The Mining Rush in the 21st Century: Dynamics and Outlooks for 2050

The Mining Rush in the 21st Century: Dynamics and Outlooks for 2050 is a geopolitical analysis that explains how the global energy transition and the digital revolution are creating massive demand for strategic metals such as lithium and cobalt, forcing humanity to extract more resources in 25 years than in its entire history to combat global warming, while highlighting the risks of dependence, environmental challenges and opportunities for Africa.The book covers a broad spectrum, from the urgency of time - with a critical window of action closing in 2032 - to the vulnerabilities of supply chains, dominated by China (85% of rare earths) and the DRC (70% of cobalt).It highlights the paradox of the green transition: to save the planet from global warming, metals must be extracted on a massive scale, posing colossal technical, environmental, social and ethical challenges.The scope extends to technological innovation (AI in prospecting, seabed mining), Africa's pivotal role in sustainable