The United States launched a $12 billion critical minerals initiative and is courting African nations, particularly Namibia's uranium sector, to counter China's dominant position in global mineral supply chains and reduce American import dependency.
Namibia's fuel anxieties create an opportunity for organised fuel theft and smuggling networks to emerge.
US-China mineral race heats up as US targets Africa’s largest uranium producer to increase imports
Swakopmund will host the Africa Economic Leadership Council conference from May 28-30, bringing 100 exhibitors and 200 delegates to promote African Continental Free Trade Area adoption and domestic investment opportunities across the continent.
Namibia has emerged as a geopolitically strategic alternative source for critical minerals and rare earths, offering diverse geological deposits spanning uranium, lithium, and heavy rare earth elements essential for global energy transition, supported by existing mining infrastructure and political stability that Western economies actively court to reduce supply chain vulnerability.
US-China mineral race heats up as US targets Africa’s largest uranium producer to increase imports
Nasan Energies appeals the Namibian Competition Commission's fuel sourcing ban decision.
Namibia aims to leverage its mineral reserves to secure a global supply chain position.