Analysis & Overview

Infrastructure

Infrastructure and mining: Two interconnected sectors

Transport and energy infrastructure play a critical role in the development of mining in Africa, facilitating the access, extraction, processing and distribution of mineral resources. In turn, the revenues generated from the exploitation of mineral resources allow African states to finance the development of national infrastructure, which in turn promotes economic...

Cobalt Battery

Analysis of the mining sector in Africa

Overview of Africa's Mineral Resources Africa is home to a significant share of the world's raw mineral reserves. The continent has more than 50% of the world's reserves and production of cobalt and manganese, and more than 20% of aluminum and copper. These minerals are distributed in different regions: Cobalt: It is mainly...