Kinsevere

Kinsevere is a copper mine and processing facility in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located in the Katanga region of southeastern DRC, within Haut-Katanga Province. The site comprises an open-pit mine and an on-site processing plant that produces copper cathode.

Ownership and operations: Kinsevere is operated by Glencore, a Swiss-based multinational mining and commodities company. It is part of Glencore’s portfolio of copper assets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining techniques and processes ore at an on-site plant, employing crushing and grinding, followed by solvent extraction-electrowinning to produce copper cathode.

History and development: Kinsevere has been developed as a major copper project in the Katanga region, with ongoing expansions to increase ore extraction and processing capacity. The project and its operations are subject to Congolese mining regulations and Glencore’s governance and safety standards.

Economic and social aspects: The Kinsevere operation is a source of jobs and local procurement, contributing to the regional economy. It also involves environmental and community development programs in accordance with national law and corporate policy. As with other mines in eastern DRC, Kinsevere operates within a broader mining sector characterized by evolving governance, security, and social considerations.

See also: Copper mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Glencore.