Business Minerals African Mining Indaba Micheal van Wyk September 6, 2024 0 Comments

Race for critical minerals affect African nations most, South Africa says

President Cyril Ramaphosa at the African Mining Indaba – Image from Flickr

The contest for critical minerals is fueling geopolitical rivalry, creating challenges that are “more significantly felt by African nations”, South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday in Beijing.

Ramaphosa made the remarks in his speech at a summit for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, hosted by Beijing congregating leaders from 50 African nations this week.

He said the forum “reflects our shared desire for modernization, development and progress on the African continent”.

(By Laurie Chen and Liz Lee; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

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Michael van Wyk — Head Writer, MiningFocus Africa Michael van Wyk is the Head Writer for MiningFocus Africa, specializing in Africa’s mining and resources sector. With over a decade of experience, he reports on gold, copper, critical minerals, and mining digitisation, translating complex industry trends into clear, actionable insights. Michael has interviewed top executives, policymakers, and technical experts, making him a trusted voice on the continent’s mining markets and investment landscape.