Appointed Minister of Mines in April 2021, Antoinette Nsamba Kalambayi is at the head of a very strategic portfolio with the responsibility of reforming the sector, cleaning up the supply chains and developing the many resources.
A graduate in domestic public law from the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Antoinette N'Samba Kalambayi has always been very active in civil society. In 2016, she focused on the independence of the CENI (Independent National Electoral Commission) through a book entitled "Does the Independent National Electoral Commission of the DRC enjoy its organic and functional independence?".
Having come from the administration of the Ministry of Mines, Antoinette Nsamba Kalambayi served as Head of Division at the Mines Inspectorate until her appointment. Already experienced in managing the highly sensitive mining sector of the Democratic Republic of Congo, her appointment was seen as a way of recognizing the women who work tirelessly day and night in the administration of the Mining Code.
The DRC is a geological marvel, boasting vast and diverse mineral resources (copper, cobalt, coltan, gold, diamonds). The world's leading producer of cobalt, a strategic raw material for the automotive industry, the country is also a major player in copper (Africa's leading producer) and gold. Mining revenues are on the rise, and the government aims to increase them further. President Tshisekedi is seeking new exploration for these metals, a key source of green energy. Nickel and chromium are of particular interest, and the country is looking for partners to invest in the processing of cobalt, tantalum, tin, and lithium.
This lawyer, specializing in public law, has been working tirelessly since her appointment to restore order to a sector that many consider the lifeblood of the country's economy. Among her objectives are the development and promotion of the DRC's mineral resources for sustainable development and the benefit of the population.
On the proposal of Minister Antoinette Nsamba, the government approved the creation of the general inspectorate of mines in mid-April 2023.