DR Congo to audit and review 'unfair' Chinese mining contracts

mining site in DRC

Copper mining in Kolwezi, eastern DR Congo.  PHOTO | AFP

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has embarked on a definitive review of mining contracts awarded to a Chinese firm it co-owns with Beijing, but whose work and profits have formed continual concerns raised by the government on fairness.

Officials, in trying to end years of mistrust with Chinese investors involved, say they want to reach an amicable solution to ensure improved revenue for DRC while protecting Beijing’s businesses. It hasn’t panned out well.