BIOGRAPHY: DIRECTOR GENERAL– NATIONAL GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CONGO SGN-C
RAOUL WAZENGA VITIMA
A trained geologist with recognised expertise in mineral exploration and mining operations, multi-scale prospecting, resource evaluation and estimation.
His career spans field-based geological research, institutional management, mining governance, and the coordination of international projects aimed at modernising and strengthening national geoscientific capacities.
- Geological exploration and mining operations;
- Resource evaluation and estimation;
- Geological project management;
- Geological and mining governance;
- Institutional and strategic leadership;
- Geoscientific research and data management;
- International cooperation;
- Capacity development;
- Geological mapping.
- Modernisation and structuring of the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGN-C);
-Digitisation of geoscientific archives;
– Development of international partnerships (BRGM, EU, OAGS, GEOMINES);
– Strengthening of national geological mapping;
– Promotion of sustainable mining governance.
About Me
Raoul Wazenga Vitima is the Director General of the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGN-C). A geologist trained at Université de Lubumbashi, he is leading the modernisation of the geological sector, the digitisation of geoscientific archives and the strengthening of mining governance. With extensive field and institutional experience, he is committed to the sustainable, science-based and transparent development of the country’s mineral resources.
Areas of Interests
Field geology, scientific reading, mentoring of early-career geologists, mineral exploration, digital innovation, environmental protection, and nature photography.