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This review assesses the benefits and challenges of circular economy adoption in the mining sector of the DRC to enhance sustainability.

June 10, 2026Discover GeoscienceOpen Access

A review of circular economy approaches in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo for responsible resource exploitation and sustainable development

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Review identifies opportunities and challenges for circular economy adoption in DRC mining, suggesting sustainable practices.

This review assesses the benefits and challenges of circular economy adoption in the mining sector of the DRC to enhance sustainability.
Conducted a literature review on circular economy models applied to mining sectors globally.
Analyzed opportunities and barriers specific to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Discussed regulatory, institutional, and technological frameworks for implementation.
Identified potential increase in mining revenues through waste exploitation.
Highlighted significant technological, social, and governmental barriers to adoption.
Proposed implementation studies to facilitate circular economy practices in the DRC mining sector.

Innocent Mufungizi (2026) studied this question.

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