With the raw materials deal that US President Donald Trump negotiated with Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi in December, the US aims to expand its influence in the DR Congo, particularly in the copper and cobalt sectors. The United States is taking creative approaches to implement this deal.
By Constantin Leclerc
A study shows that in many especially promoted “strategic” EU mining projects, Europe’s aspirations for raw material sovereignty is at odds with environmental protection and biodiversity.
By Kai Schöneberg
The German copper producer Aurubis has purchased copper anodes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the first time. The shipment is being transported along the Lobito Corridor.
By Arne Schütte
Structural barriers – including insufficient geological data and inadequate infrastructure – are preventing large-scale local processing of raw materials in Africa.
By Arne Schütte
A voluntary ESG standard promoted by the mining industry is intended to simplify the fragmented field of certification. However, NGOs criticize it for being too vague. In addition, those affected are not sufficiently involved in projects.
By Alex Veit
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, Africa drew particular attention because of its critical mineral deposits. However, the war in Sudan and the role of development policy were also part of the discussion.
By Arne Schütte, Markus Bickel and Gabriel Bub
The physician Dr. Denis Mukwege was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his work combating sexual violence in armed conflicts. Speaking to Table.Briefings after returning to Berlin from the Munich Security Conference, Mukwege outlines his assessment of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and what he believes must be done to address sexual violence.
By Lucia Weiß and Arne Schütte
What opportunities and challenges exist for cooperation in the raw materials sector with partners in the so-called Global South?
By Markus Bickel
A voluntary ESG standard promoted by the mining industry aims to streamline the fragmented landscape of certification schemes. However, NGOs argue that it remains too vague. They also criticize the insufficient involvement of affected communities in projects.
By Alex Veit
At the Critical Minerals Summit, US companies are moving to establish a foothold in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, targeting major copper and cobalt projects with backing from the Trump administration.
By Arne Schütte
