The scramble for critical minerals
About this episode
The episode explores the geopolitics surrounding the global competition for critical minerals, focusing on China's dominance and the DRC's resource potential.
As the global competition for minerals intensifies, we consider the geopolitics at play. How did China emerge as a dominant force? And will the DRC ever benefit from its own resources? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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