Africa Steps Into the Critical Minerals Race

In the new global race for control of critical minerals, China remains the undisputed heavyweight, yet a quiet shift is underway and Africa is beginning to stir.

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Data from the Eni World Energy Review 2025 shows that while China's dominance in rare earths and silicon remains overwhelming, several African countries are now entering the conversation with growing ambitions to supply the materials that power the world's green and digital transitions.