With a depth of mineral potential drawing increased investment into the Democratic Republic of Congo, the success of the country’s mining sector is tied closely to its ability to meet the rising demand for energy.
It was no surprise, therefore, that a key focus of the recent DRC Mining Week was on energy generation – in a context in which global mining players are looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
“One of the main discussion points at this event was about the energy transition, and how mining companies in the DRC can meet their energy needs while pursuing sustainability principles,” said Dominique Sambwa, geological consultant and chairman of SRK Consulting Congo. “This is an exciting field in which SRK is increasingly involved – as it brings new areas of investigation and demands protocols that meet international standards.”
Sambwa highlighted that mining companies are looking for clean technologies to power their operations, especially in weak infrastructure regions. He pointed out that the country already used hydroelectric energy and had considerable potential for more – but that the climate also lent itself to extensive solar generation.
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