Critical Minerals

The Africa Center for Strategic Studies has undertaken a series of analyses on critical minerals in Africa.

Spotlight

Reciprocal and Resilient Mineral Supply Chains: Lessons from the Nacala Corridor

By Paul Nantulya
April 13, 2026

The Nacala Corridor illustrates how integrated mineral ecosystems can diversify access to strategic resources while enabling African value addition, accountability, and stability.

Spotlight

China’s Critical Minerals Strategy in Africa

By Paul Nantulya*
December 9, 2025

China has gained a dominant position in Africa’s critical minerals sector through long-term investments in mining and refining capacity—factors that make it challenging for African countries to advance up the value chain.