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  1. The Lobito Corridor, involving Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is establishing a vital link between coasts and mineral belts.
  2. Lobito serves as the strategic port for Angola, linking to critical mineral sources in Zambia via railway infrastructure.

African Development Bank Funds Lobito Corridor Linking Zambia and Angola

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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The African Development Bank provided funding to support the Lobito Corridor, which links Zambia to Angola's coast. Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane stated that financing for the US-backed copper route is secured, naming the African Development Bank, the US government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Zambian government as funders. The money covers road connectivity, and Zambia is now awaiting procurement to begin construction.

From riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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This funding supports the vital link between Zambia's critical mineral sources and Angola's coast via the Lobito Corridor. The successful securing of this financing is key to supporting the growth of copper and other mineral exports from Zambia.

Lobito serves as the strategic port for Angola, linking to critical mineral sources in Zambia via railway infrastructure.

From riotimesonline.com

Who's involved

  • African Development BankMultilateral development finance institution providing funding for the corridor.
  • AngolaCountry whose coast serves as the logistical terminus for the corridor.
  • Copperbelt ProvinceProvince in Zambia whose critical minerals are transported via the corridor.
  • First Quantum MineralsCanadian mining company that benefits from the new export channel.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Copperbelt ProvinceSpeculative

    The Copperbelt Province might secure new, reliable export routes for critical minerals.

  • First Quantum MineralsSpeculative

    First Quantum Minerals could establish a new, dedicated export channel for their products.

  • AngolaSpeculative

    Angola could secure dedicated access to the port facilities and trade routes.

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Lobito serves as the strategic port for Angola, linking to critical mineral sources in Zambia via railway infrastructure.

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