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The global race for critical minerals has intensified as nations strive to secure resources essential for the #energytransition. These minerals, including #lithium, #nickel, and #cobalt, are concentrated in a few countries, with #China dominating the refining and processing stages. This concentration has created #supplychain vulnerabilities, prompting nations like Indonesia to adopt proactive strategies. As a key player in the critical minerals sector, #Indonesia must leverage its position to enhance its role in global supply chains. It should advocate for #investment in refining capacities within resource-rich nations. A regional approach, partnering with countries like #Australia and the #Philippines, could establish a robust EV battery industry and diversify partnerships beyond China. To capitalize on its critical minerals potential, Indonesia must secure international collaborations that advance #sustainable mining, refining, and manufacturing practices. Article by Pandu Utama Manggala for East Asia Forum. Read more at the link below. Follow OLC Project Management now: never miss an update! https://lnkd.in/grZBG5kE

In this year's #MiningIndaba2024, I hope the opportunity is seized for a shift in our industry discussions to move beyond traditional mining and distribution towards creating transformative strategic partnerships. The potential for establishing a battery manufacturing plant in Zambia (one of Africa's most stable countries)—similar to what Indonesia did, has a massive upside. https://lnkd.in/eu73HhU5 Zambia and its neighbours are rich in the raw materials essential for battery production. This geographical advantage secures a consistent material supply and drastically cuts long-distance transport's environmental toll. And potentially a future where these batteries are not only exported worldwide but also offered at subsidised rates locally to support the import and integration of solar technology. Consider the impact of a 15-year strategic partnership to develop a solar power plant in Zambia inspired by China’s remarkable achievement of generating 1.2 trillion kWh from solar energy last year. Replicating a (scaled) initiative could catalyse a manufacturing boom in Zambia, encouraging the importing of necessary raw materials from neighbouring countries and the markets receiving Zambian-exported EV batteries. This would be a more sustainable and mutually enriching ecosystem that leverages strategic partnerships for collective advancement and sustainability.. where these alliances would still drive growth and development in the mining sector. #SustainableMining #GreenEnergy But this is just me hoping.

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Developed nations such as the US need to invest in countries with vast reserves of critical minerals to reduce supply chain risks as these commodities are “the new oil” driving geopolitics, according to Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Pahala Mansury. Advanced countries need to see where the geo-economics are shifting and adjust their priorities as the world is already transitioning into renewable energy, Mansury said in an interview with Bloomberg News last week. This could help build better economic ties with Indonesia, the biggest producer of nickel, a metal that’s used for electric vehicle batteries, he said. Indonesia is in the market for a wide-ranging critical minerals pact to boost its economy, the largest in Southeast Asia, as the US-China rivalry intensifies. While China is the nation’s biggest trading partner and has a stranglehold on the nickel processing sector, Indonesia sees the US playing a key role in its transition economy. There is “recognition from the US that renewable energy is actually a very strategic industry,” Mansury said. “Critical minerals are like the oil of the past, or they are actually the oil of the future.” #energytransition #criticalminerals #supplychain #indonesia #nickel #mining #usinvestments #china #supplychainrisks #evs #batteries

At a time when #Ghana's public debt exceeds 100% of its gross domestic product (GDP), the country led by Nana Akufo- Addo has its eyes firmly fixed on the #Ewoyaa #lithium #project developed by the Australian company Atlantic Lithium Limited. The extraction of this mineral resource should enable Ghanaians to position themselves in the global supply chain for strategic minerals used in the manufacture of #electric #vehicles. Minerals Income Investment Fund Ghana Accra Institute of Technology Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources - Ghana

BATTERY AND CRITICAL MINERALS: Time for Africa to really cash in. The #GlobalBatteryMetals market size is estimated at USD 11.65 billion this year and is expected to be worth around USD 23.97 billion by 2033 - The revenues from the extraction of just four key minerals: cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper are estimated to total $16 trillion over the next 25 years. Africa is already at the centre of global critical minerals production: ·       The #Democratic Republic of #Congo accounts for over 70 percent of the global cobalt output, approximately half the world’s reserves. ·       #SouthAfrica, #Gabon and #Ghana collectively account for over 60 percent of global manganese production. ·       #Zimbabwe has Africa's largest lithium reserves and the world's sixth-largest lithium producer and supplier. There are other African countries that have lithium resources, including #Namibia, #Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) and Ghana. ·       Other African countries with significant critical mineral reserves include #Guinea, #Mozambique, and #Zambia. The #GlobalEnergyTransition offers Africa mineral-rich countries the chance to bolster their industries and diversify their economies with the need to build local processing capabilities needed to add value.   The upcoming DRC - Africa Battery Metals Forum (17-18 #September 2024 in #Kinshasa, DRC), prime engagement platform contributing on building an inclusive and equitable #batterymetals industry in the heart of Africa, underpinning broad-based #sustainable growth, #localbeneficiation and #socioeconomic development. Please join us ! Jean-Tite Ministère des Mines - RDC, Ministère du Commerce Extérieur RDC/ Foreign Trade Ministry, CMOC, Tenke Fungurume Mining, Glencore, Eurasian Resources Group, ERG Africa, Cobalt Institute, Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA). Entreprise Générale du Cobalt, #CCB, MMG Limited, USAID,AKATA USAID Organisation; COMINIERE SARL, Tantalex Lithium Resources Corp, Goodness Multi services Sarl, Axis House Group (Pty) Ltd - Reagent Experts,Africell Group, Dev Solaire ,AKATA RDC Sarl Elephant Trade Services; ARSP - Autorité de Régulation de la Sous-traitance dans le secteur Privé, ANDRITZ, Exxaro Resources...the dti (Department of Trade and Industry: Republic of South Africa). Battery Metals Africa, Lithium battery Energy...

Namibia not backing down on critical minerals value-addition policy stance Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy says its not backing down on its value-addition stance in the critical minerals sector, dismissing concerns that such a policy could deter foreign investment. In July, the Cabinet approved a maximum export quantity of 1,000kg for mineral analyses per annum per exporter or producer and a maximum of 20,000 tonnes was set for plant design parameters on lithium ore, cobalt, manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements. This follows the ban on the export of unprocessed critical metals in June 2023. Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, said the country is positioning itself as a key player in the supply chain. https://lnkd.in/dJFx8Hcd #namibia #criticalminerals #lithium #exportban #valueaddition Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Chamber of Mines Namibia Tom Alweendo #miningexpo2024 #mining

**Saudi Arabia’s Ma'aden extracts #lithium from seawater** - Saudi state-owned miner #Ma'aden has successfully extracted lithium from seawater in a pilot project, though commercial viability is yet to be achieved, according to CEO Bob Wilt بوب ويلت, as reported by Reuters. - This initiative supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to reduce oil dependency and become an #EV hub, with parallel efforts by Saudi Aramco to extract lithium from brine at its oilfields. - Despite ongoing discussions of potential collaborations, Wilt clarified that Ma'aden is not considering purchasing #DeBeers from Anglo American. -Manara Minerals, a joint venture between Ma'aden and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), made its first major international investment by acquiring a 10% stake in Vale Base Metals, gaining access to operations in Canada and Indonesia. - Manara Minerals continues to seek opportunities for new ventures and overseas investments in critical minerals such as copper, lithium, iron ore, and nickel, particularly focusing on regions from East Asia to Africa. #mining #mineralexploration #mineralprocessing

BATTERY AND CRITICAL MINERALS: Time for Africa to really cash in. The #Globalbatterymetals market size is calculated at USD 11.65 billion in 2024 and is expected to be worth around USD 23.97 billion by 2033 - The revenues from the extraction of just four key minerals: cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper are estimated to total $16 trillion over the next 25 years. Africa is already at the centre of global critical minerals production: ·       The #Democratic Republic of #Congo accounts for over 70 percent of the global cobalt output, approximately half the world’s reserves. ·       #SouthAfrica, #Gabon and #Ghana collectively account for over 60 percent of global manganese production. ·       #Zimbabwe has Africa's largest lithium reserves and the world's sixth-largest lithium producer and supplier. There are other African countries that have lithium resources, including #Namibia, #Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) and Ghana. ·       Other African countries with significant critical mineral reserves include #Guinea, #Mozambique, and #Zambia. The #Globalenergytransition offers Africa mineral-rich countries the chance to bolster their industries and diversify their economies with the need to build local processing capabilities needed to add value.   The upcoming DRC - Africa Battery Metals Forum (17-18 #September 2024 in #Kinshasa, DRC), prime engagement platform contributing on building an inclusive and equitable #batterymetals industry in the heart of Africa, underpinning broad-based #sustainable growth, #localbeneficiation and #socioeconomic development. Join us ! Jean-Tite

BATTERY AND CRITICAL MINERALS: Time for Africa to really cash in. The #Globalbatterymetals market size is calculated at USD 11.65 billion in 2024 and is expected to be worth around USD 23.97 billion by 2033 - The revenues from the extraction of just four key minerals: cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper are estimated to total $16 trillion over the next 25 years. Africa is already at the centre of global critical minerals production: ·       The #Democratic Republic of #Congo accounts for over 70 percent of the global cobalt output, approximately half the world’s reserves. ·       #SouthAfrica, #Gabon and #Ghana collectively account for over 60 percent of global manganese production. ·       #Zimbabwe has Africa's largest lithium reserves and the world's sixth-largest lithium producer and supplier. There are other African countries that have lithium resources, including #Namibia, #Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) and Ghana. ·       Other African countries with significant critical mineral reserves include #Guinea, #Mozambique, and #Zambia. The #Globalenergytransition offers Africa mineral-rich countries the chance to bolster their industries and diversify their economies with the need to build local processing capabilities needed to add value.   The upcoming DRC - Africa Battery Metals Forum (17-18 #September 2024 in #Kinshasa, DRC), prime engagement platform contributing on building an inclusive and equitable #batterymetals industry in the heart of Africa, underpinning broad-based #sustainable growth, #localbeneficiation and #socioeconomic development. Join us ! Jean-Tite