Kamoto Copper Company -- KCC -- is a copper and cobalt producer in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, jointly owned by Glencore (70%), Gécamines (25%) and the DRC State (5%).
Located in Kolwezi, in the province of Lualaba, our portfolio of assets includes:
- three open pit mines: KOV, T17 and Mashamba East
- one underground mine: KTO
- the Kamoto concentrator: KTC
- the Luilu refinery
In April 2025, following a third-party assurance assessment completed in 2024, KCC became one of the first mines in Africa to be awarded the Copper Mark against the new Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) 3.0 standard, illustrating the operations’ commitment to responsible production.
Who we are
Learn about KCC’s history, our vision and how our work is guided by Glencore’s Values.
What we do
Learn more about how KCC produces copper and cobalt from our two open pit mines - KOV and Mashamba East - and from our KTO underground mine.
How we operate
Learn more about how KCC supports Glencore’s Purpose of responsibly sourcing the commodities that advance everyday life.
Latest insights and stories
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19/03/2026KCC receives the Copper MarkRead more -
15/04/2025Glencore's operations in the DRC, Kamoto Copper Company-KCC and Mutanda Mining-MUMI, awarded ‘The Copper Mark’ labelRead more -
18/02/2025Strengthening local collaboration: Glencore’s Contractors Workshop in the DRCRead more