Special economic zone for the manufacture of batteries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Inclusive and green industrialization

The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds vast mineral resources essential for the global energy transition, including cobalt, copper and other green‑energy metals. Recent reforms to the Mining Code aim to increase national benefits, promote local processing and strengthen environmental and fiscal governance. Despite tensions with major operators, the country seeks to develop value‑added industries and special economic zones to support battery manufacturing, sustainable mining and inclusive green industrialization.