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Can the Democratic Republic of the Congo produce lithium-ion battery cathode precursor materials?

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.

Will a battery mineral industry start in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

A series of firm commitments have been signed for the development of a battery minerals industry in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This in the hope of getting started within two years. (Special Envoy to Kinshasa) - A new era has opened in the process of transforming the African economy.

Is there a lithium-tin project in the DRC?

The Manono lithium-tin project in the DRC. (Image courtesy of AVZ Minerals.) China’s Zijin Mining Group Co. aims to start producing lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo early next year from one of the world’s largest deposits of the battery metal.

Will Zijin start producing lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

(Image courtesy of AVZ Minerals.) China’s Zijin Mining Group Co. aims to start producing lithium in the Democratic Republic of Congo early next year from one of the world’s largest deposits of the battery metal. Zijin is accelerating activity at a site in southeast Congo that’s still claimed by AVZ Minerals Ltd.

How can Africa extend its access to the battery industry?

In so doing, the country and the rest of Africa can extend their access from the USD271 billion battery precursor segment to the more lucrative USD1.4 trillion combined battery cell production and cell assembly segments of the battery minerals global value chain.

How much cobalt does the DRC produce?

“The DRC produces about 70 per cent of global cobalt but captures just 3 percent of the battery and electric vehicle value chain.