#Africa critical minerals

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Dig, Ship, Repeat? The Extractivist Trap in Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom

Walk into any electric vehicle showroom in Berlin, Los Angeles or Shanghai, and you are looking at Africa. The cobalt that steadies the battery, the copper that carries the current, and the manganese...

Vincent Egoro•September 1, 2025

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Powering the Future: Why SADC Must Embrace Regional Value Addition of Critical Minerals

On 17 August 2025, SADC heads of state will gather in Madagascar for a summit themed “Advancing industrialisation, agricultural transformation and energy transition for a resilient SADC.” The...

energytransitionafrica•August 15, 2025