Introduction
As operations scale up, the Kipushi Mine exemplifies sustainable mining practices while fostering employment, local development and industrial advancement in the Haut-Katanga Province and beyond. We are proud to showcase the following projects
Our Sustainability Projects
KushonaSewing Centre
Egg Production
Fish Farm
Agriculture
Environmental Projects
Educational Support
Stakeholder Relations
Community Support
Borehole & Water Provision
KushonaSewing Centre
- Manufacturing PPE for Kico
- 6,000 uniforms produced annually
- Manufacture of curtains and tablecloths for Kico guest houses
- 45 employees/owners
- 96% female ownership
Egg Production
- 720,000 eggs per year (24,000 trays)
- 10 employees/owners
- 60% female ownership
- Additional poultry project planned for 2026
Fish Farm
- 150 ponds constructed
- 50 ponds fully operational
- Expansion programme planned for 2026
- 20 tons of tilapia annually
- 20 owners
- 30 jobs created
Agriculture
- Manufacturing PPE for Kico
- 6,000 uniforms produced annually
- Manufacture of curtains and tablecloths for Kico guest houses
- 45 employees/owners
- 96% female ownership
Environmental Projects
Gardening project:
Beautification, greening and dust containment by a local female owned company.
Paving project:
Paving stones are produced from recycled plastic waste from the Kico waste disposal site by a local youth company. Reducing Kico's waste footprint.
Beautifying Kipushi:
APDI-youth programme cleaning drains, markets, general town cleaning, rubbish removal, painting and tree planting.
Educational Support
AlfaCongo adult literacy
240 students in 2025
78% pass rate
School desk sponsorships
Three schools impacted
2000 students benefitting
1000 new school desks planned for 2026
Bursaries 2024-2025
100 students
72 passed
7 graduated
Stakeholder Relations
- Radio and TV campaigns
- KICO Leo magazine distribution
- Regular engagement with community leaders and business forum
Community Support
Soccer Stadium
348 games hosted per year
400-500 people per event
Tournament sponsorships
5 jobs created
Food Donations
Orphans
Elders
People living with disabilities
Prisoners
Town Roads Rehabilitation
Additional >10km of Kipushi roads rehabilitated
Cinquantenaire hospital morgue roads rehabilitated
Safricas district avenues, adjacent to the KICO site rehabilitated
Borehole & water provision
Boreholes
56 water wells completed to date
Maintenance on Water Infrastructure
A water management committee established to address the maintenance and repair of deteriorating Gécamines’ water infrastructure
Water Campaign
A water awareness campaign was held at two high schools to promote responsible water-use behaviours