It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.
Green industrialisation in Africa is needed for the climate crisis and for a just development path
Conflicts over mineral mining, including copper and lithium, are rising, threatening billions in investments and slowing the clean energy transition, a new study finds
At least six decades of mining has caused significant environmental damage in the Phalaborwa area
Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments
Despite its resources and capacity for green energy storage, the province at the heart of the energy transition reaps minimal benefits due to an export-heavy focus