“Processing on the continent: you can do that in Africa.”
Africa holds some of the world’s most important mineral resources, from cobalt and lithium to platinum and rare earths. Yet for decades, these materials have largely been extracted on the continent, processed elsewhere, and sold back to the global market at far greater value. In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Dimpho Lekgeu and Claude Grunitzky examine whether a new model of mining could change that equation. They speak with Ben Kincaid, former US diplomat and CEO of ReElement Africa, and Derrick Roper, co founder of Novare Holdings, one of the company’s main financial backers.
Plus: Why African investors are backing American technology
🌟 IN THIS EPISODE:
1:40 Who benefits from Africa’s mineral wealth?
3:20 Rethinking mining, refining, and environmental responsibility
6:56 Why African capital is backing American technology
8:22 Mzwaa and his tune Caught Up
10:32 Can processing minerals at home change Africa’s future?
13:04 Can mining contribute to peace and stability?
💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:
“No security, no investment, no economic development.”
“What if the value stayed on the continent?”
“The real opportunity is building the entire value chain at home.”
🌍 ABOUT LIMITLESS AFRICA
The podcast that asks how Africans and Americans can work together for shared prosperity
Every Monday: 15 minute episodes that dive into an issue that matters to Africans
Every Thursday: extended interviews with people unlocking Africa’s limitless potential
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Mzwaa is an award-winning Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop artist from Manzini, Eswatini. Listen to his new single Caught Up on Limitless Africa and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssJl2TjLEew
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