DR Congo professor proposes special economic zones for minerals
Arthur Kaniki believes these zones will speed up local processing of the country's mineral wealth.
Professor Arthur Kaniki proposed creating special economic zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo to boost local mineral processing. He made this suggestion at the 10th edition of the Alternative Mining Indaba on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Kaniki stated that these tailored zones are a sustainable solution for industrializing the country. The proposal aims to accelerate the transformation of minerals within the DRC.
This initiative seeks to encourage domestic value addition to the nation's mineral resources.
Why it mattersProfessor Arthur Kaniki's proposal aims to foster industrialization by processing minerals locally, which could affect the DRC's economic development.