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EU Steps Up Support for African Mineral Processing with New Pact...
11 Dec, 2025 09:32 262 min read
A new EU-South Africa agreement exemplifies a strategic shift toward processing critical minerals in Africa rather than exporting raw ore, supported by €750 million in EU funding. This move, alongside initiatives like the DRC's joint venture with Mercuria, aims to help African nations retain more value from their resources while helping Europe diversify its supply chains. The partnership seeks to combine mineral refining with clean energy and industrialization. The upcoming 2026 Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris will address the practical challenges of implementing this vision.... More