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Mining sites

Find cobalt mines and artisanal sites, then follow their operators, buyers and supporting initiatives.

Showing 36 of 36 Mining sites
Mining site · Artisanal

Biwaya

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.

1 source · 0 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Bridon

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.

1 source · 0 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Industrial

Deziwa

Lualaba · DRC

Copper-cobalt mine associated with Somidez and CNMC; both company and independent sources document the operation.

3 sources · 2 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Industrial

Etoile

Haut-Katanga · DRC

Chemaf copper-cobalt operation near Lubumbashi. Its processing plant was reported shut on 29 July 2026.

5 sources · 2 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kabolela — artisanal workings

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in Lubudi, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.

1 source · 0 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kamilombe

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal copper-cobalt site near Kapata/Kolwezi, listed at PE11599 in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 survey. CMDS operates the site; the FCA independently describes its role. No current production volume is asserted.

2 sources · 2 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kansama

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.

1 source · 0 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kasulo — artisanal zone

Lualaba · DRC

ITIE-RDC describes cobalt as Kasulo’s main ore and lists ZEA786 in Kolwezi Est. The 2025 report names CODMCO ESPOIR and COMIKU cooperatives, and CDM and Thomas as principal buyers.

3 sources · 6 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kawama Papsy

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in the Kisanfu district, Lualaba, identified on ZEA686 in the 2025 copper-cobalt report; Annex II lists CMEJL. Site-specific cobalt output is unresolved.

1 source · 1 relationshipOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kawama Shabara

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.186). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.

1 source · 1 relationshipOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kawama Volcano

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.

1 source · 0 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kayebela

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in Mutshatsha, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.

1 source · 0 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kimbalasani

Lualaba · DRC

Artisanal working in Lubudi, Lualaba, recorded in ITIE-RDC’s 2025 copper-cobalt-sector survey (p.173). The registry does not establish current production or the site-specific copper/cobalt split.

1 source · 0 relationshipsOpen profile
Mining site · Industrial

Kinsevere

Haut-Katanga · DRC

MMG copper-cobalt operation. The April 2026 report says cobalt production remains suspended, while exports resumed from inventory.

4 sources · 1 relationshipOpen profile
Mining site · Artisanal

Kinsuka

Haut-Katanga · DRC

Artisanal working in Likasi Centre, Haut-Katanga, identified on ZEA669 in the 2025 copper-cobalt report. La Jeunesse is the listed cooperative. Site-specific cobalt output is unresolved.

1 source · 1 relationshipOpen profile
Mining site · Industrial

Kisanfu (KFM)

Lualaba · DRC

Copper-cobalt mine in Lualaba. CMOC reports a 71.25% stake; its ownership history includes a CATL subsidiary investment.

5 sources · 1 relationshipOpen profile