EU builds Angola railway corridor to cut China’s grip on African critical mineralsExecutive summary: The EU is planning a railway corridor through Angola to improve access to copper, cobalt and lithium, seeking to lessen China’s dominance in these minerals. Securing a more direct supply route could strengthen EU industrial resilience, lower geopolitical risk, and reshape global mineral trade dynamics. Key actors include the European Union, Angolan authorities, European investors, and Chinese mining firms currently leading extraction. The EU is expected to expand funding for similar corridor projects, potentially prompting further competition with China and influencing global commodity pricing.The EU is planning a railway corridor through Angola that will provide direct access to copper, cobalt and lithium deposits. The initiative aims to diversify supply chains for European industries and reduce dependence on Chinese sources. Angola’s government and European investors are coordinating the project, while China currently dominates the extraction and export of these minerals. The move reflects a broader EU strategy to secure critical raw materials.Connected developmentsChina’s dominance over African critical mineralsHistorical EU‑Angola rail corridor proposalRohstoffe in Afrika: Korridor durch Angola: Mit dieser Bahnlinie stemmt sich die EU gegen Chinas RohstoffmachtOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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