U.S. vs China: The Race for Africa's Critical Minerals
Published on: Feb. 9, 2026, 9:32 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. is leveraging offtake deals and state-backed funding to secure African copper, cobalt, and critical minerals, competing with China’s dominance. With a focus on Zambia, Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the strategy involves trading structures rather than direct industrial presence, aiming to direct resources into U.S.-aligned value chains.
