The Lithium Rush in Africa
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Three emerging lithium mines in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risks fuelling corruption, and causing a range of other environmental, social and governance problems
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China jumps ahead in the rush to secure Lithium from Africa - The
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China Looks to Africa in Race for Lithium
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Lithium mining in Africa: The dark side of green energy
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Lithium mining in Africa reveals dark side of green energy – DW
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Zimbabwe looks to lithium to power electric car revolution and its
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No more plundering: Can Africa take control in green mineral rush
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The Lithium Rush in Africa
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Africa's lithium mining boom risks fueling corruption and failing