Video : Nine warning signs in the emerging lithium sector in the DRC
The Manono region in Tanganyika is home to one of the world’s largest untapped lithium deposits, a key mineral for batteries and the energy transition. This opportunity could position the DRC as a major player in the global market. However, several factors raise concerns about the governance and transparency of ongoing projects.
We have identified nine (9) warning signs indicating corruption risks in this emerging sector. Lithium represents a historic opportunity for the DRC; ignoring these signs would be a step backward. Resource Matters calls for vigilance: without transparency, the lithium sector risks repeating the mistakes made in the copper and cobalt sectors.