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EPISODE · Nov 15, 2025 · 40 MIN

The $34 Billion Race To Mine Lithium In Africa

from Declassified · host Jude Bela

The Future of energy depends on Africa's $34 Billion Lithium Rush. But there's a dark side to that story. This is the tale of how the world is scrambling to mine Africa's lithium right now.

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The Future of energy depends on Africa's $34 Billion Lithium Rush. But there's a dark side to that story. This is the tale of how the world is scrambling to mine Africa's lithium right now.

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The Future of energy depends on Africa's $34 Billion Lithium Rush. But there's a dark side to that story. This is the tale of how the world is scrambling to mine Africa's lithium right now.

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