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Metal Refining

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Africa boasts vast mineral resources, but refining often occurs elsewhere. Invest in creating a domestic refining industry to generate jobs, capture a larger share of the value chain, and ensure responsible mining practices.

Metal Refining by-product markets

Base Metals (Construction Materials, Wiring)

Metal Alloys (Specialty Steels, Superalloys)

Metal Oxides (Pigments, Ceramics)

Metal Powders (3D Printing, Powder Metallurgy)

Precious Metals (Jewelry, Electronic Components)

Recycled Metals

METAL REFINING BUSINESS ADVANTAGES IN AFRICA

30% of the world's mineral reserves in Africa including vast quantities of gold, copper, cobalt, and lithium. Investing in domestic refining positions Africa to become a key player in this rapidly growing market.
The estimated value of Africa's exported unrefined minerals is around USD 50 billion annually. Studies suggest Africa could gain an additional USD 10 billion annually by processing just a portion of its minerals domestically. Investing in domestic metal refining will allow you to capture a significantly larger share of the value chain.
Demand for critical minerals like cobalt (67% of global reserves in Africa) and lithium surging globally. The global lithium market is expected to reach a value of USD 21.0 billion by 2028.
Invest in training programs to create a skilled workforce. This not only ensures a steady pipeline of talent but also empowers local communities through job creation and knowledge transfer.

Metal Refining
Investment Zones

Plateformes Industrielles du Congo (PIC) is a public private partnership between ARISE IIP and the Republic of Congo. The objective of this partnership is to develop 3 SEZ in Pointe-Noire, Oyo and Ouesso. The government intends to diversify its economy, which until now has relied solely on revenues generated by the oil sector.

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