"In West Africa new gold projects create demand for feasibility studies and environmental work, whereas in the Copperbelt the focus has fallen on expanding existing mines."
"DRC banks are in a relatively good financial position, with total deposits in the banking system at around US$14 billion and total lending at US$4-5 billion."
"The high raw material prices create a two-sided situation whereby some economies are helped by the high prices, while some sectors suffer due to heightened costs."
"Across the region, the old model of flying in expats to do the technical job combined with a few locals doing the rest of the work on the ground has to change and has started to change."
Mexico's chemical industry faces challenges in securing a reliable feedstock supply and maintaining global competitiveness. A shift towards sustainable energy and local production could provide long-term growth opportunities, and some sectors are booming, including Mexico's dynamic chemical distribution market.