In terms of natural resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the richest countries in the world. It has the highest level of biodiversity in Africa, and its tropical rainforests extend over 1.55 million km2. This diversity accounts for more than half of Africa’s forest resources – making them a critical global ecosystem service provider.
Regarding non-renewable resources, the country hosts a vast array of mineral resources including globally significant reserves of cobalt. In total, the DRC’s mineral wealth is estimated to be worth US$24 trillion. The country also has one of the largest artisanal and small-scale mining workforce in the world, employing approximately 2 million people.
Regarding non-renewable resources, the country hosts a vast array of mineral resources including globally significant reserves of cobalt. In total, the DRC’s mineral wealth is estimated to be worth US$24 trillion. The country also has one of the largest artisanal and small-scale mining workforce in the world, employing approximately 2 million people.