Mwana’s exploration interests in the DRC largely embrace Zani-Kodo for gold and Katanga concessions for copper and cobalt. Mwana also owns a 20% interest in MIBA. In 2008 following BHP Billiton’s withdrawal and proposed termination of joint venture and framework agreements with Mwana kimberlite and alluvial diamond exploration activities in the DRC were closed.
| Full name: | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Population: | 64.7 million (UN, 2008) |
| Capital: | Kinshasa |
| Area: | 2.34 million sq km (905,354 sq miles) |
| Major languages: | French, Lingala, Kiswahili, Kikongo, Tshiluba |
| Major religions: | Christianity, Islam |
| Life expectancy: | 45 years (men), 48 years (women) (UN) |
| Monetary unit: | 1 Congolese franc = 100 centimes |
| Main exports: | Diamonds, copper, coffee, cobalt, crude oil |
| GNI per capita: | US $140 (World Bank, 2007) |