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Kibali Gold, Gécamines, Kamoa… DRC miners make their mark among Central Africa’s champions

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By Aurélie M’Bida

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Posted on March 15, 2023 16:35

The mining companies of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are steadily moving up in our regional ranking of Central Africa’s corporate champions. There are now three in the top 10, including one in first place, compared to none just five years ago.

Although Central Africa remains the least represented region in our ranking of the 500 African champions (only 2.15% of cumulative revenues), its companies have benefited fully from the rise in commodity prices in 2021.

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