African Union's Green Minerals Strategy Gains Momentum, Emphasizing Local Value and Security

Recent activities, including a volume spike in related events, indicate a renewed and expanded push by the African Union and its partners to control and add value to Africa's critical mineral resources. Key actors like Kashim Shettima and Yusuf Hassan Ali, alongside new entities such as the Critical Minerals Supply Security Response Group and Agric Solid Minerals, are actively promoting the 'African Green Minerals Strategy.' This effort is reinforced by President Tinubu's call at UNGA81 to end the exploitation of Africa's mineral resources, signaling a coordinated drive towards greater economic benefit and strategic security for the continent.

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• UNGA81: Tinubu calls for fresh push to end exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources

  Sep 22, 2026 ECON_ENTREPRENEURSHIP Tone: 2.1 Source
  Kashim ShettimaAgric Solid MineralsMaritime Affairs DeputyAfrican Union Green Minerals StrategyThenews Agency Of NigeriareportsCritical Minerals Supply Security Response Group +2 more

• UNGA 81: Africa must stop exporting raw minerals, buying back finished goods at premium - Tinubu – The Sun Nigeria

  Sep 22, 2026 WB_695_POVERTY Tone: 1.8 Source
  Bola TinubuKashim ShettimaUnited States SenateMaritime Affairs DeputyAfrican Union Green Minerals StrategyHonourable Ministers Of Solid Minerals Development +1 more