Economic
Copper and cobalt drive DRC economic growth in 2026
Mining expansion, led by copper and cobalt output in the south, continues to lift Democratic Republic of the Congo's GDP and exports in 2026 despite slower overall growth.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's economy remains anchored in raw mineral exports, with copper and cobalt production in Tanganyika, Katanga and Lualaba provinces driving growth in 2026. After a slight slowdown in 2025, mining expansions such as the Kamoa-Kakula project and higher global metal prices support export revenues and a narrowing current account deficit. Infrastructure and power projects linked to mining corridors are expected to further integrate the extractive sector with domestic and regional markets, while authorities seek to channel rising mineral income into broader public investment and industrialization plans.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 03:38 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source
- Coface
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-10 21:56 UTC
- Event date/time
- 2026-01-01
- Connected threats
- Not provided