The United States is set to invest in mining Africa’s essential mineral resources for the ongoing energy transition, which involves transitioning from traditional fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources such as solar and wind power.
Jose Fernandez, the US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, shared this commitment during a virtual press briefing as part of his involvement in the ‘Investing in Africa Mining Indaba Conference’ held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Fernandez said he was in Cape Town to continue engagement with Mining Indaba, particularly following the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken’s recent trip to Angola, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, and Nigeria, stating “this was Secretary Blinken’s fourth trip to the region”.
He disclosed that the US, through the Minerals Security Partnership, had met with various companies to participate in the mining opportunities in Africa.
“We met with many of them. I think we all understand just how important it is to ensure that the world has the critical minerals we need for the energy transition, which is why we’re bringing diversity and choices into this vital sector,” said Fernandez.
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