How Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global lithium market

How Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global lithium market

Explore how Africa's lithium industry is poised for growth as global supply deficits approach, with key insights from the upcoming African Mining Week 2026.

Global demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment – Report

Rising demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment, accelerate local beneficiation and strengthen its role in securing the global battery supply chain. A recent forecast by Wood Mackenzie projects that global lithium demand could exceed 13 million tons by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition scenario. This surge is expected to place significant pressure on supply, with deficits emerging as early as 2028. Without…

Africa’s Lithium Pipeline Gains Momentum as Global Supply Deficits Loom

The upcoming African Mining Week 2026 – taking place from October 14-16 in Cape Town – will connect global investors with prospects within the lithium industry amidst an anticipated resource supply deficit by 2028 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 9, 2026/APO Group/ –Rising demand for lithium is positioning Africa to attract foreign investment, accelerate local beneficiation and strengthen its role in securing the global battery supply chain. A re…