The intensifying global competition for critical minerals could be a transformative moment for Africa.
- Africa has a significant opportunity to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals for energy transition and AI technologies amidst global competition.
- The continent aims to break historical patterns of resource exploitation by developing domestic processing capacity and strategic infrastructure projects like the Lobito Corridor, backed by Western nations.
- Addressing challenges in artisanal mining and ensuring ethical sourcing are crucial for Africa to capture greater value from its mineral wealth and foster long-term economic growth.
Topics: Asset types, Jurisdictions, Scalability, Real assets, Emerging hubs, Institutional capital inflows
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