DRC: Kinshasa wants to control strategic data from its subsoil

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC: Kinshasa wants to control strategic data from its subsoil

The Democratic Republic of Congo aims to use its geological data as a new tool for mining sovereignty. A $180 million contract has been signed with the Spanish company Xcalibur to map over 700,000 square kilometers. Currently, only 20% of the territory has been systematically explored, despite significant reserves of mineral resources.

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