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Chinese Infrastructure and Minerals in Southern AfricaUpdate

September 2, 2026

3 developments

  1. OECD counts 79 Chinese-linked African mines

    Thirty are in the DRC, ten in South Africa and eight in Zambia.

  2. Chinese lithium stakes totaled $4.5 billion

    The 2022-23 investments spanned Zimbabwe, Namibia and Mali.

  3. Western buyers move on DRC assets

    Orion CMC neared a Kabanga stake and Virtus Minerals acquired Chemaf.

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