Revealing Africa's Hidden Wealth.

At SAFI MINING Ltd, we extract more than minerals, we uncover opportunity. Operating across three strategic regions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, our company stands for efficiency, sustainability, and partnership in the mining sector.

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About SAFI MINING

Est 2007

Our Story

SAFI Mining is a specialized mining-expertise company providing strategic consulting, legal support, project structuring, and the development of artisanal mining sites into semi-industrial models. We also offer secure brokerage services and the valorization of mining permits, ensuring that investors, cooperatives, and permit holders operate within a compliant, efficient, and high-value mining ecosystem.


Our Values


Transform Eastern DRC into:


  • A modern mining region
  • A clean mining ecosystem
  • A fully compliant sector
  • A secure environment for investment
  • A source of long-term benefits for local communities

Beyond minerals, SAFI MINING guides investors toward high-potential opportunities. We identify viable sites, assess risks, and provide actionable insights that support strategic investment decisions across the regions where we operate.

Compliance & Traceability

SAFI Mining implements global compliance systems to guarantee minerals that are clean, traceable, legally sourced, and internationally acceptable.

1. Fair Labor Practices

We protect workers by ensuring fair wages, safety, gender equality, and strict prohibition of child or forced labor.

2. Anti-Corruption Standards

We enforce zero tolerance for corruption, with strict internal controls, ethical procurement, and verified payment systems.

3. OECD Due Diligence Guidelines

We ensure conflict-free, risk-assessed, fully traceable minerals through continuous monitoring and documentation

4. DRC Mining Code

We comply with all legal, environmental, fiscal, and licensing obligations as required by national mining laws.

Services

Our expertise spans the full mining value chain, from exploration to export.

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1.Clean-Mining & Traceability

We deploy ITSCI/blockchain traceability, monitoring, environmental remediation, and compliance systems.

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2.Project Development & Valorization

We co-develop mining projects, upgrade artisanal operations, and add value through semi-industrial transformation.

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3. Mining Brokerage & Intermediation

We securely connect investors, permit holders, and cooperatives to structure compliant, high-value mining transactions.

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4.Mining & Legal Consultinge

We provide expert assistance for permit holders, cooperatives, industrial companies, and international investors, including due diligence, audits, and regulatory compliance.

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SAFI Mining — Partners Rail

Trusted Partners

Collaborating with global leaders to deliver sustainable value across the mining chain.

Impact & Sustainability

At SAFI Mining, sustainability is not an obligation — it is the foundation of our identity. We operate in regions that have long been affected by instability, limited infrastructure, and underdeveloped economic systems. For this reason, our approach to mining prioritizes people, environment, and long-term peace just as much as mineral production.

Environmental Management

SAFI Mining implements rigorous environmental protocols based on national regulations and international best practices. From exploration to rehabilitation, we apply eco-friendly techniques to reduce land disturbance, control waste, manage water responsibly, and preserve biodiversity.

Community Investment

SAFI Mining’s investments go beyond mining activities. We reinvest part of our resources into community development programs that support local populations. Our goal is to build strong, self-sustaining communities that benefit directly from the mining value chain.

Youth & Women Empowerment

Mining has historically excluded women and youth from meaningful participation. SAFI Mining aims to reverse this trend by promoting gender inclusion and youth advancement throughout our operations.

Responsible Mining Certification

To operate ethically and strengthen investor confidence, SAFI Mining aligns itself with recognized global frameworks for responsible mining.

Operational Territories

From North to South Kivu and neighboring regions, our impact extends across vital mineral corridors.

A key hub for artisanal and semi-industrial transformation.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Structuring and formalizing artisanal cooperatives
  • Implementation of clean-mining and traceability systems.
  • Geological assessments and permit optimization
  • Launching semi-industrial pilot projects with local partners

LUGUSHWA-TWANGIZA Industrial Expansion Zone

Key Focus Areas:

  • Evaluation and valorization of underdeveloped permits
  • Establishing early-stage mining sites with partner cooperatives.
  • Supporting investors with risk assessments and concession analysis
  • Clean-mining onboarding and cooperative training programs

Ituri & Haut-Uélé

Key Focus Areas:

  • Due diligence for gold-rich concessions
  • Legal support for permit holders and foreign investors
  • Joint venture structuring with local enterprises
  • ESG and compliance monitoring across active sites

Haut-Katanga & Lualaba

Key Focus Areas:

  • Brokerage and intermediation between permit holders & global buyers.
  • Co-development of semi-industrial and industrial projects
  • Partner mining site portfolio expansion.
  • Investor engagement and project feasibility studies.

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A visual journey through our projects, people, and progress across the DRC.

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Testimonials

Hear from the people and partners driving our mission voices that reflect trust, collaboration, and shared progress.

Aisha Patel

Aisha Patel

Entrepreneur

SAFI Mining is setting a new benchmark for responsible mining in Africa. Their focus on environmental compliance and community reinvestment is exactly what investors look for today.

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Sustainability Consultant

When we reviewed SAFI Mining's structure and governance model, we saw a company that aligns profit with purpose. Their transparency and local partnerships make them a solid and ethical investment in Central Africa

Strategic Partner  Lisbon, Portugal

Strategic Partner Lisbon, Portugal

Dr. Carlos Mendes

We chose to partner with SAFI Mining because of their long-term vision. They don't just extract minerals they invest in people, infrastructure, and stability. That's rare and remarkable in this industry

Local Supplier

Local Supplier

Chantal Bisimwa

I'm proud to see more women participating in this sector. SAFI Mining believes in inclusion from fieldwork to management, they give us a voice and a chance to grow.

Emmanuel Kasereka

Emmanuel Kasereka

Ceo & Founder

The level of professionalism and transparency here is impressive. SAFI Mining's operations meet international standards, and we feel we're building something that truly represents a new image for Congolese mining

Recent Blog Posts

Discover stories of progress, sustainability, and innovation from our teams working across the Congo’s mining regions.

SAFI Mining Expands Operations in the LugushwaTwangiza Corridor

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Operations & Logistics

SAFI Mining is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations in the LugushwaTwangiza corridor, one of the most promising gold-bearing regions in eastern DRC. This strategic move strengthens our presence across four key territories Giro, Lugushwa Twangiza, Rutshuro and Masisi while deepening ou...

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SAFI Mining Expands Operations in the Lugushwa Twangiza Corridor

Safi Mining Team
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Compliance & ESG

SAFI Mining is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations in the LugushwaTwangiza corridor, one of the most promising gold-bearing regions in eastern DRC. This strategic move strengthens our presence across four key territories Giro, Lugushwa Twangiza, Rutshuro and Masisi while deepening ou...

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Building Trust Through Transparency in Mining

Safi Mining Team
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Compliance & ESG

SAFI Mining is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations in the LugushwaTwangiza corridor, one of the most promising gold-bearing regions in eastern DRC. This strategic move strengthens our presence across four key territories Giro, Lugushwa Twangiza, Rutshuro and Masisi while deepening ou...

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