is a strategic and resource-rich region of the DRC, located at the crossroads of Southern and Central African trade corridors, offering strong foundations for long-term investment and economic growth.
Proudly investors of some of the greatest companies
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About Investing in the DRC
The DRC presents major investment opportunities, with a large number of investment-ready projects across key sectors, strategic development sites for agriculture, energy, industry, and priority corridors, including special economic zones and the Lobito corridor.
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Energy
Lualaba has exceptional energy potential combining hydroelectric capacity (over 1,000 MW) and large-scale solar development sites, suitable for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Energy
Lualaba has exceptional energy potential combining hydroelectric capacity (over 1,000 MW) and large-scale solar development sites, suitable for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Energy
Lualaba has exceptional energy potential combining hydroelectric capacity (over 1,000 MW) and large-scale solar development sites, suitable for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Mining
The province is known as the World Capital of Cobalt, hosting nearly 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves, alongside copper, manganese, lithium, coltan, critical to the global energy transition.
Mining
The province is known as the World Capital of Cobalt, hosting nearly 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves, alongside copper, manganese, lithium, coltan, critical to the global energy transition.
Mining
The province is known as the World Capital of Cobalt, hosting nearly 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves, alongside copper, manganese, lithium, coltan, critical to the global energy transition.
Agro-Industry
Lualaba possesses over 6 million hectares of arable land, favorable climate conditions, and multiple agro-ecological zones. Priority crops include maize, cassava, rice, legumes, fruits, industrial crops, and agri-processing potential.
Agro-Industry
Lualaba possesses over 6 million hectares of arable land, favorable climate conditions, and multiple agro-ecological zones. Priority crops include maize, cassava, rice, legumes, fruits, industrial crops, and agri-processing potential.
Agro-Industry
Lualaba possesses over 6 million hectares of arable land, favorable climate conditions, and multiple agro-ecological zones. Priority crops include maize, cassava, rice, legumes, fruits, industrial crops, and agri-processing potential.
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Our projects
Our projects
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Our approach
01 Discovery
Identification of high-impact sectors and sites through territorial studies, geological mapping, agricultural basin analysis, and infrastructure diagnostics.
01 Discovery
Identification of high-impact sectors and sites through territorial studies, geological mapping, agricultural basin analysis, and infrastructure diagnostics.
01 Discovery
Identification of high-impact sectors and sites through territorial studies, geological mapping, agricultural basin analysis, and infrastructure diagnostics.
02 Research
Technical, economic, and regulatory feasibility assessments aligned with the Provincial Development Plan (2024–2028), ensuring bankable and sustainable investment frameworks.
02 Research
Technical, economic, and regulatory feasibility assessments aligned with the Provincial Development Plan (2024–2028), ensuring bankable and sustainable investment frameworks.
02 Research
Technical, economic, and regulatory feasibility assessments aligned with the Provincial Development Plan (2024–2028), ensuring bankable and sustainable investment frameworks.
03 Investment
Public-private partnerships, joint ventures, and private investment models supported by political stability, investment incentives, and dedicated investor facilitation mechanisms.
03 Investment
Public-private partnerships, joint ventures, and private investment models supported by political stability, investment incentives, and dedicated investor facilitation mechanisms.
03 Investment
Public-private partnerships, joint ventures, and private investment models supported by political stability, investment incentives, and dedicated investor facilitation mechanisms.
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We invest in the companies of the future, today
Lualaba’s development strategy prioritizes diversification beyond mining, focusing on agriculture, energy, tourism, health infrastructure, and industrial processing to build a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready economy.
John Carter
CEO & Founder
John Carter
CEO & Founder
John Carter
CEO & Founder
Sophie Moore
Managing Partner
Sophie Moore
Managing Partner
Sophie Moore
Managing Partner
Matt Cannon
Managing Partner
Matt Cannon
Managing Partner
Matt Cannon
Managing Partner
Andy Smith
Managing Partner
Andy Smith
Managing Partner
Andy Smith
Managing Partner
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Our partners
Our initiative is backed by major stakeholders, including the Lualaba provincial government, ANAPI, key sector ministries, and a network of private investors and international development partners.
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What they say about us
Annbel Oosthuizen
CEO – KAMOA COPPER SA
"Together, we are building a better future whose impact is felt beyond the mining industry.”
KAMOA SA’s participation in the development of the DRC is a testament to our commitment to innovation, sustainable and community development, as well as open dialogue.
Annbel Oosthuizen
CEO – KAMOA COPPER SA
"Together, we are building a better future whose impact is felt beyond the mining industry.”
KAMOA SA’s participation in the development of the DRC is a testament to our commitment to innovation, sustainable and community development, as well as open dialogue.
Annbel Oosthuizen
CEO – KAMOA COPPER SA
"Together, we are building a better future whose impact is felt beyond the mining industry.”
KAMOA SA’s participation in the development of the DRC is a testament to our commitment to innovation, sustainable and community development, as well as open dialogue.
Mark Davis
CEO – Glencore Copper Africa
"We reaffirm this partnership with the Congolese State and Gécamines."
I commend the strategic and sustainable collaboration with the DRC, focused on responsible copper and cobalt production, safety, community development, and compliance with fiscal commitments. Our subsidiaries KCC and MUMI have obtained ‘The Copper Mark’ certification, confirming their role in the responsible production of copper and cobalt.
Mark Davis
CEO – Glencore Copper Africa
"We reaffirm this partnership with the Congolese State and Gécamines."
I commend the strategic and sustainable collaboration with the DRC, focused on responsible copper and cobalt production, safety, community development, and compliance with fiscal commitments. Our subsidiaries KCC and MUMI have obtained ‘The Copper Mark’ certification, confirming their role in the responsible production of copper and cobalt.
Mark Davis
CEO – Glencore Copper Africa
"We reaffirm this partnership with the Congolese State and Gécamines."
I commend the strategic and sustainable collaboration with the DRC, focused on responsible copper and cobalt production, safety, community development, and compliance with fiscal commitments. Our subsidiaries KCC and MUMI have obtained ‘The Copper Mark’ certification, confirming their role in the responsible production of copper and cobalt.
Marie-chantal Kanyinda
Glencore-DRC
"KCC has significantly increased its spending with local suppliers."
The partnership with the Congolese State and Gécamines is driven by a vision of shared prosperity. The company is also involved in improving workers’ conditions and supporting the development of surrounding communities through the Fair Cobalt Alliance.
Marie-chantal Kanyinda
Glencore-DRC
"KCC has significantly increased its spending with local suppliers."
The partnership with the Congolese State and Gécamines is driven by a vision of shared prosperity. The company is also involved in improving workers’ conditions and supporting the development of surrounding communities through the Fair Cobalt Alliance.
Marie-chantal Kanyinda
Glencore-DRC
"KCC has significantly increased its spending with local suppliers."
The partnership with the Congolese State and Gécamines is driven by a vision of shared prosperity. The company is also involved in improving workers’ conditions and supporting the development of surrounding communities through the Fair Cobalt Alliance.
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News & articles
Articles
Sep 27, 2025
We are leading Series A investment round for Invest Ndaba
Articles
Sep 27, 2025
We are leading Series A investment round for Invest Ndaba
Articles
Sep 27, 2025
We are leading Series A investment round for Invest Ndaba
Progress
Sep 24, 2025
Early Stage Fund details for 2026 are now available
Progress
Sep 24, 2025
Early Stage Fund details for 2026 are now available
Progress
Sep 24, 2025
Early Stage Fund details for 2026 are now available
Investments
Sep 21, 2025
Congratulations on new Webflow’s Series D investment round
Investments
Sep 21, 2025
Congratulations on new Webflow’s Series D investment round
Investments
Sep 21, 2025