Top 8 Countries With Most Natural Resources

3. Democratic Republic Of Congo

Total Natural Resources Rents As % Of GDP: 38.8%

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in resources, particularly cobalt, copper, and diamonds. The DRC plays an indispensable role in the global electric vehicle and renewable energy industries, holding over half of the world’s cobalt reserves. The Tenke Fungurume mine is a major copper-cobalt operation, significantly contributing to the country’s output. With 4 million metric tons reserves, the DRC will continue leading the global cobalt mining sector.