Metals and Minerals

The World Bank Group helps countries transform mineral wealth into jobs, growth, and resilient supply chains—strengthening infrastructure, improving regulations, and mobilizing capital responsibly and transparently.

Highlights

IMMERSIVE STORY

Transforming Metals and Minerals into Jobs and Lasting Prosperity

How minerals and metals can drive sustainable development, create jobs, and support the energy transition in resource‑rich countries.
Publication

ZAMBIA ENERGY TRANSITION MINERALS ROADMAP

Explore Zambia’s new Energy Transition Minerals Roadmap — a key milestone supported by RISE and the World Bank Group to advance sustainable mineral development.
Series

Mining Forward

Launched by the World Bank’s Extractives team, this is a new video series exploring the key challenges, opportunities, and shifts shaping the future of mining.

Metals and Minerals At-A-Glance

About 3.5 billion people live in countries rich in oil, gas, or minerals. But, all too often, these resources have become a source of conflict rather than opportunity. Many of these countries also suffer from poverty, corruption, and conflict stemming from weak governance.

Overview

World Bank Extractives Spotlight

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Welcome to the World Bank Extractives Global Department's Quarterly Newsletter. Dive into our latest operational progress, strategic engagements, and knowledge products.

NEWSLETTER

Multimedia

EGPS-3: Supporting Critical Minerals and Climate Goals

Discover how EGPS-3 aligns with Japan's critical mineral priorities and climate change goals in this insightful video featuring Miki Hayakawa, Deputy Director of the International Bureau at Japan's Ministry of Finance in Geneva on June 17, 2024.

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