Three months after its launch in April 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) digital mining cadastre remains largely inoperable, according to reports from local media and civil society organizations. The system, intended to provide public access to mining titles and combat corruption in the sector, has been plagued by technical glitches and data inconsistencies since its unveiling.
Sources indicate that users attempting to access the platform encounter frequent errors, missing data, and slow loading times. The Ministry of Mines has acknowledged the issues but has not provided a timeline for a fully functional system. Civil society groups have expressed frustration, noting that the delay undermines efforts to improve transparency in the DRC's lucrative mining industry, which is a major source of cobalt and copper.
The digital cadastre was developed with support from international partners as part of broader governance reforms. However, the current malfunction has raised questions about the effectiveness of these initiatives. Stakeholders are calling for an urgent technical audit and a clear action plan to resolve the problems.
