November 6, 2025 12:58 PM
Can Africa ride critical minerals wave to economic boom?
As global powers scramble for critical minerals, African countries are pushing for new investment to process more of their own raw materials and meet their people's demands for economic growth and jobs, analysts say. To capitalise on the burgeoning demand, the continent must address power shortages, skills gaps, trade barriers and limited industrial capacity. "This is an unprecedented opportunity for Africa to get on the value-chain bandwagon," said Hany Besada, senior fellow at the Firoz Lalj...