Insights
Perspectives on mining, responsibility and the DRC's mineral economy.
Responsible Mining in the DRC: Traceability, Safety and Community Partnership
Responsible mining requires more than environmental promises. It involves strong management systems, workforce protection, reliable supply-chain records and meaningful community relationships.
Gold and Diamonds: Building Value Through Responsible Development
Gold and diamonds have long contributed to the DRC's mineral economy. Modern value creation depends increasingly on origin transparency, safety, formalisation and responsible market access.
Lithium in the DRC: Understanding the Emerging Opportunity
The DRC's lithium potential is attracting attention as battery manufacturers and governments seek new sources of materials for electric mobility and energy storage.
Coltan, Tin and Tungsten: The Minerals Behind Everyday Technology
Smartphones, computers, vehicles and industrial equipment depend on specialised materials originating far upstream in the mineral supply chain.
Copper and Cobalt: Powering Electrification and Modern Infrastructure
Copper carries electricity while cobalt supports important battery and industrial applications. Together, they are central to many technologies shaping modern economies.
Why the DRC Is Central to Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains
From cobalt and copper to tantalum, tin and lithium, the Democratic Republic of the Congo holds an important position in the supply chains supporting technology, electrification and industrial development.
