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U.S. DFC Approves New Africa Investments to Secure Critical Minerals and Strengthen Energy Security 1

U.S. Development Finance Corporation Expands Strategic Investments in Africa The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved a new round of strategic investments across Africa, reinforcing Washington’s economic focus on critical minerals, energy security and regional stability. The move signals a broader expansion of U.S. economic engagement on the continent, with officials framing the funding as both a development instrument and a strategic supply chain initiative linked to technology, clean energy and defence sectors. Strategic and Commercial Mandate In a statement released through the Africa Regional Media Hub, DFC… Read More Here

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DRC Urged to Define Strategic and Critical Minerals for Energy Transition

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Constance

Resource Matters Calls on DRC to Establish Clear Framework for Strategic and Critical Minerals While many countries have developed clear strategies distinguishing between “strategic” and “critical” minerals, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has yet to define a comprehensive list of minerals requiring special attention in its energy transition strategy. This observation comes from the NGO Resource Matters in its December 2025 publication on the local development of minerals essential to the energy transition. Currently, only cobalt, coltan, and germanium are classified as “strategic minerals” in the DRC. According to… Read More Here

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Zambia Unveils Critical Mineral Prospects and Milestones

August 4, 2025August 5, 2025 admin

Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has outlined the vast critical mineral opportunities available across the country in a report released in collaboration with the British Geological Survey. Covering strategic minerals such as copper, cobalt, manganese and more, the report underscores the instrumental role the country already plays in global supply chains. The report comes ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders. Taking place October 1-3 in Cape Town, the event will feature a dedicated panel on Zambia, titled Zambia: Accelerating Exploration and Development Through License Allocation. The… Read More Here