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Critical and strategic minerals
Minerals central to industry, technology and the energy transition
MIG Minerals & Metals Capital works with verified producers, cooperatives and licensed suppliers across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider continent, with particular attention to chain of custody and responsible sourcing.
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Africa mineral facts
Approximately 76%
The DRC's share of global mined cobalt production in 2024.
According to U.S. Geological Survey estimates, the Democratic Republic of the Congo produced approximately 76% of the world's mined cobalt in 2024, reinforcing its strategic importance to battery and advanced-manufacturing supply chains.
U.S. Geological Survey — Mineral Commodity Summaries · Production year 2024 · Reviewed 21 Sept 2026
Global Leader
South Africa's position in platinum-group metals.
According to U.S. Geological Survey reporting, South Africa is the leading platinum producer and holds the world's largest reported reserves of platinum-group metals. These metals support automotive, industrial, medical and emerging hydrogen applications.
U.S. Geological Survey — Mineral Commodity Summaries · Reserves and production as reported 2024 · Reviewed 21 Sept 2026
Strategic Mineral Region
The DRC–Zambia Copperbelt.
According to international geological and energy-sector reporting, the DRC–Zambia Copperbelt is one of the world's most significant copper-producing regions. Copper is essential to electricity grids, telecommunications, construction, renewable energy and electric mobility.
International Energy Agency — Critical Minerals · Assessment published 2024 · Reviewed 21 Sept 2026
Figures are estimates for the reporting year shown and may change as new data becomes available. Read the full briefing.
DRC strategic minerals
Copper, cobalt, gold, tin, tantalum, tungsten, coltan, lithium, manganese, zinc, lead, diamonds and rare-earth elements receive dedicated review pathways. Coltan is an ore from which tantalum and niobium may be recovered; assays record the specific contained minerals.
Enhanced due diligence
- Applied to gold, tin, tantalum, tungsten, cobalt and diamonds
- Applied to any material originating in conflict-affected or high-risk areas
- Chain-of-custody and conflict-financing risk assessment
- Human-rights, child-labour and forced-labour risk review
- Artisanal-mining and smuggling risk assessment