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EconomyAfrica’s mineral value-add push draws investor interest but faces energy hurdle

As African countries urge miners to build refineries and smelters locally, government and industry officials say a lack of affordable, reliable electricity threatens to constrain investment.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 07:05Original

Africa’s mineral value-add push draws investor interest but faces energy hurdle
Africa’s mineral value-add push draws investor interest but faces energy hurdleEconomy