Katanga Mining is a mining company in the Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), majority-owned by Swiss commodity trader Glencore. It produces copper and cobalt at a single location, and according to Katanga its mine has "the potential to become Africas largest copper producer and the worlds largest cobalt producer."

Katanga Mining is a mining company based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The company was founded in 2006 and is a subsidiary of Swiss-based Glencore Xstrata. Katanga Mining is focused on copper and cobalt production and is the largest mining company in the DRC. It operates the Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) and the DRC's largest copper and cobalt mine, the KOV Open Pit Mine.

Katanga Mining is the largest copper producer in the DRC, producing over 160,000 tons of copper in 2017. It also produces cobalt, with an output of over 11,000 tons in 2017. The company has a long-term strategy of increasing production of both copper and cobalt in order to meet the growing demand for these metals in the global market. Katanga Mining has invested heavily in modernizing and expanding its operations, including the construction of a new smelting plant and the installation of new equipment.

Katanga Mining is committed to the highest standards of safety and environmental protection. The company has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint, including the installation of solar panels to reduce its reliance on diesel fuel. It has also implemented a number of programs to improve the safety of its employees and to ensure that the local communities are not adversely affected by its operations.

Katanga Mining is committed to the sustainable development of the DRC. The company has invested in education, health care and infrastructure projects in the local communities. It is also committed to creating jobs for local people and has established a number of training and apprenticeship programs to ensure that local people benefit from the company’s operations.

Katanga Mining is a major contributor to the economy of the DRC. The company’s operations have generated significant revenues for the country and have contributed to the growth of the local economy. The company is committed to the long-term development of the DRC and is actively investing in the country’s future.

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