Tag: Semiconductors
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🇯🇵 The Console May Disappear — But the Minerals Behind Computing Are Only Becoming More Important
Ken Kutaragi, the creator of PlayStation, believes AI, cloud computing and network technology could eventually make dedicated gaming consoles unnecessary. But if computing leaves the console and moves into the cloud, the demand for minerals does not disappear—it moves upstream into servers, semiconductors, batteries, power systems and telecommunications infrastructure. For Africa, that could make critical…
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🇬🇳 Guinea: A Small Nation with Massive Mineral Wealth Poised to Shape Global Tech Industry
Though modest in size, Guinea is a giant when it comes to mineral resources. Nestled in West Africa, this nation holds the world’s largest reserves of bauxite—a key ingredient in aluminum production—and is emerging as a potential powerhouse in supplying gallium, a critical mineral for semiconductors. With China recently restricting gallium exports, Guinea’s strategic importance…