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Comparative Analysis of the Governance of Multinational Mining Companies Established in the DRC with Chinese and European Capital

MUBENGAYI NGELEKEDI Mathieu

Volume: 16 Issue: 1 2026

Abstract:

This article provides a comparative analysis of the governance practices of Chinese- and European-owned multinational mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In the context of the global energy transition, where cobalt and copper have become strategically critical minerals, the DRC represents a key arena in which different models of capitalism and extractive governance intersect. The study draws on agency theory, stakeholder theory, institutional theory, and the varieties of capitalism framework to examine ownership structures, transparency mechanisms, corporate social responsibility practices, and state–enterprise relations.

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