HEAD OF MINING AND METALS FINANCING, STANDARD BANK GROUP
"We rely on our international relationships to pull capital into Africa. In some of the countries where we operate, we have significant local balance sheets to assist corporates directly."
"Modern reactors are like the pyramids of our days, with lifespans lasting for a century. Nuclear plants do not become redundant just because a more efficient technology comes along."
"Our jurisdictional diversification is certainly a defining characteristic of Thor, but so is the fact that our projects are also diversified by stage of development."
"We are aware that graphite is not rare in itself; the crux (and the real value) is the midstream processing and refining part, and that’s what we are tapping into."
VP, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL ASIA (DV) & VP AFRICA (LG), ORICA
"We are seeing the development of new projects and much more greenfield exploration in Africa, which is also accelerating its adoption of advanced technologies, with customers increasingly seeking digital solutions."
"Namibian uranium can be sold to both Eastern and Western markets, and we intend to keep it that way, the exception being that we will not sell uranium to Russia."
"Sustainability is increasingly important to high-end retailers and jewelers, many of whom now commit to sourcing only from companies working toward net-zero carbon footprints. Lipari meets that standard."
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