Liberty University Study Advocates U.S.-Zambia-Zimbabwe Critical Mineral Alliance Amid China’s Dominance

Highlights

• Doctoral research proposes a trilateral strategic partnership between the United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
• A study argues that the U.S. energy and defense security depends on establishing mineral supply chain partnerships in southern Africa.
• Research challenges China’s current dominance in global rare earth, lithium, and cobalt mineral flows.

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A new doctoral-level study by Simbai Chizengeni and Dr. Mary Prentice of Liberty University proposes a tripartite strategic alliance between the United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to build a resilient critical mineral ecosystem.

Presented at Liberty University on March 18, 2025, the research argues that U.S. energy and defense security hinges on forging mineral supply chain partnerships in southern Africa, challenging China’s entrenched control over global rare earth, lithium, and cobalt flows.

Source

Chizengeni, S., & Prentice, M. (2025). U.S.-Africa Critical Mineral Collaboration: Building a Resilient Ecosystem to Benefit the United States of America, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Liberty University Doctoral Presentation. March 18, 2025.