DRC: Ford Fund Launch Responsible Mining Program for Women in Congo

Jun 22, 2021 | Brett Foote
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As governments from around the world and automakers like Ford continue to transition toward all-electric vehicles, demand for batteries and the minerals used to make them will continue to rise. Private companies are already stepping up to build more battery recycling plants, but another concern is how to mine these minerals in an environmentally sustainable way. Ford was the first automaker to support responsible mining, and now, the automaker and its philopatric arm – Ford Fund – have launched a pilot responsible mining program in Congo that aims to give women equal access to job opportunities in the industry.