Africa’s minerals draw investors but face energy hurdle

African governments are encouraging domestic mineral processing through export restrictions, tax incentives and access to deposits, aiming to retain more economic value locally. The US International Development Finance Corporation and Africa Finance Corporation are supporting processing projects and intend to expand their backing. These efforts could strengthen African mineral industries, but officials warn that limited access to affordable, dependable electricity threatens further investment.

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