"If we stop mining, we stop our way of life."

The Lobito Corridor is more than just a railway; it is a strategic lifeline connecting the Atlantic port of Lobito in Angola to the mineral rich Copperbelt in the DRC and Zambia. In this episode, host Claude Grunitzky sits down with explorer and presenter Dwayne Fields and Sam Williams, Head of Communications at Africell, to discuss the revival of this historic infrastructure. We explore why the U.S. government is mobilizing private capital to secure access to critical minerals like copper and rare earths, which are essential for the global economy. From Dwayne’s personal genetic journey back to his ancestral roots in the Copperbelt to Africell’s mission to digitize the corridor, this episode examines the intersection of high stakes geopolitics and the human stories of the communities on the ground. Can large scale mining truly benefit ordinary Africans? We look at the risks of exploitation and environmental damage versus the potential for jobs, connectivity, and local prosperity.

Plus: why a telecommunications company is making a documentary

🌟 IN THIS EPISODE:

2:19 How to be an explorer

3:33 Why Africa matters for rare earths

3:57 The Lobito Corridor

7:01 How it affects the little person

11:33 How communities benefit

12:33 How a telecommunications company got involved

💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:

"In truth, I benefit from mining."

"We're all touched by what happens right there in Africa."

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