DMT Kai Batla and JDE DRC SARL announce strategic partnership and combine mining consultancy and field services in the DRC
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo / Johannesburg, South Africa, 9 November 2026 – DMT Kai Batla Pty. Ltd., the South African subsidiary of DMT, a global engineering services and consultancy company of TÜV NORD GROUP, and JDE DRC SARL have signed a collaboration agreement to provide coordinated technical consulting and field services for mining projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The collaboration brings together JDE's established local capabilities in drilling, field operations and project execution with DMT Kai Batla's expertise in mineral resources, mining engineering and technical studies. Together, the companies will support mining clients throughout the complete project lifecycle, from exploration and resource definition through feasibility studies and mine planning to project development and construction support or through any specific subset in the loop.
"This collaboration significantly expands the value we can offer mining companies in the DRC. By combining local project delivery capabilities with specialist technical expertise, we can provide clients with a seamless solution from exploration through to mine development and construction. Clients benefit from working with one integrated team that understands both the operational realities on the ground and the technical requirements needed to advance a project successfully," says Leon Mwine, General Manager, JDE Group.
"The Democratic Republic of the Congo remains an important mining jurisdiction and continues to attract substantial investment in critical mineral projects. Successful project development requires reliable technical information and sound engineering decisions at every stage. Through this collaboration, we combine DMT Kai Batla's consulting expertise in resource evaluation, mine planning and technical studies with JDE's strong local execution capability, enabling us to support clients with practical, technically robust solutions that reduce project risk and support informed investment decisions," adds Sodhie Naicker, Managing Director, DMT Kai Batla (Pty) Ltd.
The collaboration reflects both companies' commitment to supporting the development of the country's mining sector through high-quality consulting and technical solutions, local expertise and efficient project delivery.
About JDE Group
JDE Group provides geological services, geophysical surveys, exploration drilling and project support. It also supplies equipment and consumables for mining projects and has a presence in the DRC, Zambia and South Africa.
About DMT Kai Batla
DMT Kai Batla, part of the DMT GROUP, provides geological consulting and contracting services to the mining and exploration sectors. Based in Johannesburg, Kai Batla works on operating mines and exploration projects across Africa.
Media contacts
DMT Kai Batla
Sodhie Naicker, Managing Director
Email: Sodhie.naicker@dmt-group.com
Telephone: +27 11 781 4548
Thabang Phakoe, Head of Geology
Email: Thabang.phakoe@dmt-group.com
Telephone: +27 11 781 4548
JDE Group
Bonita Botha, Regional Supply Chain Manager
Email: bonita.botha@jde-group.com
Telephone: +243 83 488 5299