Activities under the PanAfGeo+ Country Window DRC were recently highlighted through a roundtable on “Opportunities and Challenges of Mining Waste Recycling in the DRC”, held in Lubumbashi on 19 June 2026.
Organised by BRGM and the Geological Survey of Congo (SGN-C) in partnership with national stakeholders, the event brought together government representatives, industry leaders, researchers, international experts, and EU Member State representatives to discuss the potential of mining residues as a valuable source of critical and strategic minerals.
Discussions focused on the role of scientific knowledge, innovation, and geoscientific data in supporting the sustainable recovery of resources from historic mining waste, contributing to circular economy principles and strengthening resource governance in the DRC.
The roundtable forms part of the PanAfGeo+ Country Window DRC activities aimed at enhancing national geoscientific capacities, promoting sustainable mining practices, and supporting the country’s strategic role in the global supply of critical raw materials.
Additional media coverage: The event also received coverage from local radio media in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Listen to the radio report here.
