• Chad launches digital registry to manage mining titles and zones
• Reform aims to boost transparency, governance, and investment appeal
• Mining GDP share targeted to rise from 1% to 5% by 2030
  

Chadian authorities have launched a new digital system for managing mining activities across the country. The tool is designed to centralize the issuance of mining titles, secure exploration and exploitation zones, and provide real-time information access for investors and citizens.

"The launch and operationalization of this tool are a significant step forward in our efforts to modernize and secure the management of our national mineral resources," said Khadidja Hassane Abdoulaye, Secretary of State for Petroleum, Mines, and Geology. "This is a strong commitment to transparency, good governance, and the sustainable development of our wealth."

The implementation of the digital mining registry is part of a broad set of reforms aimed at cleaning up the extractive sector. In recent years, Chad has adopted legal and technical adjustments to align its regulatory framework with international standards and make its mining sector more attractive. The sector currently represents only about 1% of the country's GDP, but the government aims to increase that share to 5% by 2030.

Across the continent, several African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and Burkina Faso, have already introduced digital mining registries to limit fraud, secure investments, and increase tax revenues. Chad is following this trend to boost transparency and competitiveness in the management of its natural resources.

According to We Are Tech Africa, the project is also seen as a tool for good governance. For investors, it guarantees better access to data and a reduction in risks related to land disputes. For citizens, it represents a promise of increased transparency and a more equitable management of national wealth, especially as the country seeks to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on hydrocarbons.