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Critical minerals new game-changer for DRC economic growth
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Democratic Republic of Congo is emerging as a central player in the global energy transition due to its vast critical mineral reserves such as cobalt, copper, manganese, and germanium. The government is shifting towards domestic mineral processing to boost economic sovereignty and job creation, while security challenges and public finance reforms remain critical hurdles.
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You must reframe your strategy to include the DRC as a focal supplier of battery and renewable energy minerals now that the country demands onshore refining. Your sourcing and partnership models need to accommodate stricter local processing requirements and rising stability risks.
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