Fatshimetrie, October 25, 2024 – The Democratic Republic of Congo and China have strengthened their ties through growing cooperation, materialized by major projects. This October, three distinguished employees of Lualaba Copper Smelter S.A.S (LCS) had the privilege of participating in a cultural trip to China, an exceptional experience that will remain etched in their memory.
Selected among the most deserving employees of the year 2023 for their dedication and expertise, KAMUCHAPA DELPHIN, BUZANGU KALUME REAGAN and MUTALE MWANSA GAUTHIER, loyal members of LCS since its founding in 2019, had the opportunity to live a dream by discovering China.
This trip, carefully organized by the management of Lualaba Copper Smelter S.A.S as part of its employee recognition program, aimed to showcase the richness of Chinese culture and history, while strengthening the employees’ sense of belonging to this Sino-Congolese company. The three employees had the opportunity to visit Beijing, where the majesty of Tiananmen Square, the grandeur of the Forbidden City and the imposing Great Wall amazed them. They were able to perceive the historical grandeur of China as well as its modern conquests, which they described as “fascinating and testifying to remarkable development”.
Their journey then took them to CNMC headquarters, where they were able to delve into the company’s history and learn more about its major role in the global mining industry. The visit to Daye Nonferrous gave them an insight into technological advances and innovations in intelligent control, broadening their vision of smelting techniques and industrial management.
Back in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the employees are filled with a deep sense of gratitude for the hospitality and warmth of the Chinese people. They now aspire to share their experience and knowledge acquired with their colleagues and compatriots, with the aim of fostering a better understanding of Chinese culture and strengthening the bonds of friendship between the DRC and China.
Lualaba Copper Smelter S.A.S (LCS)’s approach to supporting and encouraging the development of its Congolese staff reflects its ongoing commitment to providing quality training and growth opportunities to its employees. The company is determined to pursue its mission of strengthening local management capacities and promoting activities rooted in the realities on the ground, thus fostering lasting cooperation and sustainable development.
This trip to China illustrates LCS’s deep commitment to promoting cultural exchange and creating a rewarding work environment where employees feel involved and recognized.. This initiative highlights the importance of collaboration between the Democratic Republic of Congo and China, with a view to mutually beneficial partnership and building a prosperous future based on respect and mutual understanding. The LCS employees’ trip to China thus embodies the vision of an interconnected and united world, where cultural diversity is celebrated and international exchanges are encouraged for a better world.