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Metals & Mining
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Africa's rich mineral resources hold immense potential, but responsible mining is crucial. Invest in responsibly unlocking Africa's wealth! Be part of the solution for ethical mining practices that benefit both communities and the environment.

$21.7 Mn

Market Size

3.57%

CAGR

$26.78 Mn

Forecast

Untapped Potential: Invest in Africa's Metals & Mining Industry

Africa's estimated USD 2.5 trillion in untapped mineral resources, including battery metals crucial for electric vehicles, positions it as a gamechanger in the global supply chain. Soaring global demand for green technologies is expected to see a 500% increase in mineral needs by 2050 (IEA), making Africa's reserves highly strategic.

This isn't just about future potential. Africa's infrastructure boom, with spending reaching an expected USD 100 billion annually by 2025 (AfDB), is driving demand for construction materials like iron ore (Africa holds 57% of global reserves). Despite this potential, underdeveloped infrastructure and a need for technological advancements create significant investment opportunities. From the estimated USD 100 billion required in mine development by 2030 (McKinsey) to logistics improvements and sustainable mining practices, Africa's metals and mining sector is ripe for investment.

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Copper Cathodes

Market Size

$5 Bn

CAGR

Forecast

$9 Bn

As the global demand for copper continues to rise, Africa's copper cathodes business presents a remarkable investment opportunity. With vast untapped mineral resources and a burgeoning mining sector, Africa is well-positioned to become a key player in the global copper market.

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Copper Wires and Cables

Market Size

$4 Bn

CAGR

Forecast

$7 Bn

With the world increasingly turning towards electrification, renewable energy, and advanced technologies, the demand for copper wires and cables is surging. Africa, with its abundant copper resources and growing industrial base, presents a significant opportunity for investors in this sector.

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Manufactured Steel Roofing

Africa’s rapid urbanization and infrastructural development have significantly increased the demand for durable and cost-effective roofing solutions. Manufactured steel roofing offers a resilient, sustainable and economically viable option to meet this growing need. Investing in steel roofing manufacturing presents a strategic opportunity to cater to both residential and non-residential sectors across the continent.

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Metal Refining

Market Size

$200+ Bn

CAGR

1-4%

Forecast

$250+ Bn

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.

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Natron Processing

Market Size

$12.88 Billion

Type

Carbonated Minerals

Forecast

$19.80 Billion

Natron, also known as atroun, is a sodium carbonate complex rich in minerals, widely used across Africa as a salt substitute. Natron has been utilized for centuries in various applications such as food preservation, soap making, and traditional medicine.

Metals & Mining
Investment Zones in Africa

Industrial Platform Remo Free Zone (IPRFZ) is a Public-Private Partnership of ARISE IIP and the Ogun State Government in Nigeria. Focus is on maximizing the local resource production, efficiency & cost.

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.

Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ) SA, is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between ARISE IIP and the Republic of Gabon, spread over 1126 ha at Nkok (27 Km from the capital city of Libreville). GSEZ has tremendous timbre processing business opportunities.

PIA is a vertically integrated industrial zone, focused at creating thriving value chains for storage, processing, manufacturing, and export. Strategically located on the backbone of Lome - Burkina industrial corridor, PIA offers the best entry to the ECOWAS and landlocked region of West Africa.

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