Domestic Value-Addition & Critical Mineral Value Chains

This report explores how low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are responding to the global boom in demand for critical raw materials, the minerals needed to power clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles.

The report looks at how countries like Mongolia, Ghana and Zimbabwe are using trade rules, investment policies, and industrial strategies to attract value-added investment and build stronger local industries. 

It highlights what works and what doesn’t pointing out that just having the minerals isn’t enough.