Regulation & Legal Framework Database
Every mining code, investment law, ESG regulation, and international standard governing the Lobito Corridor — independently analysed
16 Frameworks · 4 Jurisdictions · Continuously Updated
National Mining & Investment Laws
DRC Mining Code (2018) In Force
Revised mining law: increased royalties, super-profits tax, strategic minerals designation. Governs all DRC copper-cobalt operations.
DRC Investment Code In Force
Foreign investment protection: tax incentives, profit repatriation, dispute resolution for corridor investors.
DRC Artisanal Mining Regulations In Force
Framework governing artisanal and small-scale mining: licensing, designated zones, EGC cobalt monopoly.
Zambia Mines & Minerals Act In Force
Primary mining legislation: sliding royalty scale, licensing, environmental obligations, community development.
Zambia Environmental Management Act In Force
Environmental protection: EIA requirements, pollution control, mine closure obligations.
Angola Mining Code In Force
Mineral resource legislation: exploration and mining licensing for corridor-origin operations.
Angola Private Investment Law In Force
Foreign investment framework: incentives, protection, repatriation rights for LAR and corridor infrastructure.
European Union Regulations
EU CSDDD Phased
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence across supply chains.
EU Critical Raw Materials Act In Force
Strategic mineral targets: 10% extraction, 40% processing, 25% recycling. Drives demand for corridor minerals.
EU Conflict Minerals Regulation In Force
Due diligence for tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold imports from conflict-affected areas.
International Standards & Frameworks
OECD Due Diligence Guidance Active
The international gold standard for responsible mineral supply chain management.
IFC Performance Standards Active
8 environmental and social safeguard standards applied to all DFI-financed corridor investments.
Equator Principles (EP4) Active
Financial industry benchmark for environmental/social risk in project finance.
Voluntary Principles on Security & Human Rights Active
Standards for security force conduct at extractive industry sites.
LCTTFA Treaty Framework Establishing
Trilateral cross-border trade facilitation: customs harmonisation across three corridor nations.