GLOBAL DIRECTOR, ENERGY AND EXTRACTIVES GLOBAL PRACTICE, THE WORLD BANK
"The global efforts towards diversified and resilient supply chains create opportunities for African countries to capture more economic activity on the continent and create good-paying jobs."
"The assays have delivered very high grade total rare earths oxide (TREO) intersections that are very broad and conclusively prove that Kangankunde is an asset that will rank amongst the world's very best."
"With mining companies currently enjoying high prices, exceptional production performance and robust supply chains, we anticipate that the sector will continue showing resilience and growth, remaining financially sound in 2023."
"Geopolitically, the appetite to develop a refinery and unlock the value of individual rare earths outside of China is very high, driven by Western governments ambitions with alternative, sustainable and traceable rare earth supply in the long-term."
"We have seen significant demand for equipment in the past year. Mining companies require more support as they have been ramping up production, riding on the high commodity prices."
"The entire world is looking closely at the DRC, scanning for opportunities in the green energy space. Though the country is an amazing place with extremely rich resources, work conditions can be hard. We are enthusiastic to be part of emerging opportunities."
"A big change that is shaping the mining value chain in Africa is the proliferation of mining contractors and, specifically, local contractors, which we believe will bring enormous socioeconomic benefits."
The Latam North and Caribbean Mining 2025 report adopts a regional formula to promote cross-border investment. Each country is given room to shine individually, while also being
woven into broader narratives.