The Democratic Republic of Congo will begin enforcing a long-delayed requirement for mining companies to transfer local ownership stakes by July 31, 2026.
This enforcement comes despite ongoing concerns from foreign mining operators regarding implementation details.
Under the legal framework, foreign miners must transfer a 10% equity stake to Congolese nationals, which includes a mandatory 5% allocation reserved specifically for company employees.
Government sets strict deadline for compliance
Major international mining firms operating in the country, including Glencore, Ivanhoe Mines, CMOC, and Huayou Cobalt, received written notices earlier this year requiring proof of compliance by the end of July.
