Critical Minerals – Operations
Steencore Group delivers institutional-grade access to critical minerals, including copper, cobalt, lithium, and select rare earth elements, through an integrated, ESG-aligned operational framework. Our approach spans responsible sourcing, extraction, processing, and global logistics, ensuring our clients—financial institutions, manufacturers, and strategic investors—receive high-quality, traceable products while mitigating operational and reputational risks.
In sub-Saharan Africa, Steencore leverages Zambia’s Copperbelt to source copper and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to secure cobalt, which together underpin industrial, renewable energy, and electrification markets. Additional critical minerals are sourced from Namibia (rare earths, uranium), South Africa (platinum group metals), and Madagascar (graphite). Each jurisdiction presents unique operational and regulatory challenges, including political volatility, infrastructure limitations, labor management, and environmental oversight.
Steencore embeds international standards across every stage of our supply chain. Our operations adhere to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, the Global Battery Alliance’s Cobalt Action Partnership, and other globally recognized ESG frameworks. We implement rigorous due diligence and auditing, ensuring traceability from mine to market, ethical labor practices, environmental stewardship, and meaningful community engagement.
Our supply chain model integrates:
Strategic Sourcing: Partnering with reputable mining operators and local authorities to secure ethically sourced, traceable minerals.
Operational Oversight: Ensuring production capacity, quality control, and bankable output meet institutional investment standards.
Logistics & Distribution: Optimizing transport and delivery while reducing carbon footprint.
Sustainability & ESG Integration: Embedding renewable-powered processing, waste management, circular economy practices, and community development initiatives.
By combining technical expertise, financial structuring, and ESG-aligned operations, Steencore provides secure, bankable access to critical minerals, empowering institutional clients and manufacturers to participate confidently in the global green energy, electrification, and high-tech industrial value chains.
