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The Lobito Atlantic Railway: Africa’s Strategic Mining Backbone
Thursday, February 26, 2026
He explores how this Atlantic-facing corridor transforms supply chain resilience, route optionality, and competitiveness for Copperbelt producers in a world of geopolitical pressures and market volatility.
Nicolas also shares what day-to-day partnership looks like on a live corridor, the critical relationships that make it work—from rail-port integration to mining offtake and regional interoperability—and how rail infrastructure can support emissions reduction, local job creation, and improved social outcomes.
He highlights the practical commitments mining companies can make to accelerate corridor performance, proving that logistics innovation can drive both efficiency and impact across the region.
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