DRC Copper Mining to 2035 (2026 Review)

DRC Copper Mining to 2035 (2026 Review)

Summary

The analyst's "DRC Copper Mining to 2035 (2026 Review)" provides a comprehensive coverage on the DRC copper mining industry. It provides historical and forecast data on copper production, reserves by country, and world copper prices. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the country’s copper industry such as demand from end use sectors. It further profiles major copper producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects.

DRC secured its position as the world’s second-largest copper producer in 2025, surpassing Peru for the third consecutive year with 3,453.5kt of copper output (14.7% of global output). The robust 12.9% growth over 2024 was driven primarily by operational optimization at CMOC’s Tenke Fungurume mine (TFM), which increased its production capacity combining higher processing throughput with improved recovery rates.

Looking ahead to 2026, the country’s output is anticipated to grow moderately by 1.2% to 3,495.9kt, driven by operational expansion at the TFM, increased grades at the Mutanda, ongoing ramp up of the Musonoi, and higher output at the Kinsevere, Frontier and Kisanfu mines.

Scope

• The report contains an overview of the DRC copper mining industry including key demand driving factors affecting the DRC copper mining industry. It provides detailed information on reserves, reserves by country, production, competitive landscape, major operating mines, major exploration, and development projects.

Reasons to Buy

• To gain an understanding of the DRC copper mining industry, relevant driving factors
• To understand historical and forecast trend on the DRC copper production
• To identify key players in the DRC copper mining industry
• To identify major active, exploration and development projects