The US Can’t Break China’s Critical Minerals Dominance by Itself

The US can’t break China’s critical minerals dominance by itself

In the aftermath of Angola’s devastating civil war, in 2006, one of Africa’s most essential economic lifelines, the Benguela Railway, lay in ruins. For nearly a century, it had transported vast mineral reserves to global markets through the Port of Lobito on Angola’s Atlantic coast. But it was suddenly inoperable. Without it, the country’s resources were effectively stranded inland, unable to move to the port. Enter China.  Angola struck a $2 bi…

US ramps up pace for critical minerals in Africa to counter China

US ramps up pace for critical minerals in Africa to counter China New Delhi: The US is stepping up its investments in infrastructure projects in Africa to counter China’s influence as the race for critical minerals, such as copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, gathers pace in the aftermath of the trade war between […] The post US ramps up pace for critical minerals in Africa to counter China appeared first on Mangalorean.com.