Sustainability in mining is critical Sustainability in the mining of REEs and critical minerals is paramount By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and...

EU eyes Africa’s strategic critical minerals The European Union is upping the ante in the race for critical materials and REEs. By Leon Louw founder...

Why on-the-ground matters in southern Africa Driving through a country forces you to confront its reality. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and...

Decoupling Africa and Europe’s REE links We’re following the European and African Rare Earth Element links from Rome, Italy. By Leon Louw founder...

Decoupling Africa and Europe’s REE links We’re following the European and African Rare Earth Element links from Rome, Italy. By Leon Louw founder...

Discussions at Raw Materials Week critical for Africa and Europe Conversations at the Raw Materials Week in Belgium is vital for Africa. By Leon Louw...

Discussions at Raw Materials Week critical for Africa and Europe Conversations at the Raw Materials Week in Belgium is vital for Africa. By Leon Louw...

Neodymium is a rare-earth element essential for producing the strongest permanent magnets, which are widespread in defense technologies, hard drives,...

The state of Southern Africa The 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip revealed a region that is rapidly changing, but where old constraints persist. By Leon Louw...

The state of Southern Africa The 2025 WhyAfrica Road Trip revealed a region that is rapidly changing, but where old constraints persist. By Leon Louw...