Europe is dependent on imports of many raw materials, especially metals. Sub-Saharan Africa has almost all the raw materials needed for the upcoming transformation.

For example, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo have large deposits of lithium, copper, cobalt, manganese, zinc and graphite. This results in great opportunities for raw material partnerships with the respective countries. It also opens up completely new ways of generating higher added-value in the countries with investments in the individual areas of the value chain .

The joint venture to establish the Critical Minerals Fund is based on these opportunities.  The Fund is aimed at securing and exploring these critical mineral. Special emphasis is placed on the highest of standards and sustainability.