The World Bank Group has outlined partnerships and compacts announced by Argentina, Bolivia, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Mauritania and Zambia to expand responsible metals and minerals development. The country-led plans set priorities and measurable targets for regulatory and governance reforms, geological data and licensing, environmental and social oversight, infrastructure, workforce skills and local supply chains. The World Bank Group plans to increase sector support fivefold to USD 19 billion from fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2030, combining its financing with private capital mobilization. The World Bank will provide policy advice and public financing, while IFC will invest and mobilize private capital and MIGA will provide risk guarantees. Among the quantified country goals, Egypt targets a 6% minerals contribution to gross domestic product by 2030 and USD 9.8 billion in related exports by 2040. India seeks to mobilize USD 5 billion through 2031 for critical mineral processing, rare earth corridors, manufacturing and recycling, while Kazakhstan aims to mobilize up to USD 20 billion by 2031 through legal reforms, improved standards, digital geological data and investment in processing and skills. The other plans address country-specific priorities. Argentina will focus on provincial coordination, infrastructure and responsible development of copper and lithium, while Bolivia will modernize its legal framework and improve logistics and critical mineral value chains. Malawi emphasizes licensing and revenue transparency, infrastructure and local suppliers. Mauritania will pursue low-emission mineral value creation linked to its renewable energy potential, and Zambia will seek higher copper production and domestic value through stronger governance, infrastructure, geological data, skills and local business links.

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