Economic & Social Value
Keeping the Value of Congo’s Gold in Congo
Domestic refining formalises the gold trade, supports livelihoods and retains a greater share of the value chain within the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Creating Value for Congo
Domestic refining can contribute to industrial employment, technical training, formalization of gold trading, local economic participation, and retention of more value within the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Industrial Employment
Creating skilled jobs in metallurgy, engineering, security, quality assurance, and facility management.
Technical Training
Building a Congolese workforce with world-class refining expertise through partnerships and on-the-job training.
Formal Gold Trading
Formalizing gold transactions to increase transparency, government revenue, and community benefits.
Value Retention
Keeping more economic value within the DRC by processing gold domestically rather than exporting raw materials.
In Service of the Congolese Nation
The Democratic Republic of Congo is among the world’s richest nations in natural resources — gold, minerals, energy and fertile land. ROK SA exists to transform a share of that gold wealth on Congolese soil, so that more of its value remains to serve the Congolese people.
Planned Daily Capacity
Planned design capacity, subject to final build
Annual Throughput
≈ 99.9 t/yr at 333 operating days (planned)
Site Plot Area
50 × 70 m plot in the Kinshasa SEZ
Gold Fineness
Four-nines investment-grade fine gold