The report also alleges that beside any direct evictions, the Lobito Corridor is concerning for those on its frontline because it could worsen Kolwezi’s existing displacement crisis. By lowering transport costs for mining companies, the project could make it viable to mine new reserves and expand existing mines, increasing pressures on local communities' land.

The Business and Human Rights Centre invited companies mentioned in the report to respond to concerns raised by local communities. More specifically, we reached out to companies to inquire about the human rights due diligence measures they will take to ensure that their activities will not exacerbate forced evictions and expropriation of most vulnerable communities in DRC.

Trafigura and the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) have responded.

Ivanhoe Mines and Chemaf did not respond.