DR Congo is moving ahead with a controversial new mining ownership rule despite concerns from major mining companies. The policy aims to increase local ownership in one of the world's most important sources of copper and cobalt—critical minerals that power electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy technologies, smartphones, and other electronic devices.

In this video, we explain:

• 🇨🇩 Why the Democratic Republic of Congo is introducing the new mining ownership rule
• ⛏️ How the policy could affect international mining companies
• 🔋 Why Congo's copper and cobalt are vital for the global EV battery industry
• 🌍 The potential impact on global supply chains, commodity markets, and clean energy
• 🤝 Why negotiations between the Congolese government and mining ...