Manono : Nine Red Flags in the Nascent Lithium Sector in the DRC
Lithium exploitation in Manono represents a historic opportunity for the DRC. However, if it is conducted opaquely, it risks repeating the mistakes of the past, where natural resources enriched a few at the expense of everyone else. The aim of this warning is not to discourage investment, but to ensure that it takes place within a transparent, equitable framework that benefits local communities. We have identified nine warning signs in the nascent lithium sector in the DRC available here.
Resource Matters
December 8, 2025