Lobito Corridor<\/a> connects the mineral-rich regions of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Angola\u2019s Atlantic port of Lobito. Global commitments to the Lobito Corridor infrastructure project now exceed $6 billion.
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\n The Lobito Corridor connects the mineral-rich regions of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Angola\u2019s Atlantic port of Lobito, and has attracted global commitments of over $6 billion.
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\n The route has become increasingly important as Western governments and companies seek alternative supply chains for copper, cobalt, and other critical minerals used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and battery manufacturing.
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\n According to Zambia\u2019s Ministry of Finance, the revised programme will support both the country\u2019s agricultural and critical minerals sectors by improving road networks in the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces, regions central to Zambia\u2019s mining industry.
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\n The move comes as Zambia pushes to strengthen its position as Africa\u2019s second-largest copper producer while attracting investment into transport and logistics infrastructure. The country is also seeking to connect its Copperbelt mining region directly to the Lobito Corridor, a project being led by the African Finance Corporation. The AFC has previously indicated that it is targeting financial close for the railway expansion project in the fourth quarter of 2027.
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\n For Zambia, the realignment reflects a broader strategy of using infrastructure investment to unlock both agricultural growth and mineral exports. Improved roads are expected to benefit farmers by easing access to markets while simultaneously supporting the transportation of copper and other critical minerals to international buyers.
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\n As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, Zambia is increasingly positioning itself at the centre of Africa\u2019s emerging trade and logistics network.
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