Gulf industrial group
Scope
Joint-venture structuring with a local operator to explore 420 km² of cobalt-copper permits in Lualaba.
Outcome
JV signed in 9 months. Environmental and community due diligence completed.
Mining & Resources
Africa's mineral heart
The DRC holds the world's largest cobalt reserves and among the largest copper deposits. FBG guides investors and operators through exploration, permit acquisition and strategic partnerships.
Discuss a mining project~70%
of global cobalt
$24B+
mining exports/year
1,100+
active permits
15+
major operators
Overview
Why DRC, why now
The global energy transition (EVs, battery storage, electronics) is driving unprecedented demand for strategic minerals where DRC leads worldwide production: cobalt, coltan, high-purity copper. The Lobito corridor (Angola) and Dar es Salaam corridor (Tanzania) open new export routes, while the 2018 Mining Code has clarified rules for foreign investors.
Key opportunities
Where to play
01
Cobalt & Lithium
Strategic supply for EV batteries and energy storage. Katanga deposits (Kolwezi, Likasi).
02
Copper
High-purity cathodes. Demand sustained by global electrification. Opportunities in DRC-Zambia Copperbelt.
03
Gold & Diamonds
Ituri, Maniema, Kasaï. Artisanal and industrial. Responsible formalization and traceability.
04
Rare minerals (Coltan, Cassiterite)
ITSCI / iTSCi traceability, Dodd-Frank and EU-compliant supply chains.
Case studies
Real mandates
Illustrative figures and cases — real mandates are confidential.
Asian mining trader
Scope
Audit of 3 acquisition targets, negotiation and 2018 Mining Code compliance.
Outcome
Acquisition closed; +$40M deployed in phase 1.
How FBG operates
Our execution
- Mining permit acquisition and transfer
- Joint-ventures with local operators
- 2018 DRC Mining Code compliance
- Environmental and social due diligence
- Government relations (DGRAD, CAMI, SAEMAPE)
- Export tax and customs structuring
