We Operate with Unwavering Honesty & Integrity
Building Structured Mineral Supply Chains from the DRC
Mahagi Mining Company is a Democratic Republic of Congo-based mining and mineral services company headquartered at:
143 Avenue Lumumba, Mahagi, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
We operate within the mineral sector with a focus on mineral processing, quality verification, compliance and certification, and export documentation.
Our objective is to facilitate professionally managed mineral transactions while connecting legitimate mineral supply with regional and international markets.
Our Vision
To become a trusted DRC-based partner for responsible mineral processing and international mineral supply.
Our Mission
To facilitate transparent, compliant, and professionally managed mineral supply chains by combining local knowledge, quality verification, processing capabilities, and export-support services.
Integrity
We promote transparent and properly documented business relationships.
Quality
We emphasize appropriate verification and documentation of mineral products.
Responsibility
We support responsible sourcing and legitimate mineral supply chains.
Partnership
We build long-term relationships based on professionalism and mutual value.
Compliance
We recognize the importance of applicable DRC laws, regulations, certifications, and international trade requirements.
Here's How We Got Started
From a Small-Scale Mining Venture to a Growing African Minerals Company
The story of Mahagi Mining began in 2015, when our founder, Jacques Nkunzi Watum, started a personal small-scale mining enterprise focused on the extraction and refining of gold in Mahagi, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
What began as a modest venture built on determination, local knowledge, and a passion for the mineral resources of the region soon developed into a broader vision: to build a professionally managed Congolese company capable of connecting the DRC’s mineral resources with markets around the world.
The Birth of Mahagi Mining
In 2017, the business was formally registered as Mahagi Mining.
A group of local artisanal miners and industry participants joined the venture as its first private investors, transforming the original small-scale operation into a structured company with a growing network of mineral suppliers and partners.
This marked the beginning of Mahagi Mining’s evolution from an individual enterprise into a collective business built around shared investment, local expertise, and long-term ambitions.
Entering Global Mineral Markets
In 2020, Mahagi Mining entered a new phase of growth by expanding its commercial activities and beginning to supply gold to international markets.
The company also began consolidating additional minerals from the DRC, expanding beyond gold to include:
- Copper cathodes
- Cobalt
- Tantalum
- Gold nuggets
- Other mineral resources sourced through its growing supply network
To support this expansion, Mahagi Mining invested in larger and more advanced refining and processing equipment, significantly increasing its operational capacity.
These investments helped the company transition from a small-scale operation toward a medium-scale mining, processing, and mineral supply business.
Becoming a Public Company
In 2024, Mahagi Mining reached another significant milestone by becoming a public company.
This transition marked a new chapter in the company’s development, strengthening its organizational structure and creating a broader platform for investment, partnerships, and expansion.
The company began extending its activities beyond its traditional operating area, establishing relationships and partnerships across additional mineral-producing regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Expanding Supply, Partnerships & Reach
With its growing network of miners, suppliers, investors, processors, and international buyers, Mahagi Mining continues to develop its capacity to aggregate, process, trade, and supply larger quantities of minerals to global markets.
Today, the company is building on its original foundation in Mahagi while developing partnerships across the DRC and internationally.
Our journey remains driven by the same entrepreneurial spirit that inspired the company in 2015: to unlock the value of the DRC’s mineral resources while building a trusted, responsible, and internationally connected minerals business.
Our Journey Continues
From a small gold-mining venture founded in Mahagi to an expanding mineral supply and trading company, Mahagi Mining’s history is one of entrepreneurship, investment, partnerships, and continuous growth.
As we look ahead, our focus remains on expanding responsible sourcing networks, increasing processing and supply capacity, developing strategic partnerships, and connecting more of the DRC’s mineral resources with reputable markets around the world.
2015 → 2017 → 2020 → 2024 → The Future
From local beginnings to global markets.
We Always Put Your Interests First
Driven by a relentless focus on “why,” we integrate our services to uncover, design, and deliver the most impactful outcomes for you. Instead of relying on predefined processes, we take a hands-on approach—collaborating closely with your teams to craft practical, end-to-end solutions tailored to your needs.
