The Republic of Congo’s mining industry is dominated by Oil and Gas, along with various of untapped mineral reserves, including Iron ore, Diamonds, potash, Phosphates, Copper, Lead, Zinc, and Gold, which makes it a significant player in the African crude oil market, ranking seventh among producers. In spite of no major mining activities, the Republic of Congo has attracted international companies due to its vast undeveloped mineral resources. Thus, the government has taken significant steps to refresh the mining sector, introducing a new mining code in 2005 and establishing special economic areas to boost industry growth.
The Republic of Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, is located in the western part of Central Africa. It has experienced ups and downs in its mining sector. In colonial times, small-scale mining took place, however, from independence in 1960 to 1985, industrial mining was limited, focusing on Potash and polymetals. The oil blooms from 1975 and 1984, which led to an increase the government revenue significantly. Eventually reflecting the country’s rich geological resources and strategic investment opportunities.
This is the list of mineral resources in the Republic of Congo:
- Crude Oil.
- Gold.
- Iron Ore.
- Phosphates.
- Potash.
For further details, read this article about Mining in the Republic of Congo.
