Africa’s rare-earth opportunity

Critical minerals, especially rare earths, have become an integral part of national security strategies and are a central feature of the great power competition between the US and China. With demand for minerals such as lithium projected to rise by as much as 1,500 percent by 2050, Africa has an important opportunity to position itself as an engine of the future global economy — and to accelerate growth, development and social progress across the continent.

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