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From Mine to Market: How Africa Could Become a Top Lithium Supplier

As global demand for battery metals continues to grow, the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa summit will showcase Africa’s latest lithium development projects in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Rwanda and more

Earlier this year, market research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence forecast (https://apo-opa.co/3z0nVKo) Africa’s lithium production to triple year-on-year in 2024, increasing the continent’s share of global output from 4% to over 10%. The rise can be attributed to a surge in financing from China, which is responsible for 90% of Africa’s…

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    • Critical Minerals Africa Summit to Showcase Battery, Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Prospects
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Critical Minerals Africa Summit to Showcase Battery, Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Prospects

The summit will explore the latest projects and measures aimed at transforming Africa’s raw critical mineral producers into technological and industrial leaders

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia – among the world’s top mineral producers – are currently spearheading the implementation of a Transboundary Battery and Electric Vehicle (EV) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) (https://apo-opa.co/4g2yhK7). The development of SEZs dedicated exclusively to battery and EV production aims to unlock new…

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    • United States (US) Department of State Joins Pensana, World Bank to Discuss Lobito Corridor at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024
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United States (US) Department of State Joins Pensana, World Bank to Discuss Lobito Corridor at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024

Connecting the Zambian and DRC copperbelts with international markets via the Port of Lobito, the Lobito Corridor serves as a blueprint for cross-border infrastructure in African mining

The Lobito Corridor project – a cross-border infrastructure development connecting Angola with mining operations in Zambia and the DRC – is expected to be complete in 2029. The project creates various economic opportunities for the region by strengthening both intra- and inter-African mineral trade.   During the Critical Minerals Africa…

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Eswatini Joins Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024, Following Launch of Critical Mineral Mapping Program

Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy HRH Prince Lonkhokhela will outline opportunities in geological mapping and mineral exploration at the upcoming summit in Cape Town

Following the launch of the second phase of its critical mineral mapping program, Eswatini is seeking foreign partners to support mineral exploration and extraction activities. To showcase opportunities across the sector, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, will speak at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)…

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    • CORRECTION: Chamber of Mines of Mozambique to Promote Graphite Market Prospects as Critical Mineral Africa (CMA) Partner
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CORRECTION: Chamber of Mines of Mozambique to Promote Graphite Market Prospects as Critical Mineral Africa (CMA) Partner

Energy Capital & Power partners with the Chamber of Mines of Mozambique to promote opportunities within the country’s market for energy transition metals during this year’s Critical Mineral Africa Summit

Mozambique's government approved the creation of a state-owned mining company to exploit the country's critical minerals, including graphite, of which it is the world's third-largest producer. Despite its significant reserves, Mozambique currently only utilizes one third of its graphite resources and mining capacity. The new company ­– Mozambique Mining Exploration…

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Industry Leaders Forum at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024 to Drive Sustainable Mineral Production

The Critical Minerals Africa summit will host a dedicated forum focused on ensuring the continent’s mineral resources are used for broad-based, inclusive growth

UN Secretary General António Guterres appointed (https://apo-opa.co/3WNr7Cg) a panel dedicated to developing a framework that ensures equity, transparency, sustainability and human rights among critical mineral extraction activities, in April 2024. Uniting government and industry stakeholders, the panel aims to encourage developing countries, including those in Africa – which holds over half…

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Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa (MIASA) Joins Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) as Strategic Partner as Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s Critical Mineral Sector Expands

Energy Capital & Power partners with the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa for the 2024 edition of the Critical Minerals Africa Summit

Public and private sector entities across Southern Africa's mining sector are intensifying cooperation to enhance the critical mineral value chain for economic growth. In July 2024, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana signed an agreement (http://apo-opa.co/3LIS6Z6) to upgrade an existing railway line linking the three countries and to build a new line…

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Isondo Precious Metals to Showcase South Africa’s Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024

Isondo Precious Metals will launch operations at its manufacturing facility in Johannesburg next month, driving development of Africa’s platinum group metals market

South African fuel cell component manufacturer Isondo Precious Metals (https://apo-opa.co/3zTFN9E) will launch operations at its advanced manufacturing facility in Johannesburg this August, processing platinum group metals (PGMs) for use in the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and green hydrogen technologies. Vinay Somera, Isondo Precious Metals CEO, will speak at the Critical…

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    • Critical Minerals International Alliance (CMIA) Partners with Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) to Strengthen Africa-Global Mining Collaboration
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Critical Minerals International Alliance (CMIA) Partners with Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) to Strengthen Africa-Global Mining Collaboration

Energy Capital & Power partners with the Critical Minerals International Alliance for the 2024 edition of the CMA Summit to advance collaboration between Africa and global stakeholders on industry expansion

African countries rich in critical minerals are intensifying collaboration with international stakeholders to boost investments across the critical mineral value chain. In line with its commitment to promote international collaboration to ensure the development of responsible, diversified and secure supply chains, the Critical Minerals International Alliance (CMIA) is returning to…

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    • Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President of Glencore in the DRC and Chairman of Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) ­
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Glencore Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) Marie-Chantal Kaninda to Highlight Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Investment Strategy at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President of Glencore in the DRC, will participate at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit as a speaker

Swiss mining company Glencore has launched the ProAc project (https://apo-opa.co/4c6hTp6) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming to promote economic diversification, financial inclusion and food security in the region. The initiative, part of Glencore's environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolio, will provide financing and skills training to local communities…