"Africa has become the focal point in a tug-of-war over REE, battery minerals, and other critical minerals like copper, zinc and lead, creating opportunities for the continent to leverage its underground wealth."
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, MINERALS & METALS, WOOD
"We have a strong track record of doing business in Zambia, Tanzania, Botswana and Namibia. However, localization requirements present challenges for foreign companies looking to undertake projects."
Atlas Copco rebranded its mining products under the new name Epiroc at the end of last year which will become a separate company.
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