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Australia Invests $40 Billion to Secure African Minerals

11/6/2025

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Australia positions itself as a strategic link between Africa's mineral wealth and the Indo-Pacific industry.
More than 170 ASX-listed companies are investing $40 billion in Africa to boost supply-chain resilience and transparency.
Key projects include BHP Group Limited's agreement in Botswana and Iluka Resources Limited's monazite concentrate deal from Malawi.
The Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030 emphasizes collaboration with like-minded partners to counter China's dominance.

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Story summary

Australia positions itself as a strategic link between Africa's mineral wealth and the Indo-Pacific industry.
More than 170 ASX-listed companies are investing $40 billion in Africa to boost supply-chain resilience and transparency.
Key projects include BHP Group Limited's agreement in Botswana and Iluka Resources Limited's monazite concentrate deal from Malawi.
The Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030 emphasizes collaboration with like-minded partners to counter China's dominance.