Respected US Institute of Peace expert, Tom Sheehy, discusses the complex issues surrounding critical minerals in Africa, including the role of China and the need for responsible mining practices.
In the shadows of the African mining sector, a complex web of great power competition, security concerns, and conflicting interests unfolds. Amidst this backdrop, the fate of critical minerals hangs in the balance, shaping not only the continent’s development but also the delicate balance of geopolitical power. In an in-depth conversation, PREMIUM TIMES takes a deep dive into the intricacies of this captivating story, where the pursuit of economic growth and resource riches is intertwined with the struggle for responsible mining practices, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.
To share in-depth insights linking critical minerals and mining in Southern Africa — and the broader African continent – and the geopolitical trends, Tom Sheehy, a fellow in the United States Institute of Peace (USIP)’s Africa Center, had a phone interview with PREMIUM TIMES’ White House Correspondent, Pearl Matibe, on Thursday. He was speaking from Cape Town, South Africa.
