Africa holds 30% of global mineral reserves but captures only 10% of mining revenues, creating opportunity to shift from colonial-era extraction models. New infrastructure like Angola's Lobito Corridor offers alternative export routes and reduces transport times, challenging China's dominance in regional mineral trade.
Africa Pivots to Capture Critical Minerals Value Through Processing and Infrastructure
Approximately 10 million people engaged in artisanal and small-scale mining face dangerous working conditions, child labor involvement, and forced labor in conflict zones.