Community-driven resource nationalism: opportunity amid the challenges
As increased critical mineral demand causes nations to hunt further afield for deposits, local and indigenous communities are emerging as a powerful facet of mineral ownership.
12 February 2026
12 February 2026
As increased critical mineral demand causes nations to hunt further afield for deposits, local and indigenous communities are emerging as a powerful facet of mineral ownership.
Elementary Minerals, which will spearhead the collaboration, has 127,100ha of mineral claims in the Fort Hope greenstone belt.
The company is planning a 5,200m drilling programme to potentially discover VMS mineralisation.
This development represents a significant step in China's strategy to enhance its critical mineral resources in Africa.
The project’s South and North blocks focus on mineralisation expansion and unexplored zones, respectively.
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