Exploration programme
A proposed, permit-dependent programme led by qualified geoscientists.
Concept stage · Kasaï Oriental, DRC
Katende Mineral & Industrial Hub
MIM / KATENDECONCEPT STUDY
Open-pit & industrial hub · Concept only · No existing mine or facility
Illustrative imageryImportant — current status
An early-stage concept — not an operating mine. A proposed idea for how exploration, processing, transformation and logistics might one day be integrated in Kasaï Oriental.
There is currently no confirmed exploration title, licensed concession, resource estimate, assay results, feasibility study, extraction, processing plant, production, export operation, government award or mandate, signed partnership, proven reserve or financing associated with the Katende concept.
Envisioned components
Processing & beneficiation
Envisioned facilities to add value close to source, if a viable resource is ever confirmed.
Industrial transformation
A long-term aspiration for local transformation and skilled employment.
Logistics corridor
Proposed connections towards national and regional transport routes.
Community & skills
Envisioned training, local procurement and shared infrastructure.
Environmental stewardship
Water, land and biodiversity safeguards designed in from day one.
From the earth, through industry, to the world.
Illustrative and aspirational. MIM does not currently conduct any of these activities.
Every step is conditional on
- 01 / Due diligence
- 02 / Permitting
- 03 / Technical studies
- 04 / Environmental & social assessment
- 05 / Community consultation
- 06 / Financing