Tinubu urges African countries to end raw mineral exports, deepen value addition (opens original article in a new tab)

President Bola Tinubu called on African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and focus on local processing to increase economic benefits, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation and industrial development.

• President Bola Tinubu urged African countries to stop exporting raw minerals and focus on local processing and industrial development.
• Tinubu emphasized the need for African nations to increase their bargaining power in global minerals markets and derive greater economic benefits.
• AMSG members are implementing policies to encourage local value addition, with some countries banning raw mineral exports.