Strategic Ground: Strengthening America's Security Prosperity and Leadership through U.S. Africa Critical Mineral Partnerships
Published
October 17, 2025
Amid surging demand for critical minerals to enable advanced technologies, defense capabilities, and energy systems, the United States faces a defining moment. Our ability to secure robust and resilient supply chains for these resources will not only shape our economic future but also safeguard our national security and global competitiveness.
Trade and investment have long been among the cornerstones of American prosperity. International economic engagement has enabled our businesses to innovate, our workers to thrive, and our communities to grow. Today, these exchanges are more vital than ever. Geology, not elected officials, has distributed mineral resources around the globe, leaving every nation with some dependencies on some imports. To mitigate the risks these dependencies, pose, we must diversify our supply chains and forge robust partnerships with resource-rich nations to meet our shared goals.
With its vast reserves of critical minerals, Africa stands at the heart of this effort. The continent’s potential to drive the global energy transition and AI revolution is immense. By investing in Africa’s critical mineral value chains, the United States can secure a reliable supply of these essential resources while also supporting economic growth and industrialization across the continent.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to lead efforts to strengthen these partnerships, advocating for smart policies, strategic investments, and innovative solutions that align with our values and priorities. Through initiatives like the Africa Critical Minerals Working Group, we are committed to ensuring that business and policy work hand-in-hand to create a stronger, more prosperous future.
This white paper outlines a comprehensive strategy to unlock the opportunities in critical mineral supply chains. It is a call to action for all stakeholders, governments, businesses, and civil society, to come together and seize this moment.
The time to act is now. Together, we can turn this vision into reality and ensure that the United States remains a global leader in innovation, economic growth, and shared progress.
About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Africa Critical Minerals Working Group
The Africa Critical Minerals Working Group is a platform established by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center, serving as a platform to strengthen U.S.-Africa partnerships in the critical minerals sector. By focusing on investment, regulatory alignment, and sustainable development, the Working Group drives the U.S. Chamber’s mission to foster mutually beneficial economic growth with African partners and secure resilient supply chains.
As a cornerstone of the U.S.-Africa Business Center’s advocacy efforts, the Africa Critical Minerals Working Group champions smart policies, strategic investments, and innovative solutions to unlock Africa’s critical mineral potential.
