US-Namibia critical minerals partnership (with Jennifer Zajac)

US focuses on securing critical minerals with rule-of-law partners like Namibia. Namibia is third largest uranium producer, crucial for AI data centers. US offers technology, beneficiation, local hiring. Capital follows trust.

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US-Namibia critical minerals partnership (with Jennifer Zajac)

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US focus on securing critical minerals like uranium, with $30B+ mobilized, supports higher demand and prices for strategic metals.

Asks about US proposal for Namibia in energy partnerships.

Jennifer Zajac
John Giordano

US focuses on securing critical minerals with rule-of-law, transparent countries like Namibia. Capital follows trust. US mobilized $30B+ through DFC, Exim Bank, USDA to de-risk projects.

Namibia is third largest uranium producer. AI hyperscale data centers need uranium for nuclear power.
Asks if expanding partnership and investment expected in near term.

Jennifer Zajac
John Giordano

US companies are on the ground exploring opportunities, especially uranium. Namibia's story is connectivity: port at Walvis Bay, corridor, best roads in Africa to move minerals to market.

That's how US became superpower - ability to move resources to market.
Asks about Trump administration's Africa strategy given few ambassador appointments.

Jennifer Zajac
John Giordano

Focus recalibrated to opportunities across continent, especially Southern African Energy Corridor. Looking to rule-of-law partners like Namibia for critical minerals and supply chains.

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