Critical Minerals: DRC’s vision for peace

Critical minerals are the backbone of 21st-century security and technology. In this interview, Professor Jean-Marie Kanda, Senior Advisor to the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for Mining, Energy, and Hydrocarbons, explains why critical minerals have become a global strategic issue and outlines the country's vision for a more transparent, traceable, and responsibly governed mining sector. The discussion explores how stronger international cooperation, improved governance, and effective traceability mechanisms could help ensure that critical minerals become a force for sustainable development and peace, rather than conflict.


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