Natural Resources

The Latest News & Analysis About China's Extractive Industries in Africa

Africa’s abundant natural resources are the foundation of its trade relationship with China. Angolan oil, Gabonese timber, and Congolese cobalt are among the many raw materials that Chinese industry depends on to manufacture the products that are shipped to consumers around the world.

But with the rapid evolution of the BRI, much of China buys in Africa is now sourced elsewhere.

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Latest Stories

African Iron Ore Exporters Keep a Wary Eye on China’s Falling Steel Output

Iron ore prices are holding steady… for now… but investors are becoming increasingly worried about the impact that the real estate crisis and China’s slowing economy overall may have on-demand later in the year. Plus, Chinese officials have tried to limit steep output as part ...

China’s Largest EV Battery Manufacturer Wants to Move Beyond Cobalt

Forget Cobalt, China Wants More of the Lithium Market To Power Electric Vehicles

NGO Describes 2008 China-DR Congo Sicomines Deal Described as “Unconscionable”

Ghanaian Government Blames COVID For Delay in Chinese Construction Projects But Says Work Will Be Done on Time

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Angola Gets a Brief Debt Repayment Holiday From Wealthy Creditors, but Still No Word on What China’s Going To Do

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China Says It’ll Work With Angola on G20 Debt Relief, But Remains Vague About Status of Bilateral Loans

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