DRC and Central Africa is strategic hub for global
Since 2021, the DRC has taken significant steps to establish a regional battery industry, driven by rising global demand for key battery
London and Kinshasa, November 24, 2021 – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) can leverage its abundant cobalt resources and hydroelectric power to become a low-cost and low-emissions producer of lithium-ion battery cathode precursor materials.
Study identifies DRC as a favorable destination for the manufacturing of sustainable battery materials used in high-nickel batteries
Mining policy decisions made by politicians in the DRC's capital Kinshasa or mining regions like Kolwezi are felt throughout global battery supply chains. For instance, as the producer of 70% of the world's cobalt, the DRC has influence over the global electric vehicle battery supply chain.
The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition. But our research has found that the DRC can influence the shape of the cobalt market, in which it is the single largest producer.
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