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African Leaders Urge Local Mineral Processing to Boost Industrial Growth

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated monday

The latest in this situation

  1. Ghana promotes local mineral processing to retain value, overseen by a Commissioner.
  2. African countries must value minerals locally.

How it started

2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Sep 22. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Some supportReported by 2 outlets

Vice-President Kashim Shettima urged African countries to stop exporting mineral wealth and instead process resources locally to stimulate industrial growth and create jobs. He spoke at the Third High-Level Roundtable of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, held during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York. Discussions at the UNGA also centered on how to ensure national value within global mining value chains in African markets.

From theeagleonline.com.ng, atlanticcouncil.org

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The call challenges the continent's current economic model, which involves raw resources leaving Africa while finished products return at significantly greater value. Greater continental cooperation on mineral governance is presented as a way to strengthen negotiating power and capture more value from global supply chains.

From theeagleonline.com.ng

Who's involved

  • NigeriaVice-President of Nigeria who urged African countries to strengthen cooperation and process minerals locally.
  • AfricaThe continent where discussions are taking place regarding mineral value addition and industrial growth.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Democratic Republic of the CongoSpeculative

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo might face increased demand for local value addition and improved governance in its mineral economy.

  • ChinaSpeculative

    China could see changes in its global supply chain and trade dynamics due to a shift from raw mineral imports to processed goods.

  • African Development BankSpeculative

    The African Development Bank may see increased demand for financing services related to 'bankable projects' in processing and manufacturing.

  • AfricaSpeculative

    Africa could shift its economic model from raw material export to value addition, stimulating industrialization.

How it developed

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  1. Ghana promotes local mineral processing to retain value, overseen by a Commissioner.Sub-event
  2. African countries must value minerals locally.1 source

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