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The narrative of Britain’s interaction with the African continent is one fraught with exploitation, a legacy that stretches from the age of colonialism to the realities of the present day. British dominion over Africa’s abundant resources is not limited to historical anecdotes but continues to manifest itself in tangible, real-world operations. A damning report lays bare the extent to which Africa’s most significant mineral resources—gold, platinum, diamonds, copper, oil, gas, and coal—have come under British control.

It is an astounding fact that 101 companies, predominantly British and enlisted on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), have active mining operations scattered across …