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Japan chasing China with $32 billion African resource push

MINING.com Editor | June 23, 2013 | 5:10 pm Base Metals Precious Metals Africa Asia China Gold Platinum 

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged $32 billion to Africa earlier this month as part of a development initiative between Japan and the resource-rich continent. Concerned about China's dominant presence in Africa, Japan is aiming to establish stronger trade ties...

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