Consultancy: Research on environmental, social, and governance practices in mining and mineral processing of copper and cobalt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Conduct research and draft a study chapter analysing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in copper and cobalt mining and mineral processing operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Lead stakeholder interviews and fieldwork across the DRC mining sector, complemented by desk research, to generate targeted and up-to-date ESG analysis
• Analyse the DRC's national legal and regulatory mining framework and assess ESG performance and practices of selected Chinese-invested copper and cobalt operations
• Develop evidence-based recommendations that facilitate dialogue amongst Chinese stakeholders, international standards bodies, governments, industry, and civil society
• Deliver a comprehensive industry analysis chapter with a proposed structure, methodology, and work plan demonstrating relevant expertise in mining governance and sustainability standards

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