March 11, 2026
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LOBITO CORRIDOR
Independent Intelligence for Africa's Critical Minerals Infrastructure
GENEVA · PARIS · ON-CHAIN
Copper: $9,245/t ▲ +2.1% | Cobalt: $24,800/t ▼ -1.3% | Lithium: $10,200/t ▲ +0.8% | Railway Progress: 67% ▲ +3pp Q4 | DRC Cobalt Ban: Active ▼ Quota System | Corridor FDI: $14.2B ▲ +28% YoY | DRC Copper Output: 2.85Mt ▲ +12% YoY | Zambia Copper: 780kt ▲ +5% | Copper: $9,245/t ▲ +2.1% | Cobalt: $24,800/t ▼ -1.3% | Lithium: $10,200/t ▲ +0.8% | Railway Progress: 67% ▲ +3pp Q4 | DRC Cobalt Ban: Active ▼ Quota System | Corridor FDI: $14.2B ▲ +28% YoY | DRC Copper Output: 2.85Mt ▲ +12% YoY | Zambia Copper: 780kt ▲ +5% |

Data Trackers

Real-time data trackers for the Lobito Corridor: construction progress, freight volumes, commodity prices, resource nationalism, and China vs West infrastructure scorecard.

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Data Trackers

Live intelligence dashboards tracking the Lobito Corridor's construction, freight volumes, commodity prices, policy shifts, and geopolitical competition. Updated continuously.

Active Trackers
5
Data Points Monitored
450+
Countries Covered
8
Update Frequency
Monthly

Infrastructure & Logistics

Infrastructure Tracker

Construction Progress Tracker

Section-by-section progress on the Benguela Railway rehabilitation, DRC segment, Zambia extension, and Port of Lobito expansion. 1,344 km of corridor monitored.

Live · Updated Feb 2026
Logistics Tracker

Freight Volume Tracker

Monthly freight throughput, cargo composition, competitive route comparison, mine-to-port flow analysis, and revenue modelling. From 400K to 4.6M tonnes.

Live · Updated Feb 2026

Markets & Commodities

Market Intelligence

Commodity Price Dashboard

Price tracking for 8 corridor minerals: copper, cobalt, lithium, germanium, manganese, tin, tantalum, and gold. Forecasts, supply gap analysis, and sensitivity modelling.

Live · Updated Feb 2026

Policy & Regulation

Policy Intelligence

Resource Nationalism Tracker

34+ policy changes tracked across DRC, Zambia, Angola, and 5 comparator countries. Export restrictions, tax changes, state equity requirements, and nationalization threats.

Live · Updated Feb 2026

Geopolitics & Strategy

Strategic Intelligence

China vs. the West: Africa Infrastructure Scorecard

Head-to-head comparison of Chinese and Western infrastructure portfolios across Africa. $155B+ vs $10B+. Financing models, quality outcomes, and the mineral dimension.

Live · Updated Feb 2026

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Impact Observatory

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9 social and environmental impact trackers covering displacement, child labour, environmental contamination, community benefits, security forces, labour rights, health, women in mining, and artisanal mining conditions.

9 trackers · Updated Feb 2026

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China vs. the West: Africa Infrastructure Scorecard

Definitive data-driven comparison of Chinese Belt and Road vs Western PGII infrastructure investment in Africa. Head-to-head: Lobito Corridor vs TAZARA, financing models, railway portfolios, mineral competition, and strategic scorecard.

Feb 25, 2026
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Commodity Price Dashboard: Critical Minerals Driving the Corridor

Live commodity price dashboard tracking copper, cobalt, lithium, germanium and critical minerals flowing through the Lobito Corridor. Price forecasts 2026-2030, supply gap analysis, and corridor freight revenue sensitivity for DRC, Zambia and Angola minerals.

Feb 25, 2026
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Freight Volume Tracker: Cargo Flows Along the Lobito Corridor

Track Lobito Corridor freight volumes, Benguela Railway cargo tonnage, copper transport data, and port throughput. Live data intelligence updated monthly.

Feb 25, 2026
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Lobito Corridor Construction Tracker: Real-Time Infrastructure Progress

Track Lobito Corridor construction progress: Benguela Railway rehabilitation status, DRC segment, Zambia extension, Port of Lobito expansion. Updated February 2026.

Feb 25, 2026
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Resource Nationalism Tracker: Policy Shifts Reshaping African Mining

Comprehensive tracker of resource nationalism across DRC, Zambia, and Angola: export controls, mining code revisions, contract renegotiations, tax changes, and policy shifts affecting Lobito Corridor mining investment.

Feb 25, 2026
Key Indicators
Copper $9,245/t
Cobalt $24,800/t
Lithium $10,200/t
Railway Progress 67%
DRC Cobalt Ban Active