Minerals must benefit countries, communities, not finance criminals, conflict

6 August, 2026 Share this: facebook twitter email print Countries and communities, especially in resource-rich Africa, must benefit most from the minerals in their own backyards, speakers affirmed today at a Security Councildebate on "Natural resources governance: the foundation of peace, security and prosperity". The demand for critical energy transition minerals such aslithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elementsis set to almosttripleby2030. In its March briefing onenergy, critical minerals and security, the Council heard thatmining has been linked to human rights abuses and conflict. Ministers and delegates today stressed the importanc…