Critical minerals, the new buzz in Africa-China relations
By Opinion | Published May 2, 2024
The accelerated renewable energy transition and the rocketing demand for critical minerals have opened a booming economic avenue for Africa, throwing a major lifeline to countries often viewed to be on the margins of global economic and political activity. But will the continent effectively take advantage of the critical minerals buzz, and maximise their production for local benefits, particularly within the context of Africa-China relations.