Luiswishi Mine

The Luiswishi Mine is located near the city of Lubumbashi in the Haut-Katanga Province and is a significant producer of copper and cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Geologically, the mine is part of the Central African Copperbelt, one of the world's most prolific mineral provinces. The deposit was discovered in the early 20th century and was managed for decades by the state-owned mining company Gécamines. Later, it underwent modernization and expansion through joint ventures, most notably under the Compagnie Minière du Sud Katanga (CMSK). Luiswishi is well-known for its high-grade oxide ores, which are extracted using open-pit mining techniques and serve as a critical raw material for the global battery manufacturing industry. The mine plays a central role in the economy of the Katanga region, providing employment for thousands of people and supporting local industry. Its proximity to Lubumbashi allows for the efficient transport of concentrates to local smelters and international export corridors.

Nearby cities

Lubumbashi

Lubumbashi is the mining capital of the DR Congo and the second-largest city, located in the southeastern part of the country.

Likasi

Likasi is a major industrial city in the Upper Katanga Province, significantly involved in the processing of minerals.

Kipushi

Kipushi is a town in the Upper Katanga Province, situated right on the border with Zambia, known for its deep mine.

Kambove

Kambove is a historical mining town in Haut-Katanga province.

Pweto

Pweto is located at the northern end of Lake Mweru on the border with Zambia.

Kasumbalesa

Kasumbalesa is a border town in Upper Katanga Province, serving as a vital crossing point between DR Congo and Zambia.

Sakania

Sakania is the southernmost town of the DR Congo on the border with Zambia.

History & landmarks

University of Lubumbashi (Belvédère)

The distinctive campus buildings of the University of Lubumbashi, a center for education in the south.

Frédéric Kibassa Maliba Stadium

A major sports stadium in Lubumbashi, formerly known as Stade de la Kenya.

Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral

The Cathédrale Saints-Pierre-et-Paul in Lubumbashi is a grand Romanesque-style cathedral and a landmark of the mining capital.

National Museum of Lubumbashi

The Musée National de Lubumbashi displays a rich collection of archaeological, ethnographic, and artistic works from the Katanga region.

Palais de Justice Lubumbashi

The Palais de Justice in Lubumbashi is a notable colonial-era building that houses the high courts of the region.

Stade TP Mazembe

The Stade TP Mazembe is the private stadium of the famous Tout Puissant Mazembe football club in Lubumbashi.

More places

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Lubumbashi Children's Park

Children's parks in Lubumbashi offer safe and fun environments for the city's youth to play and socialize.

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Ruashi Mine

A significant open-pit copper and cobalt mine near Lubumbashi.

Brasimba Brewery

The Brasimba brewery in Lubumbashi is a leading company in the beverage industry of southern Congo.

Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul

The cathedral in Lubumbashi, built in the 1920s, is a significant religious and architectural heritage of the colonial city of Elizabethv…

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Kinsevere Mine

Kinsevere is a significant copper mine located near Lubumbashi in the Upper Katanga Province.

Kipushi Mine

A historic zinc and copper mine near the Zambian border that has been modernized.

Jadotville (Likasi)

Likasi, formerly Jadotville, was the site of the famous 1961 Siege of Jadotville, where Irish UN troops fought Katangese secessionists.

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Kundelungu National Park

Kundelungu National Park is known for its dramatic landscapes and the spectacular Lofoi Falls, the highest in Africa.