Media Review May 14, 2025

Ignoring China Won’t Help African Countries Move up the Critical Mineral Value Chain

• Publications
• 14 May, 2025

Last week, African mining ministers and global leaders gathered in Paris to discuss the continent’s role in the future of critical minerals and responsible sourcing. At the OECD’s High-Level Dialogue on Africa, one message came through loud and clear: Africa must move beyond simply exporting raw materials and instead invest in local refining and manufacturing. The goal? value addition — the ability to process critical domestically and manufacture battery components at home. China Global South Project.