Critical Minerals: Africa’s Role in the New Global Economy Explained
Bloomberg Television·2026-03-07 06:00
No continent is richer in natural resources than Africa. From the metals that power electric cars to the wires behind global power grids and data centers to the gold that underpins economies and currencies worldwide. Take cobalt.It's indispensable for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage. The Democratic Republic of Congo produces nearly three quarters of global supply, giving Africa a central role in the clean energy transition. And as demand for EVs, data centers and infrastructure surges.Cobalt h ...