Power up: How EU-Africa cooperation can drive Europe’s battery recycling future

Power up: How EU-Africa cooperation can drive Europe’s battery recycling future

Cover image: picture alliance / NTB | Fredrik Varfjell Recycling is no longer just an environmental obligation. It has become a geoeconomic imperative directly linked to Europe’s energy security and industrial competitiveness. The European Commission’s Critical Raw Materials Act reflects this change—it has set an ambitious target to source at least 25% of the EU’s annual consumption of strategic raw materials from recycling by 2030. Europe, howe…

China’s Battery Strategy in Africa: Morocco Leads, BYD Eyes SA

Key Takeaways Morocco secured development finance, Chinese investments and factory deals, establishing a bankable, integrated battery manufacturing ecosystem. ADB $114 million loan to Gotion High-Tech signals development financiers now back large-scale battery projects in Africa. BYD eyes local battery manufacturing in South Africa; policy incentives and mineral processing will determine investor interest across Africa. China’s electric vehicle …