ARSP Director General Applauds MES’s ‘Made in Congo’ Initiative
MIGUEL KASHAL, DIRECTOR GENERAL OF ARSP, PRAISES THE « MADE IN CONGO » INITIATIVE AT MINING ENGINEERING SERVICESOn the sidelines of the 19th edition of DRC Mining Week, which began on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Pullman Karavia Hotel in Lubumbashi, global mining professionals gathered for this major event.
The summit featured presentations, active discussions, and valuable exchanges. Attendees shared ideas, services, and business cards—strengthening mining industry connections.
ARSP Director General Praises MES’s ‘Made in Congo’ Initiative
During the event, Miguel Kashal, Director General of ARSP, visited the facilities of Mining Engineering Services (MES) on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
He first held a private meeting with Hitesh Chug, Director General of MES. The delegation was then invited to tour two key MES facilities: Congo Piping and Congo Cables Transformers.
The visit also included a tour of MES’s advanced laboratory and its battery recycling center.
At Congo Piping, the delegation observed the assembly of HDPE pipe manufacturing machines. They also witnessed live technical demonstrations and the production of critical components for liquid transportation systems.
Congo Piping was established at a vital time. It responds to the growing need for reliable piping solutions—an issue many mining companies in Katanga have faced for years.
The next stop was Congo Cables Transformers (CCT), where the team saw the full transformation of raw materials into finished products made in Congo.
CCT, founded in 2022, helps meet the power needs of mining firms. It produces copper and aluminum cables, copper bars, wires, and transformers, among other essential components.
Impressed by the innovation on display in Lubumbashi, Miguel Kashal shared his thoughts:« We just visited Congo Cables and Congo Piping. These facilities add tremendous value and align with the President’s vision to industrialize the country and boost domestic production. This approach will help keep more funds within the country and contribute to the DRC’s economic growth. »
He also urged mining companies in Katanga to procure transformers, electrical cables, and related products from MES. He highlighted the company’s role in creating jobs, with over 3,000 Congolese workers across its sites.
As applause echoed, Miguel Kashal and his delegation departed—leaving a clear message of support for the ‘Made in Congo’ initiative and its impact on regional industrial development.
