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Republic of Congo to revive potash output in early 2027 via Chinese-backed project

The Republic of Congo expects potash production to resume in early 2027 through a Chinese-backed project. According to the Rio Times, the venture will come online ahead of Aliko Dangote's planned $3 billion project.

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An industrial open-pit mining site with machineryPhoto: Tom Fisk / Pexels
Rio Times2 h ago

The Republic of Congo expects to resume potash production in the early months of 2027 through a Chinese-backed project. Potash is a key mineral used in fertiliser production.

According to the Rio Times, the project will come online ahead of a planned $3 billion potash venture by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote. Output in the region could mean a new source in the global fertiliser supply chain.

Africa is drawing rising investment interest in critical minerals. Moves by China and other players into mining projects in the region are being watched closely for their effect on production timelines and pricing.

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Source: Rio Times
This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by Rio Times. The illustration is a stock photo by Tom Fisk from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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