Africa
DRC’s New Copper and Cobalt Export Rules Raise the Stakes for Local Mineral Processing
The Democratic Republic of Congo has tightened rules on copper and cobalt concentrate exports as it pushes for more domestic processing and…
Tag: critical minerals
Afreximbank Insights
Africa Could Supply 15% of Global Lithium Within Five Years. Can It Capture the Value?
Afreximbank says Africa could account for up to 15% of global lithium production within five years. The larger question is whether the…
Automotive
South Africa’s Battery-Minerals Incentive Plan Could Rewire Regional EV Supply Chains
South Africa’s proposed automotive incentive changes would treat selected battery and industrial minerals from SACU and SADC countries as local content, linking…
Africa
Africa Proposes Critical Minerals-Backed Currency to Stabilize Economies
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has introduced a proposal for a new currency system backed by Africa’s critical mineral reserves, drawing inspiration from the historic Gold Standard. The…