Wednesday, 23 April 2008
1. China steps up African investment
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7362435.stm
China has continued its pursuit of mineral resources in Africa by agreeing to bankroll a copper and cobalt project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7362435.stm
2. Niger set to become oil producer http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7434092.stm
China will invest $5bn (£2.5bn) over the next three years to develop oil production in Niger. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7434092.stm