Africa hosts amongst the best mineral deposits in the world. The continent represents 20% of the world’s land area but contains an estimated 30% of the mineral reserves (by value). This includes 40% of the gold, 60% of the diamonds and fully 90% of the world’s platinum group metals.
According to the International Finance Corp, however, Africa’s 53 countries are amongst the most diffi cult places in the world to establish a business. Nevertheless, mining companies can not pick and choose, they must follow the mineral deposits; and in this regard Africa is the place to be. This investor seminar introduces some of the companies that have established successful businesses there.