Who Really Benefits From Africa’s Transition Minerals? Winners, Losers, and the New Global Power Map
There is a growing conviction in global energy circles that Africa holds the keys to the world’s decarbonisation. The minerals […]
Critical Minerals
Africa holds a treasure trove of critical minerals essential to the global energy transition — from cobalt and lithium to rare earths. In this section, we unpack the geopolitics, investment trends, and local realities shaping the extraction and use of these resources. With a focus on sustainability, equity, and community rights, these stories explore how Africa can benefit more from its mineral wealth without repeating the mistakes of the past.
Africa Cannot Afford to Repeat the Mistakes of the Oil Era in the Critical Minerals Boom
There is a photograph I keep in my mind, a memory rather than an image. It is of a dusty
Can Africa Really Lead the Global Battery Race? Here’s What It Will Take
For years, Africa has been described as a continent rich in minerals but poor in manufacturing. A place where the
In Africa’s Mining Towns, I’ve Seen Wealth Leave and Dust Remain
I have walked through towns where the ground is rich, but the people are not. Places where the earth underneath
Africa’s Critical Minerals Boom Won’t Change Our Future Unless We Build Factories Not Just Mines
When the world talks about the clean-energy transition, Africa suddenly finds itself at the centre of the conversation. Not because
From Extraction to Industrialisation: Africa’s Critical Minerals Value Chain
Africa’s critical minerals are once again in the global spotlight, but not only for what is being mined, but also
Who’s Financing Africa’s Mineral Transition and On Whose Terms?
As the world races to decarbonise, Africa has emerged as the new frontier for the minerals that make the green
Responsible Minerals Finance: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and African Practice
Africa’s critical minerals are once again in the global spotlight, this time not for what’s being dug up, but for
Finance or Folly? How Climate Capital Is Fueling Mining Abuses in Africa
In recent climate weeks, the buzzwords were everywhere: “green capital,” “just transition,” “unlocking climate finance.” On panels, participants nodded in
Critical Minerals, Critical Choices: Africa’s Bid to Control the Green Value Chain
Africa holds the minerals the world needs. The real question is: can the continent hold the value, too? A continent
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