China-Africa Critical Minerals Update: Clean Up in Zambia, Disputes in the DR Congo
The China in Africa Podcast
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Challenges and Dynamics in Africa's Mining Sector
This chapter examines the difficulties faced by civil society organizations in Zambia regarding access to contaminated mining sites, particularly focusing on the role of security services and corporate influences. It also discusses the evolving relationship between Chinese companies and local communities in Africa, as well as the tensions arising from joint ventures in the Democratic Republic of Congo's mining sector. The chapter highlights critical market dynamics in cobalt and lithium processing, revealing the geopolitical implications of corporate rivalries and the need for transparency and accountability in mineral production.
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