Greener energy, smartphones and the weapons industry all run on critical minerals. DW looks at the African countries leading the way in the sector — and how the extraction of critical minerals has ...

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The global race to secure critical minerals is reshaping US strategic priorities. These minerals, critical for modern technology, energy, and defense applications, include copper, cobalt, nickel, ...

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From electric vehicles to solar panels to future innovations, the global transition to clean energy is set to further heighten demand for critical minerals. Between 2022 and 2050, demand for nickel ...

Despite the broad scope of topics covered at FOCAC, one crucial area remains notably underrepresented: mining and critical minerals.

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For decades, a stubborn statistic has haunted conversations about Africa’s wealth and poverty: the claim that the continent holds 30% of the world’s mineral reserves. It is repeated so often that even ...

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KAMPALA, Uganda—Trump administration officials seeking deals for critical minerals in Africa are in for a surprise: Governments here are increasingly reluctant to export raw ore, betting instead ...