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The Latest News & Analysis About China's Extractive Industries in Africa

Africa’s abundant natural resources are the foundation of its trade relationship with China. Angolan oil, Gabonese timber, and Congolese cobalt are among the many raw materials that Chinese industry depends on to manufacture the products that are shipped to consumers around the world. But with the rapid evolution of the BRI, much of China buys in Africa is now sourced elsewhere. To follow all of our coverage of this topical issue, be sure to bookmark this pag

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Contract Worker Dies at Rio Tinto’s Simandou Iron Ore Mine in Guinea

A contract worker died following an incident at Rio Tinto’s SimFer mine at the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, the world’s largest producer of iron ore said late on Sunday, without providing further details. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, ...

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A banner bearing the Aramco logo is pictured at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah during the Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix on March 8, 2024. Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports to China are set to touch a multi-year high in March after the kingdom cut its official selling prices to Asia. Photo / Giuseppe CACACE / AFP

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