Horizon Congo Secures Strategic Field Validation and Advances Investor-Ready Mining Operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo

KINSHASA, Congo, The DR of - April 18, 2026 - PRLog -- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Dubai, UAE  — April 18,2026

Horizon Congo Mining, a participant in FasterCapital's Equity Pilot program, has officially entered its active field validation phase, marking a decisive transition from project structuring to real on-ground execution across strategic mining regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Following the completion of key structural foundations — including legal framework, operational planning, and investor positioning — the project is now focused on identifying, documenting, and validating real mining opportunities through direct field engagement.

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### From Structuring to Real Execution

Horizon Congo Mining has deployed its operational network across key provinces, with ongoing field activities including:

• Identification of active mining sites
• Real-time documentation (videos, photos, field observations)
• Preliminary geological assessments
• Direct engagement with local mining actors

This phase represents a critical shift from preparation to verified asset identification, significantly increasing the project's investment credibility.

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### A Field-Driven Investment Approach

The project is built on a clear principle:

👉 No assumptions — only field-validated opportunities

Horizon Congo Mining is developing a pipeline of opportunities based on:

• Direct field access to mining zones
• Verification through real data
• Structured operational evaluation
• Alignment with international investment standards

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### Building a Pipeline of Investment-Ready Assets

The current field validation phase is expected to generate the first portfolio of verified mining sites, forming the basis for structured investment opportunities.

Each site is being evaluated based on:

• Mineral potential
• Accessibility and logistics
• Operational feasibility
• Local stakeholder dynamics

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### FasterCapital Support & Institutional Structuring

Horizon Congo Mining continues to benefit from structured support through FasterCapital's LaunchUp program, a global venture-building initiative focused on execution readiness, strategic positioning, and fundraising preparation.

Current FasterCapital Support

• Milestone planning and execution sequencing to support the phased launch
• Fundraising readiness and refinement of investor-facing materials
• Pitch and communication refinement for partner and supplier engagement
• Strategic introductions and ecosystem positioning where appropriate
• Ongoing execution follow-up and governance advisement

Current Execution Priorities

• Institutional structuring and governance design
• Legal and contractual framework development
• Risk-management architecture
• Finalization of coordination documents for upcoming implementation phases

Parallel efforts include maintaining visibility among strategic stakeholders and refining investor materials in preparation for future fundraising stages.

Ecosystem Positioning

Operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Horizon Congo Mining is aligning its governance and contractual structures with regional regulatory frameworks and stakeholder expectations.

This structured approach is designed to create clear operational pathways for local partners, international service providers, and technical stakeholders.

Funding Readiness Note

Horizon Congo Mining continues to refine its roadmap and investor materials to support future fundraising and implementation phases.

FasterCapital's role remains advisory and strategic, focusing on readiness, structuring, and execution alignment. This support does not constitute a guarantee of funding.

Leadership Comment

"Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, said:
'We're pleased to continue supporting Horizon Congo Mining through LaunchUp. Our team is focused on execution priorities, milestone tracking, and connecting the startup with relevant ecosystem stakeholders as it advances.'"

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### Leadership Statement

"We are now in execution mode. Our focus is to identify real mining opportunities, validate them on the ground, and structure them into credible, investment-ready projects."

— Louison Uchama Kanza, Founder & CEO, Horizon Congo

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### Investment Opportunity

Horizon Congo Mining is actively engaging with:

• Strategic investors
• Mining operators
• Technical and institutional partners

The project offers early-stage access to field-validated mining opportunities, structured for scalability and aligned with international standards.

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### About Horizon Congo Mining

Horizon Congo Mining is a field-driven mining platform based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, focused on transforming real mining opportunities into structured, investment-ready projects through on-ground validation and operational execution.

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💥 This is not a conceptual project. This is field execution in progress.

Contact Information

Horizon Congo Mining S.A.

Avenue Colonel Monjiba, N°372

Commune de la Gombe

Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo

📞 +243 824 082 852

📧 info@horizoncongomininggroup.com

🌐 www.horizoncongomining.com

Media Contact (FasterCapital)

Lydia Zeng

📧 lydia.zeng@fastercapital.com

📞 +1 (512) 400-0256

🌐 www.fastercapital.com