US capital is advancing in African minerals. Refining, financing and local processing will determine economic benefits.
minéraux critiques
- NEWSENERGYMINING
Cameroon–US: the announced $7 billion remains a portfolio of opportunities
by Mapathé SOWby Mapathé SOW 5 minutes readThe first economic and trade dialogue between Cameroon and the United States highlighted nearly $7 billion in opportunities in energy, mining, infrastructure, technology and logistics. The figure measures the commercial interest presented in Yaoundé; it does not represent $7 billion already invested. The Cameroonian government itself called for turning intentions into concrete achievements and planned a mid-term review before the next dialogue, due to take place in the United States in 2027.
- NEWSMINING
Botswana: from diamonds to copper-nickel, a bet on mining diversification
by Mapathé SOWby Mapathé SOW 5 minutes readBotswana seeks to diversify beyond diamonds into copper and nickel. Infrastructure, financing and local processing remain key.
- INTERNATIONALMINING
Critical minerals: Africa wants communities near mines to benefit from value creation
by Mapathé SOWby Mapathé SOW 5 minutes readA UN mechanism seeks to help five African countries capture more value from critical minerals. The challenge remains turning local processing into concrete benefits for mining regions.
- INTERNATIONALMINING
Rare earths: the global challenge is less about scarcity than profitable extraction
by Mapathé SOWby Mapathé SOW 5 minutes read# 28. Terres rares : le défi mondial est moins la rareté que l’extraction rentable Les terres rares sont souvent présentées comme des métaux rares, indispensables aux véhicules …
- ENERGYINTERNATIONALMINING
Critical minerals: refining concentration weakens supply chains
by Mapathé SOWby Mapathé SOW 6 minutes readFalling investment and concentrated critical mineral refining increase risks for batteries, grids and energy technologies.
- MINING
Africa faces demand for critical minerals, driving the energy transition
by Mapathé SOWby Mapathé SOW 4 minutes readDans un monde qui se dirige à grands pas vers la neutralité carbone, les réserves abondantes de minéraux critiques de l’Afrique apparaissent comme la pierre angulaire de l’économie …
- FOCUS ONAMINING
Deep-sea mining: The race between the United States and China for critical minerals worth $20 trillion
by Mapathé SOWby Mapathé SOW 6 minutes read« Le fond de l’océan est en train de devenir le prochain théâtre de la compétition mondiale pour les ressources, et la Chine est sur le point de …
- NEWSFOCUS ONAMINING
Africa should attract $50 billion for critical minerals by 2040, according to the IEA
by Mapathé SOWby Mapathé SOW 3 minutes readL’Afrique, qui détient 30 % des réserves mondiales de minéraux critiques, devrait attirer 50 milliards de dollars d’investissements dans la production de minéraux d’ici 2040, selon un récent …
