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Chinese Infrastructure and Minerals in Southern AfricaUpdate

September 9, 2026

4 developments

  1. South Africa-China trade reaches $37.8 billion

    Gold, PGMs and chrome dominate the relationship.

  2. Chinese manufacturers commit to South Africa

    Three OEMs will build transformer, wire and pylon plants after the Beijing energy delegation.

  3. Mozambique's heavy sands and graphite draw scrutiny

    Jinan Yuxiao's operations face environmental allegations while DH Mining expands processing.

  4. CNMC plans a copper expansion

    The state firm targets 190,000 additional tonnes by 2030 across Zambia and the DRC.

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