Kasaï Oriental: Discovery of a Major Copper Deposit in Katende

A high-grade copper deposit has been discovered in the Katende sector of Kasaï Oriental. This discovery is a major step for the economic development of Greater Kasaï, historically known for diamonds. The article quotes Jean-Paul Kapongo Kadiobo, Director General of SAEMAPE, and Nana Babu Mukendi, Provincial Minister of Mines of Kasaï-Oriental, discussing prerequisites for the exploitation to benefit the local population.