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Africa focused advisory for Mining Investment, Commodities & Trade.


Cross borders with confidence—At Vuka Consulting, we support mining investment, commodity trade, and resource development across East and Central Africa through strong local presence, sector expertise, and a trusted network.
Our hands-on team combines regional insight with European standards to deliver reliable, on-the-ground execution.


We provide a curated pipeline of mining investment opportunities across Africa, offer strategic advisory on mining investments, and facilitate commodities and general trade—with a particular focus on supporting European companies.
Partner with Vuka Consulting to access opportunities with clarity, reliability, and efficiency.


Questions about our services and activities? We would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us. We commit to answering you within 24 hours.

Lobbying
EU Transparency Register Number:
REG 146604997676-44


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About Us


Vuka Consulting bridges international business with Africa’s dynamic mining and trade landscape.Rooted in Belgium and inspired by the Swahili word vuka—“to cross over”—we focus on mining investment, commodity trade, and market entry across Central and East Africa.With a strong local presence, we handle on-the-ground engagement, navigate regulatory and cultural environments, and connect you with the right partners—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.


Our Team

Mattias Pruym
Managing Director
Belgium, DRC & Tanzania
Stakeholder relations. Expert in General Trade, Mining Investment, Minerals Sourcing, and Petroleum Supply Chains.

Julie Kitoko
Managing Partner
Belgium & DRC
Stakeholder relations for mines and refineries in the DRC.
Copper Trade Flow Specialist.


Ally Banza Chitund
Senior Consultant
DRC - Lubumbashi & Kolwezi
Expert in Mining and Commodities. DRC Stakeholder and Government Relations.

Romain Tshilumbayi
General Trade Consultant
DRC - Kinshasa
Deal Maker and Partnership Facilitator.

Dr. Mahamat Zene
Senior Consultant
Chad - N'Djamena
Expert in Petroleum, Mining, Energy and General Trade.


Corporate Pillar
We adhere to the strictest norms of corporate culture. As we are rooted in Belgium, we operate by high European business standards. We aim for impact by upholding ESG norms and standards, and hold our partners to the same.

Diplomatic Pillar
Vuka Consulting partners with all EU, and other foreign, embassies in the countries where we operate. We consider the European Union our most important diplomatic partner. We regularly meet with political decision makers to align corporate and diplomatic interests.


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Services and core activities


Success in Africa’s fast-evolving mining and commodities landscape requires a strong on-the-ground presence to ensure investments, partnerships, and trade operations run effectively. This is where Vuka Consulting adds value.We are locally established, actively engaged in the mining and trade ecosystem, and deliver a level of structure, reliability, and professionalism aligned with European standards.



Commodity Trade
Vuka Consulting facilitates commodity trade along the strategic Dar es Salaam–Lubumbashi Corridor, a vital route linking East African ports to the mining heartlands of the DRC.
We coordinate fuel supply logistics from Dar es Salaam to mining operations in Kolwezi, ensuring reliable and timely deliveries to support continuous production. In parallel, we facilitate the sale and offtake of copper cathodes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, operating under official mandates from refineries and mining companies.Through our structured approach and trusted network, we enable secure, compliant, and efficient trade flows across this key regional corridor.

Mining Investment
Vuka Consulting supports mining investment across Africa, with a particular focus on critical raw materials essential to global industrial and energy transitions, alongside established commodities such as gold. We identify and structure opportunities in minerals such as copper, cobalt, coltan and lithium, connecting investors with credible projects and reliable local partners.
Through careful due diligence, on-the-ground validation, and strategic advisory, we enable investors to engage with confidence in high-potential mining ventures across the region.We are actively involved in facilitating the development of value chains for Critical Raw Materials which align with the EU Global Gateway.

General Trade
We facilitate international trade transactions across the African continent on a commission-based structure, aligning our success with that of our partners.
Our current focus lies in supporting European companies with the market entry and promotion of their products and services within the regions where we operate.In addition, we assist trade delegations and individual companies in organizing visits to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including preparation, coordination of meetings, and on-the-ground engagement with qualified business leads.


Choose Vuka Consulting
With deep local knowledge and a results-driven approach, we deliver actionable solutions that align with your goals, drive impact, and bring long-term success to your ventures on the African continent.



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