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DRC Mining Minister Louis Watum shares his vision for transforming mineral resources into wealth for all Congolese and stakeholders. The DRC holds critical minerals vital for defense, aerospace, infrastructure, and AI, positioning it as a key player in the global energy transition.

In the next 30 years, we'll need as much copper as humanity has used since the dawn of time. Data centers alone are consuming vast amounts, with nearly 100 built last year for $61 billion. Copper is essential for efficient electricity transmission and difficult to replace technologically. Aging infrastructure in Western countries also requires significant copper for replacement. The demand is immense, begging the question: are we investing enough in exploration to find new deposits?

The Vice Chairman of Hatch Joe H. Lombard discusses why collaboration with Africa in mining isn't just an option, but existential. Africa's vast potential in raw materials, combined with global demand and the need for local wealth creation, makes this partnership crucial for mutual benefit and a better world.