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US boosts African investment for rare earth processing to counter China

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The United States is increasing investment in African nations to develop local processing capabilities for rare earth minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China. This strategy involves agencies like the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) providing funding and de-risking projects. The goal is to build processing and manufacturing capacity in Africa, mirroring China's established industrial backing in the sector. AI

RANK_REASON US policy shift to fund critical mineral processing in Africa to counter geopolitical rival China. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US boosts African investment for rare earth processing to counter China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jevans Nyabiage ·

    Rare earth strategy provides ‘opportunities for Africa’ as US attempts to counter China

    The US is shifting strategy to fund local African processing and mining infrastructure after recognising it cannot yet process the critical minerals it is racing to secure from the continent to counter China. Tom Haslett, managing director of policy for critical minerals at the U…

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