Cover Story: China Digs In to Boost Mining in Democratic Republic of Congo

In the southern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Katanga Plateau embodies Africa’s vast untapped potential, hosting the world’s largest copper mine, Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM). Twice the size of New York City, and driven by Chinese metals giant CMOC Group Ltd. and local state-owned miner Gecamines, the operation has navigated a labyrinth of challenges to emerge as a linchpin in the global commodities market.