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In this episode of Next Africa, we examine the intensifying global race for critical minerals and how the continent can turn surging demand into lasting economic gains. One country looking to seize the opportunity is Botswana. Long known for its diamonds, the nation is now pivoting toward a more diversified minerals future. Bloomberg’s Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Minerals and Energy Minister Bogolo Kenewendo on what comes next and how Botswana plans to capture more value from its resources. Plus, from cobalt and copper to cutting-edge artificial intelligence, we explore how mineral exploration is being reshaped and why KoBold Metals is launching the largest exploration campaign of any company operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
00:00 Intro & show open
01:00 Tiwa Adebayo looks at critical minerals In Africa
03:45 Bloomberg NEF’s Kwasi Ampofo on Africa’s critical minerals
08:15 Robert Friedland, Ivanhoe Mines founder, on copper
08:45 Rohitesh Dhawan, ICMM President and CEO, on critical minerals
09:11 British Robinson, Milken Institute Africa Chair, on infrastructure investment
10:05 Bogolo Kenewendo, Botswana’s minerals and energy minister, on critical minerals
15:31 KoBold Partners with Congo to expand exploration
17:20 Samaila Zubairu, Africa Finance Corporation CEO, on investment push
18:55 Connecting Africa’s minerals to global markets
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