About Katanga Exploration Company
Katanga Exploration Company SARL (KEC) was established in 2016 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Specializing in geological exploration and production drilling across the Katanga Copperbelt, KEC is committed to delivering high-quality and efficient services tailored to the region’s unique geological conditions.
Our core management and technical teams have over 20 years of exploration experience in the DRC and possess deep expertise in the geological structures of the Katanga Copperbelt. This extensive knowledge, combined with years of practical drilling experience and proprietary technologies, enables us to operate with exceptional efficiency even in highly complex geological formations.
Thanks to our advanced techniques and strict quality controls, we consistently achieve a core recovery rate of over 95% throughout entire boreholes, ensuring the reliability and integrity of the geological data we provide.
Our Services
Diamond Core Drilling
RC Drilling
Grade Control Drilling
Core Orientational Drilling
Dewatering Drilling
Our Team
Our core management team has been deeply involved in the mining sector of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for over 20 years, bringing extensive industry expertise and strong networks.
Our technical team has years of field experience along the Katanga Copper Belt, supported by proprietary technologies, and is capable of successfully operating in highly complex geological formations.
We have established one of the industry’s leading Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams, successfully delivering projects for major multinational companies.
Today, we consistently uphold the highest international standards in drilling safety, environmental protection, and human rights.
Technical Features
1. Diamond drilling uses a mixing tube and water pressure coring system to minimize sample contamination and ensure high core recovery rates.
2. Diamond drilling in complex fractured formations uses self-locking snap rings to ensure high recovery rates of finely fragmented core samples.
3. RC drilling uses a fully hydraulic automatic splitter to collect samples, ensuring uniform classification and easy sampling.
4. During dewatering drilling, we employ casing advancement to prevent hole collapse in fractured and unstable formations.
Technical Advantages
• Internationally leading drilling HSE management standards.
• Sufficient machinery and equipment, with flexible scheduling based on project demand.
• A technical team with 20 years of field experience in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Use of specialized drilling tools to ensure high core recovery rates in fractured formations.
• Our robust logistical support team guarantees the efficient and successful execution of projects.
• Localized management model that is unaffected by international political dynamics.
Performance in the past 5 years
HSE Management System
Our company has implemented comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure safe production, environmental protection, and the safeguarding of human rights during construction activities, including:
1. Drilling Safety Management Policy
2. Human Rights Protection Policy
3. Occupational Health Management Policy
4. Civilized Construction Code of Practice
5. Environmental Protection Policy
6. Environmental Restoration Policy
Importance of geological exploration
Geological exploration plays a critical role in mining development. Professional geological survey design and high-quality drilling are the only reliable basis for estimating mineral reserves. Accurate and comprehensive geological data obtained through systematic exploration serve as the cornerstone for sound investment decisions in the mining sector.
With precise geological information, engineers can design scientifically sound and economically viable mining plans. In the construction of smelting plants, mineral composition analyses derived from geological surveys are essential for developing tailored chemical processes that efficiently separate metals from ores. These data not only enable accurate calculation of mining costs and projected economic returns but also provide a solid foundation for resource acquisition and project development.
Throughout the process of mineral resource acquisition and mine development, we are committed to delivering the most professional geological exploration services. Our expertise helps you minimize investment risks and confidently move forward toward building a truly great enterprise.
Contract Details:
Mobile（DRC）
+243 810 666346
+243 821 037775
Mobile (CN)：
+86 137 1631 8028
+86 136 7470 7223
Email ：
jasonliu@katangaexploration.com
tom@katangaexploration.com
Address ：
143 Des Etoile , Golf,Lubumbashi ,DR Congo
Website ：
www.katangaexploration.com
www.katanga-exploration.com