Kinshasa's Grip on the Ground: Congo's Bid for Control of Geological Data The Democratic Republic of Congo is centralizing control over its geological data through a comprehensive national databank.
This move aims to reduce exploration risk, promote diversification of investor base, and secure better negotiated deals with mining companies.
Governments worldwide are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of mineral intelligence. Canada has consolidated its geological data, while Saudi Arabia has embarked on a similar journey.