China backs $16B African mineral processing push amid export restrictions

Chinese investors have committed over $16 billion to mineral processing and manufacturing projects across Africa, according to a new report. This aligns with African nations' efforts to capture more value from raw minerals, following export bans in DRC, Guinea, and Zimbabwe. The shift could reshape global supply chains for critical minerals, reducing reliance on Chinese processing but also deepening Chinese influence in African resource sectors.

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