The Technical Cell for Coordination and Mining Planning (CTCPM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) serves as an advisory, study, and coordination body for activities in the mining sector. Established by Order No. 78-153 on April 11, 1978, it operates under the direct authority of the Minister of Mines and is located in Kinshasa.

Missions:

1. Harmonization and Coordination: Facilitates coordination between the Ministry of Mines and other organizations involved in addressing mining sector issues.
2. Programming of Mining Activities: Develops national mining activity plans covering research, indices development, production, processing, transportation, and marketing of mining products.
3. Information Centralization: Centralizes and organizes information circulation within the mining sector.
4. Control of Mining Activities: Monitors and controls the implementation of planned mining activities.

Powers and Responsibilities:

1. Opinions and Proposals: Provides opinions and formulates proposals in the mining field.
2. Studies: Conducts or commissions studies related to the mining sector.
3. Policy and Strategy Design: Designs policies and strategies for the development of the mining sector.
4. Technology Transfer: Facilitates the transfer of technology to national executives of mining companies.
5. Miscellaneous Mining Issues: Addresses various other mining issues not under the purview of other services or departments.

Specific Functions Include:

• Publication of Mining Contracts: Ensures the publication of all mining contracts, their annexes, and amendments.
• Transparency in Ownership: Publishes information on the real owners of companies holding mining rights.
• Data Publication: Releases production and export data at the end of each quarter.
• Publication of Environmental Reports: Shares summaries of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), and Plans of Action and Resettlement (PARs).