Our Minerals
Africa is extremely wealthy in mineral resources, containing a large share of global reserves for numerous minerals. Key minerals found in abundance on the continent include bauxite, cobalt, diamonds, phosphate rocks, platinum-group metals (PGMs), vermiculite, and zirconium. Additionally, Africa possesses considerable reserves of gold, chromium, and uranium.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a major global supplier of various minerals, including cobalt, copper, diamonds, gold, tantalum, and tin. The country's mineral wealth is significant, with mining being a major driver of its economy and a major source of employment. The DRC's mineral exports account for a substantial portion of the country's revenue. The mining industry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a major global supplier of minerals including cobalt, copper, diamonds, gold, tantalum, and tin. The DRC supplies over 70% of global cobalt and mineral exports accounting for more than 95% of the country’s export revenues