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US, EU Invest $12B in Lobito Corridor for Critical Minerals

April 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

The US and EU are investing $12 billion in the Lobito Corridor.
The project aims to secure critical minerals supply from Africa.
The corridor will connect Angola's Atlantic coast to the Copperbelt.
The initiative includes strategic reserve establishment and equity positioning.

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Strategic Implications

This investment may signal a significant shift in global resource competition, with Africa becoming a key arena for strategic positioning. The Lobito Corridor project suggests a comprehensive approach to securing critical minerals supply, which could strengthen the US and EU's competitive position in the global market.

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What Happened

Africa Becomes Key Arena for Global Resource Competition

The US and EU have launched the Lobito Corridor Project Vault, a $12 billion initiative to secure critical minerals supply from Africa. The project involves the development of a 1,300-kilometer transport corridor connecting Angola’s Atlantic coast to the mineral-rich Copperbelt, as well as the establishment of strategic reserves and equity positioning. This move is seen as a response to China’s growing dominance in the global critical minerals market, and may indicate a new era of strategic competition for resource access. The initiative was first reported by Unknown Source.

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