Chinese control over African and global mining—past, present and future
Contrary to popular belief, Chinese companies control a smaller portion of global mine production than commonly perceived, around 3% in 2018, with about 7% of the value of total African mine production. While their influence has grown slowly over the past two decades, mostly through ownership stakes, the study suggests continued but potentially slower expansion in the future, influenced by factors like metal demand, Chinese policies, and host country responses.