What Law No. 18-001 of 9 March 2018 on the Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of the Congo requires
The DRC Mining Code 2018 (Law No. 18-001 of 9 March 2018) establishes the legal framework for mineral exploration, exploitation, and artisanal mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, requiring all mining operators to obtain permits, disclose beneficial ownership, comply with royalty rates (including a royalty of up to 10% on substances declared strategic, such as cobalt and coltan), and adhere to EITI reporting standards. A separate windfall (superprofit) tax of 50% applies under Article 251 bis when commodity prices exceed the feasibility-study reference price by more than 25%; beneficial ownership is addressed under Article 233.
Pillar: Mining & Natural Resources · Authority: Ministry of Mines, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Version: 1.1.0 · Last updated:
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- Law No. 18-001 of 9 March 2018 on the Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, https://www.mines-rdc.cd/fr/, Article 207, 2018
- Law No. 18-001 of 9 March 2018 on the Mining Code of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, https://www.mines-rdc.cd/fr/, Article 227, 2018
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