Start Date
18-3-2025 12:45 PM
End Date
18-3-2025 2:00 PM
Level of Education
Doctoral
Keywords
Zimbabwe, Zambia, United States, Minerals, Energy Security, Agricultural Development, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chains, Critical Minerals, Defense Security, Manufacturing
Abstract
This research highlights the strategic importance of Zimbabwe and Zambia in the global supply chain of critical minerals, particularly in light of China's dominance in the sector. The United States, heavily reliant on imports of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements for its manufacturing, defense, and clean energy sectors, has identified the need to diversify and secure its supply sources. Zimbabwe and Zambia, with their rich mineral endowments and strategic geographic positioning, present significant opportunities for U.S. investment in mining and infrastructure development. Furthermore, Zimbabwe itself has the significant potential to contribute to global food production. The research examined agriculture, mining, energy and infrastructure development (road, rail, ports etc) which would be required for the logistics related to agriculture and mining. By strengthening engagement with Zimbabwe and Zambia, the U.S. can enhance its mineral security, promote agricultural and energy businesses, and promote economic growth and sustainable development in the region. This research emphasizes the role of Liberty University affiliated individuals in facilitating U.S. engagement through investment initiatives. It proposes a conference and exploratory missions to showcase the investment opportunities in these countries, focusing on critical minerals, agriculture, energy and related infrastructure. The initiative aims to educate stakeholders, foster partnerships, pave the way for exploratory trade missions and ultimately investment by US companies in both Zambia and Zimbabwe.
U.S.-Africa Critical Mineral Collaboration: Building a Resilient Ecosystem to Benefit the United States of America, Zambia and Zimbabwe
This research highlights the strategic importance of Zimbabwe and Zambia in the global supply chain of critical minerals, particularly in light of China's dominance in the sector. The United States, heavily reliant on imports of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements for its manufacturing, defense, and clean energy sectors, has identified the need to diversify and secure its supply sources. Zimbabwe and Zambia, with their rich mineral endowments and strategic geographic positioning, present significant opportunities for U.S. investment in mining and infrastructure development. Furthermore, Zimbabwe itself has the significant potential to contribute to global food production. The research examined agriculture, mining, energy and infrastructure development (road, rail, ports etc) which would be required for the logistics related to agriculture and mining. By strengthening engagement with Zimbabwe and Zambia, the U.S. can enhance its mineral security, promote agricultural and energy businesses, and promote economic growth and sustainable development in the region. This research emphasizes the role of Liberty University affiliated individuals in facilitating U.S. engagement through investment initiatives. It proposes a conference and exploratory missions to showcase the investment opportunities in these countries, focusing on critical minerals, agriculture, energy and related infrastructure. The initiative aims to educate stakeholders, foster partnerships, pave the way for exploratory trade missions and ultimately investment by US companies in both Zambia and Zimbabwe.
