GRACELIN BASKARAN: Africa can take nonaligned position on minerals
Middle Eastern countries are competing with China in making investments in Africa
30 May 2024 - 05:00
It’s been a busy month — I’ve been in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), SA, Zambia and Namibia. Across these jurisdictions, I’ve seen critical minerals strategies, the source of new investments, the weaknesses of current mining frameworks in development countries, and importantly — where there are opportunities.
My take? The Middle East is a critical partner for both African and Western countries. It’s an important third option beyond the east and west. It’s no longer binary...
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