Cobalt for Development

Project Summary

Cobalt for Development (C4D) is a multi-donor initiative working to transform the artisanal and small-scale cobalt mining (ASM) in the DRC. It aims to demonstrate that artisanal cobalt mining can operate in line with international standards for health, safety, and environment contributing to better living and working conditions, and formalizing the sector. C4D collaborates with the Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (EGC), cooperatives, and miners to strengthen technical capacities and improve operational standards. It also fosters market incentives by facilitating a link of responsible ASM producers with downstream markets and supporting due diligence compliance. C4D aligns with the European Union’s Global Gateway, the Critical Raw Materials Act, and international diligence standards, step-by-step making responsibly mined artisanal Congolese cobalt a real cornerstone of the clean energy transition.

Presentation of the Organization

GIZ is a German federal enterprise for international cooperation and sustainable development. On behalf of the German Government, the EU and other partners, GIZ supports governments, private sector actors and civil society worldwide in implementing development projects. GIZ implements Cobalt for Development (C4D) and coordinates partners to promote responsible, safer and more formalized artisanal cobalt mining in the DRC.