BEYOND CRITICAL MINERALS: CAPITALIZING ON THE DRC’S VAST OPPORTUNITIES - The Atlantic Council's Africa Center is convening experts to look beyond critical minerals in evaluating opportunities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Although the mining sector is undoubtedly key, the DRC hosts several untapped opportunities, from agriculture to financial services and from infrastructure projects to hydropower. With them, the DRC has a chance to build roads, power grids, and infrastructure that will sustain a democratic country and economic growth in the years ahead.

This event will unveil the findings of a new publication, “Beyond critical minerals: Capitalizing on the DRC’s vast opportunities,” and will outline the multitude of opportunities offered by the DRC’s business environment, industry, and other promising sectors throughout the country.

Join this conversation to hear from several of the report’s authors about the vast opportunities of the DRC.

The Africa Center has a dedicated workstream on the DRC that focuses on highlighting unique opportunities—for investment, partnership, engagement, and more—in the country, as well as a Critical Minerals Task Force that serves as a leading platform for research and discussion on the burgeoning critical mineral sector in Africa.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 06/12/2025