The State of Cobalt Mining Laws: Implications for the Future of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia Cobalt Mining Prospects

Balyaminu, Jeleel Abiola

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Title:	The State of Cobalt Mining Laws: Implications for the Future of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia Cobalt Mining Prospects
Author:	Balyaminu, Jeleel Abiola
Year:	2025
Periodical:	Resources Policy
Volume:	108
Period:	September
Language:	English
Geographic terms:	Congo (Democratic Republic of) Zambia
Subjects:	mining law mining law cobalt
External link:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105688
Abstract:	Globally, there is a significant increase in the demand for cobalt, which is marked by a notable sophistication in market dynamics. Cobalt, a critical natural resource, is predominantly sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia. However, in these countries, vulnerabilities and tensions occasionally arise among various stakeholders involved in cobalt mining, including employees, government authorities, law enforcement, local communities, and civil society. These tensions often stem from differing interpretations of mining legislation and how these laws influence mining operations and safeguard the interests of each stakeholder. This situation raises pertinent questions regarding the nature of the relationship between existing mining laws and cobalt mining regulations in the DRC and Zambia, as well as the extent of stakeholder engagement in the decision-making process pertaining to cobalt mining legislation. Employing a cross-sectional probing method, this paper examines the current state of mining legislation and its implications for the future economic prospects of this natural resource, alongside the protection of stakeholder interests.