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African Nations Tighten Control Over Mineral Wealth Amid Global Demand

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  • Resource-rich countries introduce laws to claim a greater share of mining profits
  • Investors face regulatory uncertainty as nations push for resource nationalism

Abuja, Nigeria – As global demand for Africa’s vast mineral resources surges, several resource-rich countries are asserting greater control over their wealth, passing laws and introducing measures that are unsettling foreign investors.

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