KoBold Metals Africa CEO: $2B Investment in New Zambian Copper Mine

The video discusses Zambia's significance in cobalt and copper mining, highlighting the Mingumba deposit as a major undeveloped copper project. It covers the $2 billion investment needed for mine development and the role of technology in enhancing mining efficiency. The speaker emphasizes the importance of partnerships, with potential collaborators from Africa and the West. The company is exploring critical minerals globally, including lithium in Namibia and North America. Despite geopolitical tensions, the focus remains on the necessity of these minerals for global growth. The use of AI in reducing discovery costs is also highlighted.

What is the significance of the Mingumba deposit in the context of copper production?

What are the potential impacts of geopolitical tensions on mining partnerships?

What role does technology play in the mining industry according to the text?