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Parks Tau

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Global critical mineral supply chain and sovereignty shifts

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Latest: African Mining Week 2026 attracts international partners and state mining firms

Global demand for critical minerals—including cobalt, nickel, lithium, copper, and gold—is rising due to the energy transition, digitalization, and the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers. While demand

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Namibia green hydrogen development

7 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: African Development Bank funds green hydrogen projects in four nations

Namibia has initiated several large-scale projects to develop its green hydrogen sector, focusing on both academic research and industrial application. In August 2026, the University of Namibia launched the REALTEST Gree

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South African energy and trade investment initiatives

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Namibia expands energy sector through solar imports and subsea training

South Africa is pursuing international investment for its energy and industrial sectors through high-level diplomatic and economic engagement. Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau has been utilizing plat

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