The United Kingdom is strengthening its position in African mining through strategic investments aimed at securing critical and traditional minerals essential for energy transition and technological advancement. With Africa holding 30% of the world’s critical minerals, UK-based investors and mining companies are capitalising on significant opportunities across the continent.
The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference will showcase these growing partnerships through the European Partnerships in African Mining roundtable, facilitating connections between European and UK investors and African mining prospects.
The British International Investment (BII) reported a 40% increase in African investments in 2024, reaching £1.09 billion compared to £725 million in 2023. The AMW conference is expected to strengthen UK-Africa mining partnerships further and facilitate new strategic agreements.
This investment surge demonstrates the UK’s commitment to securing mineral supply chains while supporting African development goals in the mining sector.
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