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EU Steps Up Race for Critical Minerals with South Africa Roadshow. The European Union has launched its first investment roadshow in South Africa as part of a broader effort to secure access to critical minerals needed for the energy transition and advanced technologies. The initiative aims to attract European private-sector investment into South African mining, processing and related industries. EU officials view South Africa as a strategic partner as Europe seeks to diversify supply chains and reduce dependence on China for minerals such as rare earths. This is the result of a series of agreements and investment commitments between Brussels and Pretoria focused on strengthening cooperation in critical minerals and clean-energy industries. European leaders have increasingly argued that processing and value-added activities should take place in Africa rather than exporting unprocessed resources. South Africa, which possesses significant mineral wealth, sees the initiative as an opportunity to attract investment, create jobs and move further up the industrial value chain. The effort also reflects geopolitical competition among major powers to secure access to minerals essential for batteries, renewable energy systems and defence technologies. Both sides are optimistic about the partnership, but success will depend on whether investment pledges translate into concrete projects through this roadshow.
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