World Bank Group

12/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/16/2025 08:44

Transforming Minerals and Metals into Jobs and Lasting Prosperity

This story explores how countries can turn mineral and metal resources into jobs, stronger institutions, and long-term prosperity. Drawing on examples from Zambia and Mauritania to Argentina, it shows how sound policies, shared infrastructure, and responsible private investment help resource-rich countries capture more value, manage risks, and build resilient economies.

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