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    Gold Investment in the DRC

    Home to Kibali — Africa's largest gold mine — and one of the world's most underexplored gold belts. The DRC offers institutional-grade gold exposure at exploration-stage valuations.

    ~40 t
    Industrial gold output 2025
    750k oz
    Kibali annual output
    $24B+
    Estimated reserves
    2 belts
    Underexplored gold belts

    Market Overview

    DRC gold production reached ~40 tonnes in 2025 from industrial operations, plus an estimated 20–25 tonnes from artisanal mining now being progressively formalised. Kibali (Barrick / AngloGold Ashanti) alone produces ~750,000 oz/year. Greenfield exploration in Ituri, South Kivu and Maniema is opening multi-million-ounce targets.

    Why the DRC matters

    • Africa's largest gold mine (Kibali) and one of the world's top 10 producers.
    • Two world-class gold belts (Kilo-Moto and Twangiza-Namoya) still underexplored.
    • Gold price tailwind: central banks accumulated record reserves in 2024–2025.
    • Formalisation programmes opening artisanal supply chains to institutional buyers.
    • Lower discovery and operating costs than Australia, North America or West Africa.

    Investment Opportunities

    Curated structures for institutional investors, family offices and HNW capital.

    Direct mine equity

    Operator-led equity in producing or near-production gold mines from $5M.

    Greenfield exploration

    Earn-in JVs on Kilo-Moto and Twangiza-Namoya belt licences from $500K.

    Royalty & streaming

    Long-duration royalty positions on producing assets with downside protection.

    Artisanal formalisation

    Traceable, certified responsible gold sourcing for refiners and brands.

    Refining & logistics

    Local refining capacity, secure transport and bonded storage infrastructure.

    ESG & traceability tech

    Blockchain-based traceability and ESG reporting platforms for buyer mandates.

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