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The Lobito Corridor: A New Railway for African Copper

The Rio Times · 2h ago · 🇧🇷 Brazil

The Lobito Corridor: A New Railway for African Copper

Africa · Infrastructure Key Facts Loan approved The African Development Bank (AfDB) Board approved a US$255 million loan on 6 August 2026. Grant added A US$10 million grant from the Rome Process/Mattei Plan Financing Facility accompanies the loan. First tranche The package is the first tranche of a program that could reach about US$500 million. […] The post The Lobito Corridor: A New Railway for African Copper appeared first on The Rio Times .

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