The Economic Times

World Bank has a $19 billion gameplan to expand its critical minerals business in five years

World Bank President Ajay Banga has set a target to quintuple the lenders critical minerals business over five years, with financing projected to rise to $19 billion in FY26-FY30 from $3.6 billion in the previous five years. The bank has identified 20 countries for partnerships to build local industries and create jobs.