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India and Japan turn to Africa for critical minerals
Original: The Africa Pivot: India and Japan’s Quest for Critical Mineral Security
India and Japan are intensifying efforts to secure critical mineral supplies from Africa, part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on dominant producers such as China. The approach, described as an 'Africa Pivot', focuses on partnerships with African resource-rich countries for minerals essential to batteries, electronics and clean energy technologies. Analysts note the push reflects growing competition among Asian powers for influence and resources across the continent.
Why now: Critical mineral supply security has become a pressing geopolitical concern amid competition with China and the clean energy transition.
Evidence
- The Africa Pivot: India and Japan’s Quest for Critical Mineral Security · The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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