About Mining sector in Congo
The Mining sector in Congo comprises 24 companies, including 1 funded company.
This sector includes companies which provide technology solutions including software applications, new-age hardware and tech-enabled services across the mining value chain.
Mining sector is also known as Mining Tech or Mining Tech.
Companies which provide software solutions for exploration, mine planning, operations, refinery, inventory management, supply chain management and also general management solutions for mining like finance and accounting, HR, health safety and compliance, data and analytics, and simulators. Also included are companies providing tech-enabled services through proprietary hardware such as drill rig alignment technology, communication technologies, etc. Companies that manufacture traditional equipment, business services companies in staffing, marketing, IT services, consulting and online listing platforms for software/hardware products are excluded.
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Top Mining Companies in Congo
There are 24 Mining startups in Congo which include Shalina Resources, Gecamines, SMB, MIRA, Mammut Holdings. Out of these, 1 startup is funded and has achieved Unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 1 new company has been launched annually.
Here is the list of top Mining startups in Congo
Key facts about Shalina Resources
- Founded Year: 2001
- Location: Lubumbashi (Congo)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 23/100 What is this?
2. Gecamines
Key facts about Gecamines
- Founded Year: 1906
- Location: Lubumbashi (Congo)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 21/100 What is this?

3. SMB
Key facts about SMB
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Goma (Congo)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 21/100 What is this?

4. MIRA
Key facts about MIRA
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Kinshasa (Congo)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 20/100 What is this?
Mammut Holdings is a mining company operating primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a focus on copper mining. The company's operations are centered around excavation, processing, and production of copper and other minerals. With a strong commitment to sustainability and ethics, Mammut Holdings aims to minimize environmental impact and promote responsible mining practices.
Key facts about Mammut Holdings
- Founded Year: 2001
- Location: Lubumbashi (Congo)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 16/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the Mining sector in Congo
3 Mining startups in Congo were founded in 2022 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 2 |
Top News in Mining in Congo
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Ivanhoe, Gécamines enter JV to restart century-old Congo mineMining Technology•Jan 17, 2024•Ivanhoe Mines, Gecamines
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Ivanhoe and Gécamines begin construction at Kipushi mine in DRCMining Technology•Sep 13, 2022•Ivanhoe Mines, Gecamines